What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in United Kingdom?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI
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The short-term rental market in United Kingdom spans 100 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in United Kingdom across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. London, England leads by market size with 33,625 active listings and $2,342/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 40.8% with $2,181/month in average revenue and $236/night ADR. 95 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

Top Airbnb Markets in United Kingdom by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in United Kingdom attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. London, England leads with 33,625 active short-term rental listings and $2,342/month in average revenue.

#MarketActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADROccupancyRegulation
1London, England33,625$2,342$25243.2%Low
2Greater London, England5,720$2,704$28344.6%Low
3City of Edinburgh, Scotland3,960$4,528$30158.6%High
4North Norfolk, England2,206$2,642$31140.4%Low
5East Suffolk, England2,125$2,295$38534.7%Low
6North Devon, England2,039$2,297$30237.8%Low
7South Hams, England1,868$2,132$28338.1%Low
8Liverpool, England1,857$1,779$20837.3%Low
9Cotswold District, England1,796$4,101$39543.7%Low
10Manchester, England1,701$1,695$17740.7%Low
11Brighton, England1,620$2,256$23542.4%Low
12Birmingham, England1,568$990$13734.1%Low
13Bristol, England1,536$1,891$18045.3%Low
14Derbyshire Dales, England1,482$3,085$30944.9%Low
15Belfast, Northern Ireland1,454$1,976$17943.9%Low
16Chichester, England1,422$2,667$32538.0%Low
17York, England1,401$2,631$23744.0%Low
18Cardiff, Wales1,385$2,262$24040.6%Low
19City of Westminster, England1,355$5,663$51948.5%Low
20Glasgow, Scotland1,337$2,473$20649.1%Moderate
21East Devon, England1,197$1,942$24539.7%Low
22Bournemouth, England1,182$1,972$22341.2%Low
23Torridge District, England1,139$2,137$27336.7%Low
24East Lindsey, England1,137$1,663$20735.5%Low
25King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England1,135$2,485$29338.8%Low
26New Forest, England1,128$2,959$27346.4%Low
27Thanet, England1,075$2,351$24439.2%Low
28Leeds, England1,065$1,259$15337.3%Low
29Oxford, England1,063$2,019$18646.4%Low
30Bath, England1,041$3,459$27149.5%Low
31Canterbury, England1,022$2,353$23841.9%Low
32Blackpool, England1,013$1,320$18429.2%Low
33St. Ives, England1,007$2,554$32739.1%Low
34Newquay, England967$2,263$27143.0%Low
35Rother, England880$2,825$29340.2%Low
36Inverness, Scotland837$2,842$22449.5%High
37Teignbridge, England822$1,945$21340.5%Low
38Nottingham, England801$1,125$15133.6%Low
39Sheffield, England793$1,304$14437.5%Low
40Whitby, England789$2,398$26638.3%Low
41Cambridge, England783$1,786$16246.7%Low
42West Oxfordshire, England751$3,511$36344.5%Low
43Stratford-on-Avon, England741$2,554$24244.7%Low
44Great Yarmouth, England674$1,380$18734.0%Low
45Salford, England664$1,317$16137.9%Low
46Cheltenham, England652$2,154$23841.6%Low
47Portsmouth, England650$1,379$17437.9%Low
48Wealden, England648$2,782$28441.3%Low
49Southampton, England624$1,194$15037.5%Low
50Stroud, England621$2,860$26244.4%Low
51Dover, England618$2,255$29238.7%Low
52Hastings, England614$1,602$18039.2%Low
53Plymouth, England603$1,556$16640.6%Low
54High Peak, England599$2,817$23548.0%Low
55Lancaster, England585$1,861$19839.0%Low
56Newcastle upon Tyne, England578$1,474$17836.9%Low
57Arun, England570$2,343$26841.3%Low
58Bradford, England561$1,793$17241.4%Low
59Cornwall, England551$1,849$29434.8%Low
60Staffordshire Moorlands, England547$3,041$30142.7%Low
61Forest of Dean, England546$2,672$25444.5%Low
62Poole, England540$2,248$26140.7%Low
