Cheerful 5 bedroom home on Loch Lomond Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- £169,903
- Occupancy
- 48.4%
- Daily rate
- £883
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Balloch brought in £27,952 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates are in line with the Scotland average, but bookings trail it. Listings averaged £208 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 73 active listings, Balloch is the 46th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Balloch listing averaged £27,952 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Balloch listing brings in £4,560 in August, its best month, and £1,490 in February, its slowest. January runs within 4% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 2.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about three times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,740. 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.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,598 | 44.6% | £212 | £84 | 67 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,659 | 28.8% | £191 | £55 | 46 days | 2.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,383 | 32.1% | £201 | £77 | 86 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,696 | 22.0% | £190 | £55 | 70 days | 5.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,454 | 27.3% | £187 | £52 | 60 days | 2.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,744 | 22.6% | £197 | £56 | 44 days | 2.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,451 | 41.2% | £211 | £82 | 61 days | 2.9 nights |
| May 2026 | £3,517 | 54.2% | £219 | £113 | 113 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,317 | 53.0% | £230 | £111 | 89 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,408 | 61.4% | £238 | £142 | 111 days | 4.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,557 | 66.2% | £237 | £147 | 99 days | 2.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £3,406 | 53.9% | £222 | £114 | 80 days | 2.6 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 Balloch market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Balloch Airbnb took in £27,952 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,530 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 £2,310 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,240 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,720 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,320 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £25,712 | £38,480 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Balloch bookings | £2,240 | £3,360 |
| Gross bookings | £27,952 | £41,840 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Balloch listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£4,090 | −£6,130 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,240 | −£3,360 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,400 | −£2,090 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£560 | −£840 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£840 | −£1,260 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£280 | −£280 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£140 | −£140 |
| 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 | −£9,550 | −£14,100 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £18,402about £1,530 a month | £27,740about £2,310 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Balloch'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 Balloch home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about £3,490 a month, against £2,330 for the average one.
Occupancy
Balloch listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and in line with the U.K. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 21% in January to 68% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Balloch, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Balloch, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £208 over the past year, about the same as the Scotland average (£205) and about 7% above the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £230 and bottom out in February and November at about £180.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 28% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £202.
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 Balloch it averaged £88 over the past year, from about £50 in a typical January to about £147 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about three times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £90.
Seasonality
Balloch has one high season, May through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to March. A listing earns about 2.3 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Balloch
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, £2,740.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | £1,540 |
| February | Low season | £1,490 |
| March | Low season | £1,750 |
| April | Shoulder season | £2,680 |
| May | High season | £3,490 |
| June | High season | £3,450 |
| July | High season | £4,250 |
| August | High season | £4,560 |
| September | High season | £3,130 |
| October | Shoulder season | £2,540 |
| November | Low season | £1,670 |
| December | Low season | £2,350 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–September | £3,780 | 59% | £222 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, October | £2,610 | 45% | £197 |
| Low seasonNovember–March | £1,760 | 28% | £185 |
Guests book Balloch stays 77 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 109 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 41 days. A typical August booking is made in late April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 77 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
37% of the 73 active listings in Balloch display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Balloch.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Balloch neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Balloch Country Park, Loch Lomond Shores and Duck Bay Marina. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Balloch Country Park | A picturesque park at the edge of Loch Lomond, ideal for outdoor activities and family fun. Attracts nature lovers and tourists looking for scenic walks and views of the loch. | Loch Lomond, Balloch Castle, Nature trails, Water activities, Picnic areas |
| Loch Lomond Shores | Popular shopping and leisure destination with stunning views of Loch Lomond. Offers a mix of retail, dining, and outdoor activities, appealing to visitors year-round. | The Sea Life Centre, Shopping outlets, Restaurants, Loch cruises, Walking trails |
| Duck Bay Marina | A beautiful marina area located at the northern end of Loch Lomond. Attracts boating enthusiasts and those looking for waterfront dining and relaxation. | Marina facilities, Water sports, Dining options, Scenic boat trips, Picnic areas |
| Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park | Scotland's largest regional park with numerous walking and cycling paths, as well as opportunities for wildlife watching. Popular among adventurous tourists. | Walking and biking trails, Wildlife viewing, Scenic landscapes, Visitor centre, Outdoor activities |
| Balloch train station area | Conveniently located for access to public transportation, making it easy for tourists to travel to Glasgow and surrounding areas. Appeals to travelers looking for convenience. | Train connections to Glasgow, Local shops and eateries, Parks nearby, Proximity to Loch Lomond |
| Local pubs and restaurants | Balloch boasts a variety of traditional Scottish pubs and eateries that attract both locals and tourists looking for authentic dining experiences. | McMonagles, The Ship Inn, Local fish and chips, Scenic views, Live music |
| Balloch Castle | A historical landmark that draws visitors interested in Scottish history and architecture. The surrounding parkland is great for walks and events. | Castle ruins, Events and weddings, Historical tours, Garden areas, Loch views |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Balloch, alongside 10 private-room listings (14%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 51%, ahead of houses (37%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Balloch Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.3% | 63 |
| Private room | 13.7% | 10 |
Listings by property type
Balloch Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 50.7% | 37 |
| House | 37.0% | 27 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.8% | 5 |
| Others | 4.1% | 3 |
| Unique stay | 1.4% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Balloch (42% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (34%). Shares are of the 62 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Balloch entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 33.9% | 21 |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.9% | 26 |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.5% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.5% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Balloch earned £15,500 over the past year, against £26,600 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 21 | £15,500 | £17,200 | £150 | 43% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26 | £26,600 | £24,700 | £151 | 48% |
Most Balloch listings are sized for couples and small families: 67% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 19% take eight or more. Shares are of the 63 listings with a guest capacity on file (86% of the market).
