Chichester
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Overview
Annual Rev
£34k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 £1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£64
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chichester market data as of May 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 | 42 (6%) | +£36,491 (+89%) | £77,706 | £41,216 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£218)
3 bedrooms (£93)
2 bedrooms (£67)
1 bedroom (£39)
Studio (£35)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
As of May 2026, Chichester, Portsmouth, Brighton have 924 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Chichester generates £27K per year. High-performing properties earn £70K/year, while low-performing properties earn £11K/year. The stark disparity between top and bottom earners suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to specific asset positioning rather than broad market trends.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Chichester. Average annual revenue is £27K with 36% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £70K/year. With supply contracting by 14% annually, the market is undergoing a consolidation phase where lower-performing inventory is likely exiting the space.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Chichester is 36%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £205, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £50 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Chichester, with annual revenue of £63K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Chichester market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Chichester area. Chichester: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire home rentals over 90 days/year. Change of use rules apply. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Portsmouth: Moderate. Planning permission needed if primary residence changes to short-term rental. 90-day rule for non-primary homes. Enforcement complaint-based. Brighton: Moderate. Planning permission required beyond 90 days for non-primary residences. Article 4 direction in some areas. Growing enforcement activity, complaint-driven. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Chichester Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 7%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. This contraction suggests that the market is adjusting to lower demand levels to prevent further erosion of revenue performance.
Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -17% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Chichester listings include: Kitchen (94%), Tv (92%), Heating (72%), Washing Machine (66%), Balcony (54%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Hot Tub, Bbq, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 92% more (£51K/year vs £27K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Chichester over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £2K, October: £1K, November: £1K, December: £1K, January: £959, February: £1K, March: £1K, April: £2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Chichester is £205, up 12% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £125/night, 2-bedroom properties average £169/night, 3-bedroom properties average £203/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £461/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Chichester book an average of 34 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 31 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 34 days, 4+ bedroom: 42 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Chichester Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing decreased 7%, occupancy fell 2%, average nightly rates increased 12%, and lead time decreased 22%. These shifting metrics point to a market transitioning toward shorter booking windows and higher price sensitivity.
In Chichester, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 31% higher occupancy than weekdays.