The Cliffe at the Quay - Riverside Suite 1 Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- €45,626
- Occupancy
- 52.0%
- Daily rate
- €274
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Donegal brought in €17,586 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the County Donegal average of €18,312.
The short answer
Listings averaged €182 a night, about 7% higher than the County Donegal average of €170, and were booked on 36% of available nights, close to its 38%.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 6.5 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Donegal is the fifth-largest of 7 County Donegal markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Donegal listing averaged €17,586 over the 12 months to September 2026 (County Donegal average: €18,312), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Donegal listing brought in €4,700 in August, its best month, and €725 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 46% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earned about 6.5 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €2,100.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €2,057 | 43.0% | €194 | €69 | 46 days | 2.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,437 | 30.5% | €197 | €46 | 29 days | 1.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,003 | 31.3% | €196 | €33 | 33 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,492 | 25.1% | €193 | €48 | 25 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €725 | 10.8% | €189 | €23 | 42 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,128 | 22.7% | €186 | €40 | 31 days | 1.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,209 | 21.6% | €193 | €39 | 38 days | 2.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,815 | 34.9% | €194 | €61 | 54 days | 2.1 nights |
| May 2026 | €2,724 | 48.5% | €214 | €88 | 80 days | 1.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €2,678 | 44.9% | €212 | €89 | 83 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €4,242 | 54.5% | €214 | €137 | 97 days | 4.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €4,705 | 70.3% | €217 | €152 | 93 days | 3.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Donegal address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Donegal Airbnb took in €17,586 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €1,010 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €1,560 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €1,320 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €1,120 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €880 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €16,266 | €24,800 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Donegal bookings | €1,320 | €2,010 |
| Gross bookings | €17,586 | €26,810 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Donegal listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€2,090 | −€3,180 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€1,320 | −€2,010 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€880 | −€1,340 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€350 | −€540 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€530 | −€800 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€180 | −€180 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€90 | −€90 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€5,440 | −€8,140 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €12,146about €1,010 a month | €18,670about €1,560 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Donegal's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Donegal home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about €2,230 a month, against €1,470 for the average one.
Occupancy
Donegal listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the County Donegal average (38%) and 8 points below the Ireland average (44%). Occupancy swings from 11% in January to 70% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August was the busiest month in Donegal, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Donegal, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €182 over the past year, about 7% above the County Donegal average of €170 and about 9% below the Ireland average of €200. Averaged month by month, rates peak in July and August at about €215 and bottom out in January and February at about €185.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates ran 16% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €200. The 12-month ADR of €182 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Donegal it averaged €68 over the past year, from about €23 in January to about €152 in August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR was about 6.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €69.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Donegal is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in January.
Guests book Donegal stays 61 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 97 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical July booking is made in early April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 61 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 31 active listings in Donegal display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Donegal.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Donegal neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dunfanaghy, Bundoran and Killybegs. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Dunfanaghy | A picturesque coastal village known for its stunning beaches and outdoor activities. Perfect for tourists looking to relax or engage in water sports. | Horn Head, Dunfanaghy Beach, Marble Hill Strand, Ards Forest Park, Church of the Assumption |
| Bundoran | A well-known surfing destination with a lively atmosphere. Attracts adventurous tourists and families looking for beach activities and entertainment. | Bundoran Surf Company, Waterworld Bundoran, Tullan Strand, Bundoran Adventure Park, Pier Head |
| Killybegs | Ireland's premier fishing port, offering a unique insight into marine life and the fishing industry. Great for travelers interested in nature and rural tourism. | Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Museum, St. Catherine's Church, The Titanic Memorial, Killybegs Harbour, The O'Connell Monument |
| Malin Head | The northernmost point of Ireland, known for its rugged beauty and scenic views. A tranquil escape for tourists looking to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. | Malin Head Signal Tower, Banba's Crown, Walking Trails, St. Patrick's Head, Local seafood restaurants |
| Gweedore | A Gaeltacht area rich in Irish culture and language, with stunning landscapes and traditional music. Attracts visitors interested in culture and heritage. | Errigal Mountain, Glenveagh National Park, Leo's Tavern, Gweedore Golf Club, Local crafts and food markets |
| Inis Meain | One of the Aran Islands, known for its stunning scenery and traditional Irish culture. Ideal for visitors looking to experience local life and stunning landscapes. | Inis Meain Climate Action Community, Sancta Maria Church, Traditional Irish music, Historical sites, Quiet trails and walks |
| Donegal Town | A charming town with a rich history, scenic views, and a vibrant atmosphere. Popular for those exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and enjoying local events. | Donegal Castle, The Old Bog Road, Lough Eske, The Donegal Bay Waterbus, Local shops and cafes |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 65% of listings in Donegal, alongside 11 private-room listings (35%). Houses are the most common property type at 61%, about 2.7 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (23%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Donegal Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 64.5% | 20 |
| Private room | 35.5% | 11 |
Listings by property type
Donegal Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 61.3% | 19 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 22.6% | 7 |
| Apartment/Condo | 9.7% | 3 |
| Others | 6.5% | 2 |
The most common size among Donegal's 20 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (6 homes).
