Portsmouth
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Overview
Annual Rev
£27.9k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£151
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£52
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Portsmouth 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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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 | — | +£24,517 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£8• (+•%) | 🔒 £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 (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£197)
3 bedrooms (£111)
2 bedrooms (£70)
1 bedroom (£44)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Portsmouth market averaged 1,205 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 14% over two years.
An average Portsmouth listing earns £28K/year. High-performing listings earn £56K, while low-performing listings earn £10K.
Average occupancy in Portsmouth is 38%, producing RevPAR of £55 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Portsmouth, at £54K.
Rules vary across Portsmouth. Portsmouth: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire properties, subject to Article 4 Direction in some areas. Council enforces through planning complaints. Mixed compliance. Southsea: Moderate. Part of Portsmouth, same Article 4 Direction applies limiting HMO conversions. Enforcement reactive to complaints. Many operate informally. Ryde: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning rules. Isle of Wight Council has minimal enforcement. High operator activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Portsmouth Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, 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 Heating (96%), Kitchen (95%), Internet (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+87%), Washing Machine (+70%), Pets Allowed (+43%).
Average daily rate in Portsmouth is £176, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Portsmouth book an average of 31 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 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 25% higher than weekday occupancy.