Kendal
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Overview
Annual Rev
£45.3k
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£194
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£86
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kendal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£28,391 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+•%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+•%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
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 (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£231)
3 bedrooms (£110)
2 bedrooms (£83)
1 bedroom (£53)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (86%)
Independent hosts (14%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kendal market averaged 3,163 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Kendal listing earns £34K/year. High-performing listings earn £75K, while low-performing listings earn £15K.
Average occupancy in Kendal is 38%, producing RevPAR of £70 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kendal, at £58K.
Rules vary across Kendal. Kendal: Moderate. Part of South Lakeland District requiring planning permission for entire properties, business rates apply. Enforcement occurs but many operate without permission. Windermere: Moderate. Same South Lakeland rules - planning permission needed, Article 4 Direction limits conversions. Moderate enforcement, compliance varies. Ambleside: Moderate. South Lakeland District regulations apply - planning permission required, business rates. Some enforcement but unauthorized rentals common given tourism demand. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kendal Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%, 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 Heating (95%), Internet (95%), TV (83%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+48%), Heating (+34%), Internet (+34%).
Average daily rate in Kendal is £203, down 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kendal book an average of 46 days in advance. Booking windows range from 40 days for 1-bedroom listings to 60 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 27% higher than weekday occupancy.