Manchester
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Annual revenue (actual)
£22.9k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£130
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£48
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Manchester 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 | — | +£23,596 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Studio (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£128)
3 bedrooms (£86)
2 bedrooms (£72)
Studio (£53)
1 bedroom (£52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Manchester market averaged 4,106 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 36% over two years.
An average Manchester listing earns £20K/year. High-performing listings earn £41K, while low-performing listings earn £6K.
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 £37K.
Rules vary across Manchester. Manchester: Lenient. No specific STR licensing or registration required. Planning permission needed for entire properties if main residence changes to STR. Minimal enforcement; many operate without permission. Salford: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or licensing. Planning rules apply for change of use. Light enforcement; hosts operate freely. Stockport: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing or registration. Standard planning permission for material change of use. Minimal enforcement; widespread operation without restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Manchester Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, 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%), Heating (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+35%), Heating (+18%), Pets Allowed (+17%).
Average daily rate in Manchester is £140, 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 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 28 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 37% higher than weekday occupancy.
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