Magherafelt
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Overview
Annual Rev
£19k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£138
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£36
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Magherafelt 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 | — | +£13,962 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£8•• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
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
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£100)
3 bedrooms (£42)
2 bedrooms (£34)
1 bedroom (£32)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Magherafelt market averaged 514 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 24% over two years.
An average Magherafelt listing earns £17K/year. High-performing listings earn £32K, while low-performing listings earn £7K.
Average occupancy in Magherafelt is 32%, producing RevPAR of £34 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Magherafelt, at £29K.
Rules vary across Magherafelt. Belfast: Moderate. Registration required with Tourism NI, planning permission needed for permanent STRs. Growing enforcement with councils monitoring compliance and issuing fines. Derry: Moderate. Similar Tourism NI registration, planning permission for change of use. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent, many hosts operate informally without full compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Magherafelt Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, 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 TV (96%), Kitchen (94%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+35%), Bbq (+34%), Internet (+25%).
Average daily rate in Magherafelt is £141, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Magherafelt book an average of 36 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 33% higher than weekday occupancy.