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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
1,558
Avg. booking lead time
62 days
Listings showing a permit
<1%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

York Airbnb Market at a Glance

Bookings in York run ahead of the England average at similar prices. Listings averaged £180 a night and were booked on 44% of available nights, against £180 and 40% for the England average.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 1,558 active listings, York is the 11th-largest of 1,108 England markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 13%.

Map of Airbnb listings in York Browse the live York Airbnb market See Every York Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in York?

Gross bookings per York listing averaged £23,362 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 York listing brings in £3,320 in July, its best month, and £1,530 in January, its slowest. August runs within 1% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 2.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,740+ a month, about 2.2 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,330 or more, roughly £1,200 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about £2,170 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,130 or less, about half 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 2.2 times what January does

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,480. 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.

York 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.

August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in York, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025£2,51651.8%£177£8468 days3.3 nights
Oct 2025£2,76752.1%£179£8969 days2.6 nights
Nov 2025£2,46449.0%£175£8277 days2.6 nights
Dec 2025£2,84652.9%£182£9275 days2.7 nights
Jan 2026£1,48732.5%£164£4843 days3.3 nights
Feb 2026£1,75140.9%£166£6345 days2.9 nights
Mar 2026£1,81138.0%£167£5847 days2.9 nights
Apr 2026£2,25845.1%£174£7558 days2.9 nights
May 2026£2,80849.3%£187£9170 days2.8 nights
Jun 2026£2,68548.0%£187£8966 days2.8 nights
Jul 2026£3,45753.3%£197£11279 days3.1 nights
Aug 2026£3,50057.1%£199£11380 days2.8 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole York market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb profit calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in York Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average York Airbnb took in £23,362 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,200 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 £1,860 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,860 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,430 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,030 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.

York 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 York Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings£20,502£31,530
Cleaning fees guests pay12% of York bookings£2,860£4,400
Gross bookings£23,362£35,930
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 94% of York listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−£3,460−£5,320
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself−£2,860−£4,400
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−£1,170−£1,800
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−£470−£720
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−£700−£1,080
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−£230−£230
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−£120−£120
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−£9,010−£13,670
Left for housing costs, then profit£14,352about £1,200 a month£22,260about £1,860 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own York Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from York'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 York 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 York's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of York listings are booked on 70% or more of their nights, against 48% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £155 adds about £1,540 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £210 a night or more, against a median of £155. 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 £2,050 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about £3,320, against £1,530 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. York listings average 4.80 stars, and 47% 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 £2,990 a month, against £1,950 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in York?

York listings were booked on 44% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the England average (40%) and 3 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 56% in August and falls to 34% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 83%+ of open nights, 35 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 70% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 48% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 25% or less, under two nights a week.

August is usually the busiest month in York, January the quietest

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

The 12-month rate of 44% 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 York?

The average nightly rate in York, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £180 over the past year, about the same as the England and U.K. averages (£180 and £185). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £195 and bottom out in January and March at about £165.

The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £290+ a night, about 1.9 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge £210 or more, about £55 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about £155 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £115 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

August rates run 18% above January's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £175.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in York?

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 York it averaged £76 over the past year, from about £49 in a typical January to about £107 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £139+ per open night, about 2.1 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn £99 or more, about £35 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about £66 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £36 or less, about 55% of the median.

July RevPAR is about 2.2 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, £82. The 12-month RevPAR of £76 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 York

York has two high seasons, May–August and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to March.

Average revenue by month in York

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, £2,480.

Revenue by month in York in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in York, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season£1,530
FebruaryLow season£1,780
MarchLow season£1,830
AprilShoulder season£2,290
MayHigh season£2,700
JuneHigh season£2,580
JulyHigh season£3,320
AugustHigh season£3,310
SeptemberShoulder season£2,490
OctoberShoulder season£2,670
NovemberShoulder season£2,450
DecemberHigh season£2,860
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in York by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonMay–August, December£2,95052%£187
Shoulder seasonApril, September–November£2,47051%£169
Low seasonJanuary–March£1,72039%£165

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in York?