63South Oxfordshire, England519$2,278$24741.9%Low
64West Devon, England515$1,850$21538.5%Low
65Aberdeen City, Scotland514$1,288$14838.3%High
66Folkestone and Hythe District, England508$2,416$27940.1%Low
67Weymouth, England505$2,075$23841.3%Low
68Scarborough, England501$1,916$23236.9%Low
69Penzance, England498$2,178$21445.1%Low
70Chester, England484$2,432$20845.0%Low
71Cherwell District, England483$2,629$26240.1%Low
72Milton Keynes, England480$1,014$14933.8%Low
73Coventry, England469$808$13131.5%Low
74Keswick, England465$3,332$38642.7%Low
75Lewes, England458$2,300$22344.2%Low
76Norwich, England454$1,488$14543.9%Low
77Greater Manchester, England451$1,557$17139.8%Low
78Calderdale, England450$2,019$19542.0%Low
79South Norfolk, England445$2,063$22437.7%Low
80Swansea, Wales444$1,234$15835.7%Low
81Torquay, England443$1,746$24135.4%Low
82Wychavon, England443$2,536$28042.3%Low
83Leicester, England442$960$13831.2%Low
84Tendring, England434$1,541$18435.8%Low
85Winchester, England434$2,519$25944.2%Low
86Mid Devon, England424$2,206$26637.3%Low
87Malvern Hills, England423$2,387$23543.0%Low
88Tenby, Wales423$2,885$28341.8%Low
89Broadland, England420$2,053$25740.8%Low
90Ashford, England417$2,314$27240.5%Low
91Kirklees, England417$1,859$19241.0%Low
92Falmouth, England412$2,323$22747.5%Low
93West Suffolk, England409$1,845$19840.8%Low
94Vale of White Horse, England406$1,844$20941.4%Low
95Reading, England396$1,211$15636.8%Low
96Breckland District, England388$2,275$24238.7%Low
97West Midlands, England385$1,128$14735.3%Low
98Exeter, England375$1,730$14548.0%Low
99St Andrews, Scotland374$3,486$40046.2%High
100Horsham, England366$2,399$25841.5%Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in United Kingdom by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in United Kingdom are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. City of Westminster, England leads with $5,663/month at $519 ADR and 48.5% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#MarketRevenue/moActive Listings (TTM)ADROccupancyRegulation
1City of Westminster, England$5,6631,355$51948.5%Low
2City of Edinburgh, Scotland$4,5283,960$30158.6%High
3Cotswold District, England$4,1011,796$39543.7%Low
4West Oxfordshire, England$3,511751$36344.5%Low
5St Andrews, Scotland$3,486374$40046.2%High
6Bath, England$3,4591,041$27149.5%Low
7Keswick, England$3,332465$38642.7%Low
8Derbyshire Dales, England$3,0851,482$30944.9%Low
9Staffordshire Moorlands, England$3,041547$30142.7%Low
10New Forest, England$2,9591,128$27346.4%Low
11Tenby, Wales$2,885423$28341.8%Low
12Stroud, England$2,860621$26244.4%Low
13Inverness, Scotland$2,842837$22449.5%High
14Rother, England$2,825880$29340.2%Low
15High Peak, England$2,817599$23548.0%Low
16Wealden, England$2,782648$28441.3%Low
17Greater London, England$2,7045,720$28344.6%Low
18Forest of Dean, England$2,672546$25444.5%Low
19Chichester, England$2,6671,422$32538.0%Low
20North Norfolk, England$2,6422,206$31140.4%Low
21York, England$2,6311,401$23744.0%Low
22Cherwell District, England$2,629483$26240.1%Low
23St. Ives, England$2,5541,007$32739.1%Low
24Stratford-on-Avon, England$2,554741$24244.7%Low
25Wychavon, England$2,536443$28042.3%Low
26Winchester, England$2,519434$25944.2%Low
27King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England$2,4851,135$29338.8%Low
28Glasgow, Scotland$2,4731,337$20649.1%Moderate
29Chester, England$2,432484$20845.0%Low
30Folkestone and Hythe District, England$2,416508$27940.1%Low
31Horsham, England$2,399366$25841.5%Low
32Whitby, England$2,398789$26638.3%Low
33Malvern Hills, England$2,387423$23543.0%Low
34Canterbury, England$2,3531,022$23841.9%Low
35Thanet, England$2,3511,075$24439.2%Low
36Arun, England$2,343570$26841.3%Low
37London, England$2,34233,625$25243.2%Low
38Falmouth, England$2,323412$22747.5%Low
39Ashford, England$2,314417$27240.5%Low
