Derry
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.6k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£162
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£42
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Derry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£11,921 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£104)
3 bedrooms (£59)
2 bedrooms (£44)
1 bedroom (£31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Derry market averaged 1,790 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Derry listing earns £21K/year. High-performing listings earn £41K, while low-performing listings earn £10K.
Average occupancy in Derry is 33%, producing RevPAR of £40 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Derry, at £34K.
Rules vary across Derry. Derry: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing required. Planning permission needed only if changing property use materially. Minimal enforcement. Belfast: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations or registration. Must comply with general tourism standards if commercial. Light enforcement, many unlicensed operators. Donegal: Lenient. No county-wide STR rules or permits required. Planning permission rarely enforced for occasional rentals. Minimal oversight, widespread unregulated hosting. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Derry Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, 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 Kitchen (97%), TV (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+30%), TV (+29%), Parking (+27%).
Average daily rate in Derry is £173, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Derry book an average of 39 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 40% higher than weekday occupancy.