Roscommon

As of June 2026, Roscommon, Athlone, Longford have 579 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Roscommon generates €18K per year. High-performing properties earn €35K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. The nearly 6x revenue disparity between top and bottom tiers highlights a market where asset positioning dictates financial returns more than broad market conditions.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Roscommon. Average annual revenue is €18K with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €35K/year. A 32% occupancy rate suggests that supply contraction has not yet tightened availability enough to drive universal utilization across the existing inventory.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Roscommon is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €165, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €33 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Roscommon, with annual revenue of €31K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Roscommon market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Roscommon area. Roscommon: Lenient. Planning permission required for material change of use. Minimal enforcement, hosts commonly operate without permission. Athlone: Lenient. Planning permission needed if STR constitutes material change. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Longford: Lenient. Planning permission required for change of use. Minimal enforcement, informal operations common. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Roscommon Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 8%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The parallel decline in supply and revenue suggests that demand contraction is currently offsetting the reduction in market competition.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -53% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Roscommon listings include: Kitchen (94%), Tv (89%), Heating (86%), Washing Machine (66%), Private Yard (63%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, Parking, Heating, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 40% more (€43K/year vs €31K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Roscommon over the last 12 months: May: €987, June: €1K, July: €1K, August: €1K, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €881, December: €1K, January: €691, February: €767, March: €1K, 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 Roscommon is €165, up 26% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €114/night, 2-bedroom properties average €155/night, 3-bedroom properties average €184/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €302/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Roscommon book an average of 33 days in advance, down 29% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 31 days, 2-bedroom: 31 days, 3-bedroom: 34 days, 4+ bedroom: 38 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Roscommon Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing decreased 8%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 26%, and lead time decreased 29%. This combination of higher rates and lower lead times points to a shift toward more spontaneous, shorter-term booking behavior.

In Roscommon, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 28% higher occupancy than weekdays.