Chichester
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Overview
Annual Rev
£35.1k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£199
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£68
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chichester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£43,599 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7•• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£210)
3 bedrooms (£94)
2 bedrooms (£68)
1 bedroom (£40)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chichester market averaged 928 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Chichester listing earns £31K/year. High-performing listings earn £79K, while low-performing listings earn £13K.
Average occupancy in Chichester is 36%, producing RevPAR of £62 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Chichester, at £75K.
Rules vary across Chichester. Chichester: Moderate. Planning permission required for short-term lets over 90 days/year. Enforcement increasing but many hosts operate without permission. Council investigating complaints. Portsmouth: Moderate. Planning permission needed if main residence changes to STR. Some enforcement through complaints but many unlicensed properties active on platforms. Brighton: Moderate. Planning permission required for whole-property STRs over 90 days. Council enforcement limited by resources. High number of non-compliant listings remain active. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chichester Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are TV (96%), Heating (95%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+115%), Bbq (+82%), Heating (+47%).
Average daily rate in Chichester is £221, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Chichester book an average of 35 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 34% higher than weekday occupancy.