Chester
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Overview
Annual Rev
£28.7k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£148
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£54
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +£16,541 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4•• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£94)
3 bedrooms (£76)
2 bedrooms (£62)
1 bedroom (£45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chester market averaged 1,188 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Chester listing earns £27K/year. High-performing listings earn £51K, while low-performing listings earn £9K.
Average occupancy in Chester is 43%, producing RevPAR of £53 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Chester, at £53K.
Rules vary across Chester. Chester: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire properties, registration with council. Some enforcement with compliance checks and fines for violations. Liverpool: Moderate. Selective licensing in certain wards, planning permission for whole-property lets. Enforcement varies by area, some unlicensed operations persist. Manchester: Lenient. Planning permission technically required for short-term lets, but minimal enforcement. Many hosts operate without approval, limited council resources for checks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chester Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, 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 (96%), Heating (94%), Kitchen (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+47%), Bbq (+16%), Pets Allowed (+15%).
Average daily rate in Chester is £162, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Chester book an average of 34 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.