40Lewes, England$2,300458$22344.2%Low
41North Devon, England$2,2972,039$30237.8%Low
42East Suffolk, England$2,2952,125$38534.7%Low
43South Oxfordshire, England$2,278519$24741.9%Low
44Breckland District, England$2,275388$24238.7%Low
45Newquay, England$2,263967$27143.0%Low
46Cardiff, Wales$2,2621,385$24040.6%Low
47Brighton, England$2,2561,620$23542.4%Low
48Dover, England$2,255618$29238.7%Low
49Poole, England$2,248540$26140.7%Low
50Mid Devon, England$2,206424$26637.3%Low
51Penzance, England$2,178498$21445.1%Low
52Cheltenham, England$2,154652$23841.6%Low
53Torridge District, England$2,1371,139$27336.7%Low
54South Hams, England$2,1321,868$28338.1%Low
55Weymouth, England$2,075505$23841.3%Low
56South Norfolk, England$2,063445$22437.7%Low
57Broadland, England$2,053420$25740.8%Low
58Calderdale, England$2,019450$19542.0%Low
59Oxford, England$2,0191,063$18646.4%Low
60Belfast, Northern Ireland$1,9761,454$17943.9%Low
61Bournemouth, England$1,9721,182$22341.2%Low
62Teignbridge, England$1,945822$21340.5%Low
63East Devon, England$1,9421,197$24539.7%Low
64Scarborough, England$1,916501$23236.9%Low
65Bristol, England$1,8911,536$18045.3%Low
66Lancaster, England$1,861585$19839.0%Low
67Kirklees, England$1,859417$19241.0%Low
68West Devon, England$1,850515$21538.5%Low
69Cornwall, England$1,849551$29434.8%Low
70West Suffolk, England$1,845409$19840.8%Low
71Vale of White Horse, England$1,844406$20941.4%Low
72Bradford, England$1,793561$17241.4%Low
73Cambridge, England$1,786783$16246.7%Low
74Liverpool, England$1,7791,857$20837.3%Low
75Torquay, England$1,746443$24135.4%Low
76Exeter, England$1,730375$14548.0%Low
77Manchester, England$1,6951,701$17740.7%Low
78East Lindsey, England$1,6631,137$20735.5%Low
79Hastings, England$1,602614$18039.2%Low
80Greater Manchester, England$1,557451$17139.8%Low
81Plymouth, England$1,556603$16640.6%Low
82Tendring, England$1,541434$18435.8%Low
83Norwich, England$1,488454$14543.9%Low
84Newcastle upon Tyne, England$1,474578$17836.9%Low
85Great Yarmouth, England$1,380674$18734.0%Low
86Portsmouth, England$1,379650$17437.9%Low
87Blackpool, England$1,3201,013$18429.2%Low
88Salford, England$1,317664$16137.9%Low
89Sheffield, England$1,304793$14437.5%Low
90Aberdeen City, Scotland$1,288514$14838.3%High
91Leeds, England$1,2591,065$15337.3%Low
92Swansea, Wales$1,234444$15835.7%Low
93Reading, England$1,211396$15636.8%Low
94Southampton, England$1,194624$15037.5%Low
95West Midlands, England$1,128385$14735.3%Low
96Nottingham, England$1,125801$15133.6%Low
97Milton Keynes, England$1,014480$14933.8%Low
98Birmingham, England$9901,568$13734.1%Low
99Leicester, England$960442$13831.2%Low
100Coventry, England$808469$13131.5%Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in United Kingdom by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. City of Westminster, England commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in United Kingdom at $519/night, generating $5,663/month at 48.5% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#MarketADRActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moOccupancyRegulation
1City of Westminster, England$5191,355$5,66348.5%Low
2St Andrews, Scotland$400374$3,48646.2%High
3Cotswold District, England$3951,796$4,10143.7%Low
4Keswick, England$386465$3,33242.7%Low
5East Suffolk, England$3852,125$2,29534.7%Low
6West Oxfordshire, England$363751$3,51144.5%Low
7St. Ives, England$3271,007$2,55439.1%Low
8Chichester, England$3251,422$2,66738.0%Low
9North Norfolk, England$3112,206$2,64240.4%Low
10Derbyshire Dales, England$3091,482$3,08544.9%Low
11North Devon, England$3022,039$2,29737.8%Low
12City of Edinburgh, Scotland$3013,960$4,52858.6%High
13Staffordshire Moorlands, England$301547$3,04142.7%Low
14Cornwall, England$294551$1,84934.8%Low
15Rother, England$293880$2,82540.2%Low