Guests book York stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 79 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 41 days. A typical August booking is made in late May.

August stays are booked furthest ahead

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

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in York

Fewer than 1% of the 1,558 active listings in York 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 York.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in York

AirROI's area guide picks eight York neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by York City Centre, The Bishy Road and The Knavesmire. 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 York
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
York City Centre The heart of York, known for its medieval architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Ideal for tourists exploring iconic landmarks and historical sites.York Minster, Shambles, York Castle Museum, National Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower
The Bishy Road A trendy area known for its independent shops and cafes. Appeals to guests looking for a more local experience while being close to the city centre.Bishy Road shops, Bishy Road Market, Local cafes, Parks and green spaces, Yorkshire Terrier Café
The Knavesmire This green space offers a peaceful atmosphere with proximity to the city centre. Ideal for families and groups seeking outdoor activities.Knavesmire Park, York Racecourse, Walking trails, Cycling paths, Picnic areas
Fulford A desirable residential area close to York with access to the River Ouse and scenic parks, attracting visitors looking for retreats in a quieter locale.Fulford Ings, Rowntree Park, Local pubs, River Ouse
Heworth Another charming neighborhood with a mix of history and modern amenities. Great for families and those looking for residential comfort while near attractions.Heworth Green, Local history, Heworth village pubs, Heworth Golf Club
Acomb A suburban area with a community feel, offering reasonable prices and accessibility to the city. Suitable for budget travelers and longer stays.Local shops, Acomb Green, Parks, Community events
South Bank Located across the river from the city centre, South Bank is popular with those seeking riverside views and a relaxed atmosphere, yet within walking distance to attractions.Rowntree Park, River Ouse paths, Local cafes, York City Walls
Bootham Close to the city centre yet more residential, Bootham is known for its historical buildings and a quieter environment. Ideal for tourists wanting a balance of city life and peace.Bootham Bar, Museums, Local eateries, Museum Gardens

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

Listings

York Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 86% of listings in York, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in seven (14%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 54%, ahead of houses (38%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

York Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 86%
  • Private room 14%
  • Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
York Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home85.8%1,337
Private room13.8%215
Shared room0.4%6

Listings by property type

York Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 54%
  • House 38%
  • Hotel/Boutique 6%
  • Unique stay <1%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Others <1%
Property types in numbers
York Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo53.8%838
House38.4%598
Hotel/Boutique5.6%88
Unique stay0.8%12
Cabin/Outdoor0.7%11
Others0.7%11

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in York Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in York (42% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (32%). Shares are of the 1,310 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

York 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
York entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio4.0%53
1 bedroom31.8%417
2 bedrooms42.5%557
3 bedrooms13.7%179
4 bedrooms5.1%67
5+ bedrooms2.9%38

What Each Home Size Earns in York

A typical studio in York earned £14,200 over the past year, against £64,700 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in York
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio53£14,200£18,200£12848%
1 bedroom417£19,300£19,100£13547%
2 bedrooms557£22,300£23,700£18444%
3 bedrooms179£28,200£32,400£26141%
4 bedrooms67£46,100£50,200£36044%
5+ bedrooms38£64,700£69,100£62136%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in York Sleep?

Most York listings are sized for couples and small families: 70% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more. Shares are of the 1,410 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).

York 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
York listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest0.7%10
2 guests27.6%389
3 guests3.9%55
4 guests37.5%528
5 guests4.9%69
6 guests16.3%230
7 guests1.6%22
8+ guests7.5%105

How York Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

York hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About half of listings (49%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
10
Beds per listing
2.4
Show exact location
49%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in York Offer?

Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 5% of listings have it.

