Dumfries, GB
Part of the Dumfries market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
£29.5k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
47%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£146
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
43 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£57
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dumfries 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 | — | +£11,358 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £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 (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£116)
3 bedrooms (£72)
2 bedrooms (£48)
1 bedroom (£41)
Studio (£13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (77%)
Independent hosts (23%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dumfries market averaged 848 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and down 5% over two years.
An average Dumfries listing earns £19K/year. High-performing listings earn £45K, while low-performing listings earn £11K.
Average occupancy in Dumfries is 33%, producing RevPAR of £40 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dumfries, at £30K.
Rules vary across Dumfries. Dumfries: Lenient. No specific STR licensing required, planning permission needed for material change of use. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Carlisle: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations, planning rules apply for material use changes. Minimal enforcement activity. Gretna Green: Lenient. Part of Dumfries & Galloway council area, no STR-specific licensing. Planning permission for conversions only. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dumfries Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are TV (93%), Heating (93%), Parking (86%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+52%), Hot Tub (+37%), Ev Charger (+25%).
Average daily rate in Dumfries is £143, down 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Dumfries book an average of 41 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 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 11% higher than weekday occupancy.