Carlisle
Unlock the data for all Markets
Overview
Annual Rev
£30.5k
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£141
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£57
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Carlisle 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£24,233 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£124)
3 bedrooms (£90)
2 bedrooms (£52)
1 bedroom (£37)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Carlisle market averaged 836 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average Carlisle listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £59K, while low-performing listings earn £13K.
Average occupancy in Carlisle is 37%, producing RevPAR of £45 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Carlisle, at £48K.
Rules vary across Carlisle. Carlisle: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning permission for material change of use. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Keswick: Moderate. Planning permission required for whole-property STRs (Article 4 Direction in place). Some enforcement of planning rules, but many operate without permission. Penrith: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond business rates and planning permission if material change. Light enforcement, hosts generally operate without issues. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Carlisle Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (95%), Heating (94%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+45%), TV (+28%), Heating (+26%).
Average daily rate in Carlisle is £150, down 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Carlisle book an average of 36 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 2-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.