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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Southampton, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
744
Avg. booking lead time
46 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
February

The short answer

Southampton Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the England average. Listings averaged £111 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against £180 and 40% for the England average.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest.

With 744 active listings, Southampton is the 45th-largest of 1,108 England markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 8% while the number of active listings grew 33%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Southampton?

Gross bookings per Southampton listing averaged £10,551 over the 12 months to September 2026 (England average: £19,455), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Southampton listing brings in £2,090 in July, its best month, and £1,050 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 4.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £3,260+ a month, about 3.1 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,070 or more, roughly £1,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about £1,050 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £449 or less, about 43% of the median.

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.

July earns about twice what February does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £1,460. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Southampton Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in September 2025.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Southampton, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025£1,83248.5%£119£6157 days5.1 nights
Oct 2025£1,33039.5%£111£4347 days4.5 nights
Nov 2025£1,17136.6%£107£3934 days5 nights
Dec 2025£1,22037.7%£106£3930 days4.6 nights
Jan 2026£1,11035.8%£103£3627 days7.2 nights
Feb 2026£1,04737.2%£103£3729 days5.8 nights
Mar 2026£1,15034.2%£105£3730 days5.2 nights
Apr 2026£1,21736.1%£109£4140 days4.9 nights
May 2026£1,52737.4%£118£4977 days4 nights
Jun 2026£1,90946.4%£125£6447 days4.7 nights
Jul 2026£2,34246.1%£130£7657 days5.1 nights
Aug 2026£2,00147.1%£129£6549 days4.3 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Southampton home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb profit calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Southampton Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Southampton Airbnb took in £10,551 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £590 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 £1,180 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the £800 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £650 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £510 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.

Southampton Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Southampton Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings£9,751£19,330
Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Southampton bookings£800£1,580
Gross bookings£10,551£20,910
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Southampton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−£1,490−£2,960
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself−£800−£1,580
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−£530−£1,050
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−£210−£420
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−£320−£630
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−£110−£110
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−£50−£50
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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−£3,510−£6,800
Left for housing costs, then profit£7,041about £590 a month£14,110about £1,180 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Southampton Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Southampton'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 Southampton home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Southampton's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Southampton listings are booked on 62% or more of their nights, against 36% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £100 adds about £1,000 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £145 a night or more, against a median of £100. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about £980 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about £2,090, against £1,050 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Southampton listings average 4.62 stars, and 20% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 £1,740 a month, against £880 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Southampton?

Southampton listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the England average (40%) and 5 points below the U.K. average (41%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 53% in September and falls to 37% in May.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 80%+ of open nights, 44 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 62% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 36% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.

September is usually the busiest month in Southampton, May the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Southampton?

The average nightly rate in Southampton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £111 over the past year, about 38% below the England and U.K. averages (£180 and £185). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £125 and bottom out in January and February at about £100.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £200+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge £145 or more, about £45 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about £100 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £59 or less, about 59% of the median.

July rates run 22% above February's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £112.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Southampton?

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 Southampton it averaged £43 over the past year, from about £36 in a typical January to about £67 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £89+ per open night, about 2.8 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn £58 or more, about £25 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about £32 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £17 or less, about half of the median.

July RevPAR is about 1.8 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £48. The 12-month RevPAR of £43 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Southampton

Southampton has one high season, June through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about 64% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Southampton

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, £1,460.

Revenue by month in Southampton in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Southampton, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season£1,130
FebruaryLow season£1,050
MarchLow season£1,220
AprilLow season£1,310
MayShoulder season£1,420
JuneHigh season£1,710
JulyHigh season£2,090
AugustHigh season£1,810
SeptemberHigh season£1,820
OctoberShoulder season£1,430
NovemberLow season£1,260
DecemberLow season£1,250
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Southampton by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJune–September£1,86047%£121
Shoulder seasonMay, October£1,43041%£115
Low seasonNovember–April£1,20040%£104

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Southampton?

Guests book Southampton stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 58 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 26 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-March.

May stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 46 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Southampton

None of the 744 active listings in Southampton 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 Southampton.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Southampton

AirROI's area guide picks eight Southampton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Ocean Village, City Centre and Hythe. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Southampton
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Ocean Village A vibrant waterfront area with stunning marina views and a variety of restaurants and bars. Ideal for tourists seeking dining and leisure activities near the water.Ocean Village Marina, Mayflower Park, SeaCity Museum, Southampton Boat Show, Waterfront restaurants
City Centre The bustling heart of Southampton, offering shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. Popular with visitors for its accessibility to museums and theaters.Westquay Shopping Centre, Mayflower Theatre, Solent Sky Museum, Oceanography Centre, Southampton Guildhall
Hythe A charming village with ferry access to Southampton, known for its beautiful waterfront and quieter atmosphere. Great for families and couples looking for a relaxing getaway.Hythe Ferry, Hythe Village, New Forest National Park, The Waterside Park, Local pubs and eateries
Portswood A trendy neighborhood with a lively student population and an array of independent shops and cafes. Attracts younger travelers and those visiting nearby universities.Portswood High Street, Cafes and restaurants, Civic Centre, The Common, University of Southampton
Sholing A residential area with a mix of local attractions and parks. Offers a quieter stay while still being close to Southampton's main events and gatherings.Itchen Valley Country Park, Local parks, Sholing Common, Historical sites, Community events
Bitterne A suburb of Southampton that provides local amenities and a friendly neighborhood vibe. Ideal for families looking for a balance between city access and suburban tranquility.Bitterne Park, Local shops and markets, The Riverside Park, Community centers, Close to transport links
Southampton Old Town Rich in history and character, this area features medieval architecture and notable landmarks. A popular choice for history buffs and tourists exploring Southampton's heritage.Tudor House and Garden, Southampton Town Walls, God's House Tower, Medieval Merchants' House, Local pubs with history
Weston Shore An idyllic coastal area perfect for beach lovers and those wanting scenic walks. Attractive for visitors wanting a seaside escape without leaving the city.Weston Shore Beach, Common Shore Beach, Parks and nature reserves, Nearby restaurants, Water activities

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Southampton Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 65% of listings in Southampton, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in three (35%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 52%, about 1.6 times the share of houses (33%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Southampton Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 65%
  • Private room 35%
Room types in numbers
Southampton Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home65.1%484
Private room34.9%260

Listings by property type

Southampton Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 52%
  • House 33%
  • Hotel/Boutique 12%
  • Others 2%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
Southampton Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo52.4%390
House33.1%246
Hotel/Boutique12.2%91
Others1.6%12
Cabin/Outdoor0.7%5

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Southampton Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Southampton (35% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (32%). Shares are of the 481 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Southampton entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Southampton entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio9.1%44
1 bedroom31.8%153
2 bedrooms35.1%169
3 bedrooms12.5%60
4 bedrooms6.9%33
5+ bedrooms4.6%22

What Each Home Size Earns in Southampton

A typical studio in Southampton earned £4,660 over the past year, against £23,400 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Southampton
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio44£4,660£6,340£8535%
1 bedroom153£7,310£10,700£10940%
2 bedrooms169£9,890£12,400£14037%
3 bedrooms60£22,000£23,400£18446%
4 bedrooms33£15,500£19,000£21336%
5+ bedrooms22£23,400£31,100£26636%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Southampton Sleep?

Most Southampton listings are sized for couples and small families: 67% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 10% take eight or more. Shares are of the 581 listings with a guest capacity on file (78% of the market).

Southampton listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Southampton listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest5.0%29
2 guests31.0%180
3 guests7.7%45
4 guests23.1%134
5 guests8.4%49
6 guests10.8%63
7 guests4.3%25
8+ guests9.6%56

How Southampton Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Southampton hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (29%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
11
Beds per listing
2.4
Show exact location
29%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Southampton Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Southampton: 80% of listings have one, and 73% offer self check-in.