Donegal entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.0% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 25.0% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% | 1 |
Most Donegal listings are sized for couples and small families: 63% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 11% take eight or more. Shares are of the 27 listings with a guest capacity on file (87% of the market).
Donegal listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 44.4% | 12 |
| 4 guests | 18.5% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 22.2% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 11.1% | 3 |
Donegal hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 39% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Donegal: 55% of listings have one, and 84% offer free parking on site.
Share of Donegal listings with each common amenity
Guests
Donegal runs on foreign visitors: 85% of guests who left reviews live outside Ireland. The United Kingdom leads with 28% of reviewers, ahead of the United States at 20%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 53%, followed by French and Spanish.
85% of Donegal guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Donegal guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Dublin | 5.1% |
| Belfast | 4.3% |
| London | 2.6% |
Where Donegal guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 28.5% |
| United States | 19.9% |
| Ireland | 15.0% |
| Canada | 8.5% |
| France | 6.5% |
Languages spoken by Donegal guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 53.2% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| German | 8.2% |
| Italian | 2.5% |
Donegal Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 55% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.80, against 4.95 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Donegal; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.95 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
All Donegal listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 52% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Donegal listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 51.6% | 16 |
| 181-270 days | 48.4% | 15 |
Days a year Donegal listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 51.6% | 16 |
| 31-90 days | 38.7% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 9.7% | 3 |
The average Donegal booking lasts 2.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in May. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year. 56% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Donegal
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Nearly nine in ten listings in Donegal accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Donegal listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Donegal, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 23% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Donegal listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About two-thirds of Donegal listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €55. Spread over the average stay of 2.5 nights, that adds roughly €20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Donegal, a private room, took in €45,600 over the past year, about 2.6 times the city's average of €17,600. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
The Cliffe at the Quay - Riverside Suite 1 Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96
Mary Rose's Cottage Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.85
The Cliffe at the Quay - Riverside Suite 2 Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.97
Paul’s country cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Sleek modern 2 bed apartment in Donegal Town. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The Cliffe at the Quay - Junior Suite 3 Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.94 Professional management companies run 16% of Donegal listings and owners run the rest. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 71% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 48 km, Sligo Municipal Borough District (48 km away) earned the most per listing, about 25% more than Donegal.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal Municipal District 16 km | 476 | €17,812 | €166 | 39% |
| Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District 28 km | 31 | €14,209 | €160 | 34% |
| Glenties Municipal District 37 km | 544 | €18,754 | €166 | 40% |
| Manorhamilton Municipal District 38 km | 72 | €21,153 | €148 | 45% |
| Fermanagh and Omagh United Kingdom · 43 km | 152 | €20,096 | €203 | 35% |
| Fermanagh United Kingdom · 44 km | 30 | €19,040 | €229 | 35% |
| Enniskillen United Kingdom · 48 km | 73 | €21,099 | €183 | 37% |
| Sligo Municipal Borough District 48 km | 207 | €22,037 | €165 | 47% |
See all 7 County Donegal Airbnb markets
Markets elsewhere in Ireland with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Donegal:
FAQ
An active Donegal Airbnb grossed €17,586 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €2,740 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Donegal listings earn between €958 and €2,740 in a typical month, and the top tenth €4,230 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Donegal were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the County Donegal average. August was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Donegal cost €182 before fees. Half of listings charge between €110 and €255, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Donegal listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Donegal Airbnb grossed €17,586 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the County Donegal average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €12,146 a year (about €1,010 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €1,560 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August paid best over the past year, at €4,700 per active listing, and January paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Donegal listing was open to book earned €68 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made €106 or more.
Donegal stays were booked 61 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Donegal Airbnb stay lasted 2.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Donegal Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Dunfanaghy, Bundoran and Killybegs draw the most short-term rental interest in Donegal. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Donegal as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Donegal Municipal District, 16 km away.
In Donegal, about two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €55.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Donegal from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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