Sligo County
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Overview
Annual Rev
€26.6k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€176
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€48
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sligo County 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 | — | +€25,614 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €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
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€104)
3 bedrooms (€67)
2 bedrooms (€52)
1 bedroom (€34)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (66%)
Independent hosts (34%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sligo County market averaged 1,311 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Sligo County listing earns €24K/year. High-performing listings earn €49K, while low-performing listings earn €11K.
Average occupancy in Sligo County is 34%, producing RevPAR of €44 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sligo County, at €34K.
Rules vary across Sligo County. Sligo: Lenient. Planning permission required for material change of use, but enforcement minimal. Most hosts operate without formal approval. Light oversight. Bundoran: Lenient. Planning permission technically needed for STRs, registration with Fáilte Ireland recommended. Enforcement practically non-existent. Hosts widely operate informally. Enniscrone: Lenient. Planning rules apply but rarely enforced in practice. No specific STR registration system. Minimal local authority oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sligo County Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 25%, 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 Kitchen (97%), Parking (94%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+53%), Washing Machine (+45%), Bbq (+32%).
Average daily rate in Sligo County is €193, up 34% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Sligo County book an average of 40 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 33% higher than weekday occupancy.