Margate
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Overview
Annual Rev
£27.2k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£170
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£53
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Margate 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 | — | +£43,789 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£3•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 £7•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£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
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£176)
3 bedrooms (£102)
2 bedrooms (£75)
1 bedroom (£48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Margate market averaged 1,574 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 9% over two years.
An average Margate listing earns £25K/year. High-performing listings earn £48K, while low-performing listings earn £10K.
Average occupancy in Margate is 32%, producing RevPAR of £51 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Margate, at £47K.
Rules vary across Margate. Margate: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond planning permission for material change of use. Light enforcement, many operate without issues. Ramsgate: Lenient. Same as Margate - planning permission needed only if deemed change of use. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Broadstairs: Lenient. Falls under Thanet District - planning rules apply for full conversions. Light enforcement in practice. Canterbury: Moderate. Planning permission required for over 90-day lets. Some enforcement on complaints, but many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Margate Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), Internet (94%), Kitchen (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Ev Charger (+68%), Bbq (+65%), Hot Tub (+56%).
Average daily rate in Margate is £188, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Margate book an average of 36 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% higher than weekday occupancy.