Galashiels, GB
Part of the Galashiels market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
£26.2k
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£142
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£52
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Galashiels 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +£35,770 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9•• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7•• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Studio (2.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£124)
3 bedrooms (£75)
2 bedrooms (£54)
1 bedroom (£36)
Studio (£26)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Galashiels market averaged 869 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 5% over two years.
An average Galashiels listing earns £22K/year. High-performing listings earn £44K, while low-performing listings earn £11K.
Average occupancy in Galashiels is 37%, producing RevPAR of £44 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Galashiels, at £38K.
Rules vary across Galashiels. Edinburgh: Strict. Mandatory licensing since 2022, planning permission required for whole properties, fire safety standards. Active enforcement with fines and removal orders. Galashiels: Moderate. Scottish licensing applies, but Scottish Borders Council has lighter enforcement than cities. Standard safety requirements. Berwick-upon-Tweed: Lenient. England rules apply - no licensing scheme, minimal regulations beyond safety/tax. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Galashiels Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, 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 (96%), Internet (94%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+74%), Heating (+43%), Pets Allowed (+11%).
Average daily rate in Galashiels is £148, down 0% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Galashiels book an average of 39 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 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 13% higher than weekday occupancy.