Share of York listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Heating 97%
  • Smoke alarm 96%
  • TV 91%
  • Hot water 91%
  • Hair dryer 89%
  • Hangers 89%
  • Bed linens 88%
  • Kitchen 88%
  • Iron 87%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in York

Listings in York with a pool table earned about 85% more a year, on average, than those without: £42,900 against £23,100. The gap is smaller for a game console (about 65% more) and a sound system (about 50% more). 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 York 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

  • Pool table +86% on 1% of listings
  • Game console +66% on 1% of listings
  • Sound system +52% on 6% of listings
  • Smart lock +49% on 4% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +46% on 14% of listings
  • River view +44% on 3% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +44% on 24% of listings
  • Air conditioning +42% on 5% of listings
  • Hot tub +41% on 2% of listings
  • Pets allowed +38% on 16% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of York listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Pool table1%£42,900£23,100+86%
Game console1%£38,300£23,200+66%
Sound system6%£34,500£22,700+52%
Smart lock4%£34,100£22,900+49%
Indoor fireplace14%£31,900£21,900+46%
River view3%£33,200£23,000+44%
Outdoor furniture24%£30,400£21,200+44%
Air conditioning5%£32,400£22,900+42%
Hot tub2%£32,800£23,200+41%
Pets allowed16%£30,300£22,000+38%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in York?

Most York guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 27% of those who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and Australia.

73% of York guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 73%
  • International 27%

Where York guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • London 7%
  • Manchester 1%
  • Edinburgh 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where York guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
London6.9%
Manchester1.4%
Edinburgh1.4%

Where York guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United Kingdom 73%
  • United States 9%
  • Australia 4%
  • Canada 2%
  • France 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where York guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United Kingdom73.0%
United States8.6%
Australia3.9%
Canada2.0%
France1.4%

Languages spoken by York guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 63%
  • French 9%
  • Spanish 7%
  • German 5%
  • Chinese 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by York guests
Language Share of guests
English63.0%
French8.7%
Spanish6.8%
German5.1%
Chinese2.7%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in York?

York Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 47% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.73. Listings here carry long review histories, about 125 reviews each on average.

Location scores highest in York; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.86
  • Cleanliness 4.81
  • Communication 4.87
  • Location 4.88
  • Check-in 4.86
  • Value 4.73
Category scores in numbers
York guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.86
Cleanliness4.81
Communication4.87
Location4.88
Check-in4.86
Value4.73

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in York: Stays, Rules and Fees

About two-thirds of York listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 34% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 28% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year York listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 39%
  • 181-270 days 28%
  • 91-180 days 25%
  • 31-90 days 8%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year York listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days39.1%609
181-270 days27.8%433
91-180 days24.7%385
31-90 days7.5%117
1-30 days0.9%14

Days a year York listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 10%
  • 181-270 days 24%
  • 91-180 days 28%
  • 31-90 days 22%
  • 1-30 days 16%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year York listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days10.0%156
181-270 days24.2%377
91-180 days28.3%441
31-90 days21.5%335
1-30 days16.0%249

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

The average York booking lasts 3.2 nights, longest in January and shortest in November. Listings took about 39 bookings each over the year, some 60,200 in all. 56% of 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 York

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

York Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About nine in ten listings in York accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by York listings

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

  • 1 Night 37% 584 listings
  • 2 Nights 53% 831 listings
  • 3 Nights 7% 108 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 1% 17 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 16 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 2 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in York?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in York, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 40% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of York listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 17% 267 listings
  • Moderate 23% 359 listings
  • Limited 7% 110 listings
  • Firm 40% 620 listings
  • Strict 10% 150 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 11 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 2% 38 listings
  • Non-refundable <1% 2 listings
  • Other <1% 1 listing

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in York?

About three-quarters of York listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £58, and some higher fees lift the average to £93. Spread over the average stay of 3.2 nights, that adds roughly £18 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
£58
Average cleaning fee
£93
Listings charging a fee
74.6%
Share of gross revenue
12.2%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in York

The top-grossing Airbnb in York, a six-bedroom home, took in £240,000 over the past year, about 10 times the city's average of £23,400. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.

