Swansea
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.6k
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 £1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£42
12 mo avg
↓37%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Swansea market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 133 (16%) | +£25,700 (+82%) | £57,196 | £31,496 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£133)
3 bedrooms (£105)
2 bedrooms (£69)
1 bedroom (£58)
Studio (£46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
As of May 2026, Swansea, Mumbles, Gower have 1,146 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 16% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Swansea generates £21K per year. High-performing properties earn £46K/year, while low-performing properties earn £10K/year. The significant revenue spread suggests that market earnings are highly polarized, with top-tier listings capturing a disproportionate share of the limited demand pool.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Swansea. Average annual revenue is £21K with 39% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £46K/year. This occupancy rate, paired with the wide performance gap, indicates that market saturation is unevenly distributed across different property segments.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Swansea is 39%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £143, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £37 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Swansea, with annual revenue of £30K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Swansea market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Swansea area. Swansea: Lenient. No specific short-term rental licensing or registration required. Planning permission needed for material change of use, but enforcement is minimal. Many hosts operate without issues. Mumbles: Lenient. Part of Swansea jurisdiction, same regulations apply. No STR-specific permits. Planning rules exist but rarely enforced. High concentration of holiday lets operates freely. Gower: Lenient. Under Swansea Council authority. No registration system. Some planning restrictions in AONBs but light enforcement. Hosts commonly operate without intervention. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Swansea Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 27%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue suggests that market contraction is currently outpacing the removal of underperforming listings.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -47% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Swansea listings include: Tv (95%), Kitchen (87%), Heating (79%), Washing Machine (75%), Pets Allowed (49%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Gym, Tv, with Bbq properties earning approximately 60% more (£54K/year vs £34K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Swansea over the last 12 months: May: £1K, June: £1K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £718, December: £915, January: £591, February: £721, March: £947, April: £1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Swansea is £143, up 7% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £99/night, 2-bedroom properties average £136/night, 3-bedroom properties average £160/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £245/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Swansea book an average of 34 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 31 days, 2-bedroom: 35 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 35 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Swansea Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 16%, revenue per listing decreased 27%, occupancy fell 13%, average nightly rates increased 7%, and lead time decreased 22%. These indicators reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and reduced utilization despite nominal price increases.
In Swansea, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 20% higher occupancy than weekdays.