Edinburgh
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Overview
Annual Rev
£56.8k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
60%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£237
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
47 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£115
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Edinburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | — | +£12,269 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+•%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £6•••• |
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 (3.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£137)
3 bedrooms (£107)
2 bedrooms (£87)
1 bedroom (£68)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (78%)
Independent hosts (22%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Edinburgh market averaged 3,551 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and down 24% over two years.
An average Edinburgh listing earns £57K/year. High-performing listings earn £109K, while low-performing listings earn £24K.
Average occupancy in Edinburgh is 54%, producing RevPAR of £118 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Edinburgh, at £89K.
Rules vary across Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Strict. Mandatory HMO or short-term let license since 2022, planning permission required, control areas limit density. Active enforcement with fines and removal from platforms. Glasgow: Strict. Licensing required since 2022, planning permission needed, control areas restrict locations. Actively enforced with compliance checks and penalties. Stirling: Strict. Short-term let license mandatory since 2022, planning consent required, overprovision policy limits new licenses. Enforcement active with application rejections. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Edinburgh Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (97%), Kitchen (96%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+22%), Internet (+21%), TV (+18%).
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 47 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 45 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 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.