Manchester
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Overview
Annual Rev
£23.6k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£128
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£47
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Manchester 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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1
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£19,028 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£127)
3 bedrooms (£89)
2 bedrooms (£73)
1 bedroom (£54)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Manchester market averaged 4,056 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 34% over two years.
An average Manchester listing earns £21K/year. High-performing listings earn £42K, while low-performing listings earn £7K.
Average occupancy in Manchester is 38%, producing RevPAR of £43 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Manchester, at £38K.
Rules vary across Manchester. Manchester: Lenient. No specific STR licensing required, planning permission needed for entire properties let frequently. Light enforcement, many operate without permission. Salford: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations, standard planning rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts largely self-regulate. Stockport: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing, planning permission required for commercial use. Light enforcement, compliance varies widely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Manchester Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 2% 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 Kitchen (98%), TV (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+28%), Air Conditioning (+17%), Pets Allowed (+16%).
Average daily rate in Manchester is £139, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Manchester book an average of 26 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 27 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 36% higher than weekday occupancy.