Cambridge
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Overview
Annual Rev
£28.8k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£149
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£53
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cambridge 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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4+
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 | — | +£41,594 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £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 (7.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£138)
3 bedrooms (£125)
2 bedrooms (£85)
1 bedroom (£46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cambridge market averaged 977 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 13% from a year earlier.
An average Cambridge listing earns £28K/year. High-performing listings earn £51K, while low-performing listings earn £10K.
Average occupancy in Cambridge is 44%, producing RevPAR of £52 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cambridge, at £54K.
Rules vary across Cambridge. Cambridge: Moderate. Planning permission required for change of use if primary residence. Article 4 directives in some areas restrict permitted development. Enforcement complaint-driven, many operate without permission. Ely: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely with standard business requirements. Newmarket: Lenient. Standard planning permission if material change of use. No dedicated STR rules or registration. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cambridge Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, 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 (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+29%), TV (+20%), Air Conditioning (+13%).
Average daily rate in Cambridge is £161, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cambridge book an average of 32 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.