Share of Southampton listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • Heating 91%
  • Kitchen 91%
  • TV 85%
  • Washer 80%
  • Hot water 79%
  • Bed linens 77%
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 75%
  • Refrigerator 74%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Southampton

Listings in Southampton with a garden view earned about 2.4 times as much a year, on average, as those without: £23,900 against £9,830. The gap is smaller for a patio or balcony (about 2.2 times as much) and a sound system (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Southampton listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Garden view +143% on 5% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +124% on 21% of listings
  • Sound system +108% on 5% of listings
  • Self check-in +99% on 73% of listings
  • Hot tub +95% on 2% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +94% on 20% of listings
  • Pets allowed +94% on 17% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +89% on 17% of listings
  • Sun loungers +77% on 2% of listings
  • Backyard +63% on 34% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Southampton listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Garden view5%£23,900£9,830+143%
Patio or balcony21%£18,800£8,380+124%
Sound system5%£20,800£9,990+108%
Self check-in73%£12,200£6,130+99%
Hot tub2%£20,200£10,400+95%
Outdoor furniture20%£17,300£8,910+94%
Pets allowed17%£17,700£9,110+94%
Outdoor dining area17%£17,300£9,170+89%
Sun loungers2%£18,300£10,400+77%
Backyard34%£14,100£8,670+63%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Southampton?

Most Southampton guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 31% of those who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and Australia. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 58%, followed by French and Spanish.

69% of Southampton guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 69%
  • International 31%

Where Southampton guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • London 8%
  • Southampton 3%
  • Cheltenham 1%
  • Bristol 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Southampton guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
London8.3%
Southampton3.2%
Cheltenham1.2%
Bristol0.9%

Where Southampton guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United Kingdom 69%
  • United States 9%
  • Australia 2%
  • France 2%
  • Canada 2%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Southampton guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United Kingdom69.4%
United States9.0%
Australia2.3%
France2.1%
Canada2.0%

Languages spoken by Southampton guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 58%
  • French 8%
  • Spanish 8%
  • German 5%
  • Italian 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Southampton guests
Language Share of guests
English58.4%
French8.2%
Spanish7.7%
German5.3%
Italian2.8%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Southampton?

Southampton Airbnbs average 4.62 stars, and 20% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.58, against 4.77 for host communication and check-in.

Communication and check-in score highest in Southampton; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.68
  • Cleanliness 4.66
  • Communication 4.77
  • Location 4.63
  • Check-in 4.77
  • Value 4.58
Category scores in numbers
Southampton guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.68
Cleanliness4.66
Communication4.77
Location4.63
Check-in4.77
Value4.58

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Southampton: Stays, Rules and Fees

84% of Southampton listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Southampton listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 61%
  • 181-270 days 23%
  • 91-180 days 14%
  • 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Southampton listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days61.4%457
181-270 days23.0%171
91-180 days13.8%103
31-90 days1.7%13

Days a year Southampton listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 14%
  • 91-180 days 24%
  • 31-90 days 31%
  • 1-30 days 28%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Southampton listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days2.3%17
181-270 days14.4%107
91-180 days24.1%179
31-90 days31.3%233
1-30 days28.0%208

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Southampton?

The average Southampton booking lasts 5.3 nights, longest in January and shortest in May. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year, some 12,100 in all. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Southampton

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Southampton Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About seven in ten listings in Southampton accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Southampton listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 41% 306 listings
  • 2 Nights 29% 219 listings
  • 3 Nights 12% 92 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 8% 59 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 9% 65 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 3 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Southampton?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Southampton, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 35% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Southampton listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 31% 231 listings
  • Moderate 30% 220 listings
  • Limited 4% 32 listings
  • Firm 24% 176 listings
  • Strict 9% 69 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 8 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 1% 5 listings
  • Non-refundable <1% 1 listing
  • Other <1% 2 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Southampton?

About three-quarters of Southampton listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £50, and some higher fees lift the average to £96. Spread over the average stay of 5.3 nights, that adds roughly £9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
£50
Average cleaning fee
£96
Listings charging a fee
74.3%
Share of gross revenue
7.6%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Southampton

The top-grossing Airbnb in Southampton, a six-bedroom home, took in £150,000 over the past year, about 14 times the city's average of £10,600.

