Bristol
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Overview
Annual Rev
£32.6k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£153
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£62
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bristol market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +£42,324 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£160)
3 bedrooms (£98)
2 bedrooms (£74)
1 bedroom (£47)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bristol market averaged 3,344 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier.
An average Bristol listing earns £32K/year. High-performing listings earn £57K, while low-performing listings earn £12K.
Average occupancy in Bristol is 46%, producing RevPAR of £61 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bristol, at £66K.
Rules vary across Bristol. Bristol: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire properties over 90 days, registration coming 2024. Growing enforcement through complaints. Bath: Strict. Article 4 direction requires planning permission for STR conversion. Active enforcement, many refusals. Council scrutinizes applications. Cardiff: Lenient. No specific STR regulations currently. Voluntary licensing scheme proposed but not implemented. Minimal enforcement beyond standard planning laws. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bristol Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), Kitchen (95%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+36%), Bbq (+26%), TV (+25%).
Average daily rate in Bristol is £171, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in January.
Guests in Bristol book an average of 34 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 26% higher than weekday occupancy.