Jorvik Villas Jorvik Villas Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Revenue
£239,523
Occupancy
51.0%
Daily rate
£1,238
Alexander House York Alexander House York Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
£167,247
Occupancy
56.3%
Daily rate
£758
Deighton Lodge York - Luxury Farmhouse Sleeps 26 Deighton Lodge York - Luxury Farmhouse Sleeps 26 Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Revenue
£161,812
Occupancy
43.2%
Daily rate
£989
The Knavesmire. Townhouse in the centre of York. The Knavesmire. Townhouse in the centre of York. Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
£155,130
Occupancy
41.3%
Daily rate
£1,025
Stunning Central York Apartments Sleep 17 Stunning Central York Apartments Sleep 17 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
£150,712
Occupancy
64.8%
Daily rate
£601
Central York Escape - The House Central York Escape - The House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
£150,094
Occupancy
89.3%
Daily rate
£429

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in York?

York Boutique is the top-grossing host in York, with £1.27 million in bookings across 56 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 26% of the market's 1,558 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Violet Homes grossed £45,300 per listing, about twice York Boutique's £22,700.

Top Airbnb hosts in York by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
York Boutique 56£1,272,339£22,7204.76/5
Cottages 28£1,180,158£42,1484.83/5
Violet Homes 21£951,044£45,2884.76/5
4 Stays York 147£921,815£6,2714.75/5
5 Goodramgate 24£860,919£35,8724.74/5
6 Jerry 19£777,671£40,9304.82/5
7 WelcomeLets Yorkshire 68£662,295£9,7404.72/5
8 The Cosy Collection Ltd 14£594,945£42,4964.89/5
9 Pass The Property 13£521,702£40,1314.56/5
10 Yorcation 17£457,624£26,9194.73/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in York?

Professional management companies run 27% of York listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 52% of listings. 64% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 94% of listings.

Superhosts
51.5%
Professional management
26.8%
Cohosted listings
20.1%
Instant Book enabled
63.7%
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Largest Airbnb Management Companies in York

12 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in York, and companies run 32% of its 1,558 active listings. Stays York is the largest, with 148 listings and an average guest rating of 4.79; the next largest are WelcomeLets, York Boutique Lets, Cottages.com and StayinYork. Among the five largest, StayinYork's homes rate highest, at 4.88.

The five largest run 21% of York's listings

Share of York's 1,558 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Stays York 9% · 148
  • WelcomeLets 4% · 69
  • York Boutique Lets 4% · 60
  • Cottages.com 2% · 28
  • StayinYork 2% · 24
  • All other listings 79%

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 all 12 companies ranked in the York Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.

Nearby markets

York vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

York earns about as much per listing as Helmsley, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km. Pocklington was the busiest, booked on 50% of nights against 44% in York.

Airbnb markets near York: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Allerthorpe 19 km 63£10,514£18824%
Pocklington 20 km 35£20,468£15750%
Knaresborough 25 km 65£23,013£16049%
North Yorkshire 30 km 817£18,917£20839%
Harrogate 30 km 348£22,130£17341%
Helmsley 32 km 47£23,025£23240%
Leeds 34 km 942£11,281£11437%
Ripon 35 km 50£19,959£18941%

Other Airbnb Markets in England

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Markets Similar to York

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

FAQ

York Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in York?

An active York Airbnb grossed £23,362 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,558 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,330 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in York?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of York listings earn between £1,130 and £3,330 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,740 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 York?

Listings in York were booked on 44% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the England average. August is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in York?

The average booked night in York cost £180 before fees. Half of listings charge between £115 and £210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in York?

Fewer than 1% of active York 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 York?

Yes, when it's run well. The average York Airbnb grossed £23,362 in the 12 months to September 2026, 20% above 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, £14,352 a year (about £1,200 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 £1,860 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in York?

July usually pays best, averaging £3,320 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in York?

Each night a York listing was open to book earned £76 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 £139 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in York?

York stays were booked 62 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in York?

The average York Airbnb stay lasted 3.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 39 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in York rated?

Guests rate York Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in York?

York City Centre, The Bishy Road and The Knavesmire draw the most short-term rental interest in York. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in York?

AirROI counted 1,558 active Airbnb listings in York as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Allerthorpe, 19 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in York?

In York, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £58, and some higher fees lift the average to £93.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 1,558 active Airbnb listings in York 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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