Style & Space - detached home, garden & parking Style & Space - detached home, garden & parking Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
£149,860
Occupancy
89.5%
Daily rate
£450
Stunning Detached House in Bassett Stunning Detached House in Bassett Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
£69,852
Occupancy
62.8%
Daily rate
£403
Kraken House *Town Centre* Historic Home- Parking Kraken House *Town Centre* Historic Home- Parking Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
£69,690
Occupancy
61.6%
Daily rate
£288
Southamptons Only Private Sexy Boutique Apartment Southamptons Only Private Sexy Boutique Apartment Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98
Revenue
£61,214
Occupancy
45.8%
Daily rate
£344
Luxury Group Stay, Rooftop HotTub, By Cruise Port Luxury Group Stay, Rooftop HotTub, By Cruise Port Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
£59,032
Occupancy
39.1%
Daily rate
£580
Unique Private Loft Apartment - Southampton. Unique Private Loft Apartment - Southampton. Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98
Revenue
£58,132
Occupancy
66.1%
Daily rate
£310

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Southampton?

Jade is the top-grossing host in Southampton, with £216,000 in bookings across 15 listings over the past year; a second account under the same name runs another 7. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 9% of the market's 744 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Southampton by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Jade Account 1 15£216,387£14,4264.69/5
Jade Account 2 7£166,928£23,8474.84/5
Fran 1£149,860£149,8605.00/5
4 David 8£132,486£16,5614.88/5
5 Stay With Me LTD 7£122,541£17,5064.67/5
6 Kevin Lulsens 5£115,859£23,1724.74/5
7 Blue Puffin Stays 3£109,325£36,4424.89/5
8 Chris 17£107,311£6,3124.65/5
9 Jaz 3£103,586£34,5294.88/5
10 Samantha 4£100,445£25,1114.75/5

Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Southampton?

Only 11% of Southampton listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 30% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 89% of listings.

Superhosts
30.4%
Professional management
10.9%
Cohosted listings
26.9%
Instant Book enabled
42.5%
Simplified Pricing
89.2%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Southampton

7 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Southampton, and companies run 12% of its 744 active listings. Stay Gateway is the largest, with 15 listings and an average guest rating of 4.72; the next largest are Pavic Homes, Breen Group, Settle City Stays and Stay With Me. Among the five largest, Breen Group's homes rate highest, at 4.86.

The five largest run 7% of Southampton's listings

Share of Southampton's 744 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Stay Gateway 2% · 15
  • Pavic Homes 2% · 13
  • Breen Group 1% · 10
  • Settle City Stays 1% · 8
  • Stay With Me 1% · 8
  • All other listings 93%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in England, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Southampton vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, New Forest (19 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.6 times as much as Southampton. Fareham and New Forest were the busiest, each booked on 46% of nights against 36% in Southampton.

Airbnb markets near Southampton: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Eastleigh 5 km 151£15,235£16242%
Hampshire 12 km 444£18,908£20341%
Fareham 13 km 102£16,192£15146%
Winchester 17 km 402£23,213£20843%
Cowes 19 km 206£20,996£24237%
New Forest 19 km 1,087£27,504£21346%
Gosport 22 km 70£18,622£24236%
Test Valley 23 km 258£21,564£18442%

Other Airbnb Markets in England

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Markets Similar to Southampton

Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Southampton:

FAQ

Southampton Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Southampton?

An active Southampton Airbnb grossed £10,551 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 744 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,070 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Southampton?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Southampton listings earn between £449 and £2,070 in a typical month, and the top tenth £3,260 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Southampton?

Listings in Southampton were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the England average. September is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Southampton?

The average booked night in Southampton cost £111 before fees. Half of listings charge between £59 and £145, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Southampton?

None of the active Southampton 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.

Is Airbnb profitable in Southampton?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Southampton Airbnb grossed £10,551 in the 12 months to September 2026, 46% below the England average of £19,455. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £7,041 a year (about £590 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 £1,180 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Southampton?

July usually pays best, averaging £2,090 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Southampton?

Each night a Southampton listing was open to book earned £43 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 £89 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Southampton?

Southampton stays were booked 46 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Southampton?

The average Southampton Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Southampton rated?

Guests rate Southampton Airbnbs 4.62 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Southampton?

Ocean Village, City Centre and Hythe draw the most short-term rental interest in Southampton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Southampton?

AirROI counted 744 active Airbnb listings in Southampton as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Eastleigh, 5 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Southampton?

In Southampton, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £50, and some higher fees lift the average to £96.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 744 active Airbnb listings in Southampton 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 British pounds at £0.74 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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