16King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England$2931,135$2,48538.8%Low
17Dover, England$292618$2,25538.7%Low
18Wealden, England$284648$2,78241.3%Low
19Greater London, England$2835,720$2,70444.6%Low
20Tenby, Wales$283423$2,88541.8%Low
21South Hams, England$2831,868$2,13238.1%Low
22Wychavon, England$280443$2,53642.3%Low
23Folkestone and Hythe District, England$279508$2,41640.1%Low
24New Forest, England$2731,128$2,95946.4%Low
25Torridge District, England$2731,139$2,13736.7%Low
26Ashford, England$272417$2,31440.5%Low
27Bath, England$2711,041$3,45949.5%Low
28Newquay, England$271967$2,26343.0%Low
29Arun, England$268570$2,34341.3%Low
30Mid Devon, England$266424$2,20637.3%Low
31Whitby, England$266789$2,39838.3%Low
32Stroud, England$262621$2,86044.4%Low
33Cherwell District, England$262483$2,62940.1%Low
34Poole, England$261540$2,24840.7%Low
35Winchester, England$259434$2,51944.2%Low
36Horsham, England$258366$2,39941.5%Low
37Broadland, England$257420$2,05340.8%Low
38Forest of Dean, England$254546$2,67244.5%Low
39London, England$25233,625$2,34243.2%Low
40South Oxfordshire, England$247519$2,27841.9%Low
41East Devon, England$2451,197$1,94239.7%Low
42Thanet, England$2441,075$2,35139.2%Low
43Stratford-on-Avon, England$242741$2,55444.7%Low
44Breckland District, England$242388$2,27538.7%Low
45Torquay, England$241443$1,74635.4%Low
46Cardiff, Wales$2401,385$2,26240.6%Low
47Weymouth, England$238505$2,07541.3%Low
48Cheltenham, England$238652$2,15441.6%Low
49Canterbury, England$2381,022$2,35341.9%Low
50York, England$2371,401$2,63144.0%Low
51High Peak, England$235599$2,81748.0%Low
52Malvern Hills, England$235423$2,38743.0%Low
53Brighton, England$2351,620$2,25642.4%Low
54Scarborough, England$232501$1,91636.9%Low
55Falmouth, England$227412$2,32347.5%Low
56Inverness, Scotland$224837$2,84249.5%High
57South Norfolk, England$224445$2,06337.7%Low
58Lewes, England$223458$2,30044.2%Low
59Bournemouth, England$2231,182$1,97241.2%Low
60West Devon, England$215515$1,85038.5%Low
61Penzance, England$214498$2,17845.1%Low
62Teignbridge, England$213822$1,94540.5%Low
63Vale of White Horse, England$209406$1,84441.4%Low
64Liverpool, England$2081,857$1,77937.3%Low
65Chester, England$208484$2,43245.0%Low
66East Lindsey, England$2071,137$1,66335.5%Low
67Glasgow, Scotland$2061,337$2,47349.1%Moderate
68Lancaster, England$198585$1,86139.0%Low
69West Suffolk, England$198409$1,84540.8%Low
70Calderdale, England$195450$2,01942.0%Low
71Kirklees, England$192417$1,85941.0%Low
72Great Yarmouth, England$187674$1,38034.0%Low
73Oxford, England$1861,063$2,01946.4%Low
74Blackpool, England$1841,013$1,32029.2%Low
75Tendring, England$184434$1,54135.8%Low
76Bristol, England$1801,536$1,89145.3%Low
77Hastings, England$180614$1,60239.2%Low
78Belfast, Northern Ireland$1791,454$1,97643.9%Low
79Newcastle upon Tyne, England$178578$1,47436.9%Low
80Manchester, England$1771,701$1,69540.7%Low
81Portsmouth, England$174650$1,37937.9%Low
82Bradford, England$172561$1,79341.4%Low
83Greater Manchester, England$171451$1,55739.8%Low
84Plymouth, England$166603$1,55640.6%Low
85Cambridge, England$162783$1,78646.7%Low
86Salford, England$161664$1,31737.9%Low
87Swansea, Wales$158444$1,23435.7%Low
88Reading, England$156396$1,21136.8%Low
89Leeds, England$1531,065$1,25937.3%Low
90Nottingham, England$151801$1,12533.6%Low
91Southampton, England$150624$1,19437.5%Low
92Milton Keynes, England$149480$1,01433.8%Low
93Aberdeen City, Scotland$148514$1,28838.3%High
94West Midlands, England$147385$1,12835.3%Low
95Exeter, England$145375$1,73048.0%Low
96Norwich, England$145454$1,48843.9%Low
97Sheffield, England$144793$1,30437.5%Low
98Leicester, England$138442$96031.2%Low
99Birmingham, England$1371,568$99034.1%Low
100Coventry, England$131469$80831.5%Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in United Kingdom

