Galashiels
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Annual revenue (actual)
£26.5k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£143
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£54
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Galashiels 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£30,613 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
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 (4.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£124)
3 bedrooms (£75)
2 bedrooms (£54)
1 bedroom (£36)
Studio (£26)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Galashiels market averaged 881 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 6% over two years.
An average Galashiels listing earns £22K/year. High-performing listings earn £44K, while low-performing listings earn £10K.
Average occupancy in Galashiels is 37%, producing RevPAR of £46 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Galashiels, at £38K.
Rules vary across Galashiels. Edinburgh: Strict. Mandatory HMO license for 3+ guests, planning permission required in most areas since 2022, short-term let control areas restrict density. Active enforcement with council inspections and fines. Galashiels: Moderate. Scottish Borders requires short-term let license under national scheme. Standard safety/insurance requirements. Lighter enforcement than cities. Berwick-upon-Tweed: Lenient. England rules apply - no specific STR licensing, planning permission rarely needed. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Galashiels Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, 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 Heating (97%), Internet (95%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+96%), Heating (+28%), Pets Allowed (+16%).
Average daily rate in Galashiels is £150, up 2% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Galashiels book an average of 40 days in advance. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.
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