Edinburgh
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Annual revenue (actual)
£56.9k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
60%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£240
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
50 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£127
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Edinburgh market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +£13,819 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (3.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.6 nights)
Studio (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£138)
3 bedrooms (£106)
2 bedrooms (£87)
1 bedroom (£69)
Studio (£64)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Edinburgh market averaged 3,649 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and down 22% over two years.
An average Edinburgh listing earns £56K/year. High-performing listings earn £106K, while low-performing listings earn £23K.
Average occupancy in Edinburgh is 55%, producing RevPAR of £122 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Edinburgh, at £88K.
Rules vary across Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Strict. Mandatory licensing since 2022, planning permission required for entire properties, fire safety standards. Active council enforcement with significant fines and prosecution. Glasgow: Strict. Licensing required since 2022, planning permission needed for short-term lets, strict safety standards. Active enforcement by council with penalties. Stirling: Strict. Licensing mandatory since 2022, planning consent required, safety compliance necessary. Council actively enforces with inspections and fines for non-compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Edinburgh Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, 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 Internet (99%), Heating (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+31%), Washing Machine (+21%), TV (+19%).
Average daily rate in Edinburgh is £258, down 0% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Edinburgh book an average of 48 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 46 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 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 21% higher than weekday occupancy.
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