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. City of Edinburgh, Scotland leads United Kingdom with 58.6% occupancy, $4,528/month revenue, and 3,960 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#MarketOccupancyActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADRRegulation
1City of Edinburgh, Scotland58.6%3,960$4,528$301High
2Bath, England49.5%1,041$3,459$271Low
3Inverness, Scotland49.5%837$2,842$224High
4Glasgow, Scotland49.1%1,337$2,473$206Moderate
5City of Westminster, England48.5%1,355$5,663$519Low
6Exeter, England48.0%375$1,730$145Low
7High Peak, England48.0%599$2,817$235Low
8Falmouth, England47.5%412$2,323$227Low
9Cambridge, England46.7%783$1,786$162Low
10Oxford, England46.4%1,063$2,019$186Low
11New Forest, England46.4%1,128$2,959$273Low
12St Andrews, Scotland46.2%374$3,486$400High
13Bristol, England45.3%1,536$1,891$180Low
14Penzance, England45.1%498$2,178$214Low
15Chester, England45.0%484$2,432$208Low
16Derbyshire Dales, England44.9%1,482$3,085$309Low
17Stratford-on-Avon, England44.7%741$2,554$242Low
18Greater London, England44.6%5,720$2,704$283Low
19Forest of Dean, England44.5%546$2,672$254Low
20West Oxfordshire, England44.5%751$3,511$363Low
21Stroud, England44.4%621$2,860$262Low
22Winchester, England44.2%434$2,519$259Low
23Lewes, England44.2%458$2,300$223Low
24York, England44.0%1,401$2,631$237Low
25Norwich, England43.9%454$1,488$145Low
26Belfast, Northern Ireland43.9%1,454$1,976$179Low
27Cotswold District, England43.7%1,796$4,101$395Low
28London, England43.2%33,625$2,342$252Low
29Malvern Hills, England43.0%423$2,387$235Low
30Newquay, England43.0%967$2,263$271Low
31Staffordshire Moorlands, England42.7%547$3,041$301Low
32Keswick, England42.7%465$3,332$386Low
33Brighton, England42.4%1,620$2,256$235Low
34Wychavon, England42.3%443$2,536$280Low
35Calderdale, England42.0%450$2,019$195Low
36South Oxfordshire, England41.9%519$2,278$247Low
37Canterbury, England41.9%1,022$2,353$238Low
38Tenby, Wales41.8%423$2,885$283Low
39Cheltenham, England41.6%652$2,154$238Low
40Horsham, England41.5%366$2,399$258Low
41Vale of White Horse, England41.4%406$1,844$209Low
42Bradford, England41.4%561$1,793$172Low
43Wealden, England41.3%648$2,782$284Low
44Arun, England41.3%570$2,343$268Low
45Weymouth, England41.3%505$2,075$238Low
46Bournemouth, England41.2%1,182$1,972$223Low
47Kirklees, England41.0%417$1,859$192Low
48West Suffolk, England40.8%409$1,845$198Low
49Broadland, England40.8%420$2,053$257Low
50Manchester, England40.7%1,701$1,695$177Low
51Poole, England40.7%540$2,248$261Low
52Plymouth, England40.6%603$1,556$166Low
53Cardiff, Wales40.6%1,385$2,262$240Low
54Teignbridge, England40.5%822$1,945$213Low
55Ashford, England40.5%417$2,314$272Low
56North Norfolk, England40.4%2,206$2,642$311Low
57Rother, England40.2%880$2,825$293Low
58Folkestone and Hythe District, England40.1%508$2,416$279Low
59Cherwell District, England40.1%483$2,629$262Low
60Greater Manchester, England39.8%451$1,557$171Low
61East Devon, England39.7%1,197$1,942$245Low
62Thanet, England39.2%1,075$2,351$244Low
63Hastings, England39.2%614$1,602$180Low
64St. Ives, England39.1%1,007$2,554$327Low
65Lancaster, England39.0%585$1,861$198Low
66King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England38.8%1,135$2,485$293Low
67Dover, England38.7%618$2,255$292Low
68Breckland District, England38.7%388$2,275$242Low
69West Devon, England38.5%515$1,850$215Low
70Aberdeen City, Scotland38.3%514$1,288$148High
71Whitby, England38.3%789$2,398$266Low
72South Hams, England38.1%1,868$2,132$283Low
73Chichester, England38.0%1,422$2,667$325Low
74Salford, England37.9%664$1,317$161Low
75Portsmouth, England37.9%650$1,379$174Low
76North Devon, England37.8%2,039$2,297$302Low
77South Norfolk, England37.7%445$2,063$224Low
78Southampton, England37.5%624$1,194$150Low
79Sheffield, England37.5%793$1,304$144Low
80Mid Devon, England37.3%424$2,206$266Low
81Leeds, England37.3%1,065$1,259$153Low
82Liverpool, England37.3%1,857$1,779$208Low
83Newcastle upon Tyne, England36.9%578$1,474$178Low
84Scarborough, England36.9%501$1,916$232Low
85Reading, England36.8%396$1,211$156Low
86Torridge District, England36.7%1,139$2,137$273Low
87Tendring, England35.8%434$1,541$184Low
88Swansea, Wales35.7%444$1,234$158Low
89East Lindsey, England35.5%1,137$1,663$207Low
90Torquay, England35.4%443$1,746$241Low
91West Midlands, England35.3%385$1,128$147Low
92Cornwall, England34.8%551$1,849$294Low
93East Suffolk, England34.7%2,125$2,295$385Low
94Birmingham, England34.1%1,568$990$137Low
95Great Yarmouth, England34.0%674$1,380$187Low
96Milton Keynes, England33.8%480$1,014$149Low
97Nottingham, England33.6%801$1,125$151Low
98Coventry, England31.5%469$808$131Low
99Leicester, England31.2%442$960$138Low
100Blackpool, England29.2%1,013$1,320$184Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in United Kingdom

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in United Kingdom tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in United Kingdom

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in United Kingdom. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 95 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 4 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in United Kingdom

This page ranks Airbnb markets in United Kingdom across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in United Kingdom.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

  • Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in United Kingdom.
  • Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in United Kingdom and projecting cash flow.
  • Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
  • Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
  • Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in United Kingdom, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in United Kingdom

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for United Kingdom.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in United Kingdom?

London, England leads this ranking for United Kingdom with 33,625 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in United Kingdom?

City of Westminster, England posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $5,663. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in United Kingdom?

City of Edinburgh, Scotland has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 58.6%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which Airbnb markets in United Kingdom have the lowest regulation?

London (England), Greater London (England), North Norfolk (England) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in United Kingdom in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 40.8% occupancy, and the top performer posts $5,663 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across United Kingdom for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in United Kingdom?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in United Kingdom?

First-time investors in United Kingdom should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in United Kingdom?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in United Kingdom is 40.8%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in United Kingdom?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In United Kingdom, 95 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 4 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in United Kingdom?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this United Kingdom ranking has about 621 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in United Kingdom?

Seasonal markets in United Kingdom experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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