Balloch listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 22.2% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 3.2% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 41.3% | 26 |
| 5 guests | 7.9% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 6.3% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 19.0% | 12 |
Balloch hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing. Only 29% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Balloch: 96% of listings offer it, and 52% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Balloch listings with each common amenity
Guests
Balloch splits its demand between home and abroad: 46% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 50%, followed by French and German.
54% of Balloch guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Balloch guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.5% |
| Edinburgh | 2.7% |
| Glasgow | 2.3% |
Where Balloch guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% |
| United States | 11.6% |
| France | 7.9% |
| Germany | 5.2% |
| Canada | 3.4% |
Languages spoken by Balloch guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 50.4% |
| French | 12.0% |
| German | 10.8% |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| Dutch | 4.1% |
Balloch Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 53% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.71, against 4.90 for host communication. Listings here carry long review histories, about 127 reviews each on average.
Communication scores highest in Balloch; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.85 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Balloch listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 26% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Balloch listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 34.2% | 25 |
| 181-270 days | 39.7% | 29 |
| 91-180 days | 21.9% | 16 |
| 31-90 days | 4.1% | 3 |
Days a year Balloch listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.1% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 21.9% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 41.1% | 30 |
| 31-90 days | 26.0% | 19 |
| 1-30 days | 6.8% | 5 |
The average Balloch booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in May. Listings took about 33 bookings each over the year, some 2,390 in all. Nearly half 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 Balloch
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About eight in ten listings in Balloch accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Balloch listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Balloch, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 51% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Balloch listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About seven in ten Balloch listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £47, and some higher fees lift the average to £66. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly £13 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Balloch, a five-bedroom home, took in £170,000 over the past year, about 6.1 times the city's average of £28,000.
Cheerful 5 bedroom home on Loch Lomond Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Bonnie Banks Guesthouse - Loch Lomond Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Riverside Penthouse in Balloch, Loch Lomond Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Westertonhill Lodge 5 with Hot Tub for hire Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Westertonhill Lodge 6 with Hot Tub for hire Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Stunning 2 bed Penthouse Apartment at Loch Lomond Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Only 7% of Balloch listings are classed as professionally managed. 58% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, Arrochar (24 km away, 33 listings) earned the most per listing, about 93% more than Balloch.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helensburgh 10 km | 51 | £16,450 | £132 | 45% |
| Drymen 10 km | 37 | £21,380 | £220 | 41% |
| Gourock 16 km | 32 | £15,306 | £115 | 43% |
| Renfrewshire 20 km | 55 | £19,606 | £170 | 43% |
| Paisley 20 km | 72 | £15,172 | £139 | 42% |
| Dunoon 23 km | 30 | £19,987 | £264 | 37% |
| Arrochar 24 km | 33 | £54,083 | £298 | 55% |
| Glasgow 25 km | 1,512 | £24,972 | £174 | 48% |
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FAQ
An active Balloch Airbnb grossed £27,952 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 73 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,140 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Balloch listings earn between £1,230 and £3,140 in a typical month, and the top tenth £5,160 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Balloch were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Balloch cost £208 before fees. Half of listings charge between £120 and £210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Balloch, 37% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Balloch Airbnb grossed £27,952 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Scotland average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £18,402 a year (about £1,530 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 £2,310 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £4,560 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.
Each night a Balloch listing was open to book earned £88 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 £153 or more.
Balloch stays were booked 77 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Balloch Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 33 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Balloch Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Balloch Country Park, Loch Lomond Shores and Duck Bay Marina draw the most short-term rental interest in Balloch. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 73 active Airbnb listings in Balloch as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Helensburgh, 10 km away.
In Balloch, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £47, and some higher fees lift the average to £66.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 2,386 Airbnb stays in Balloch, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 73 active Airbnb listings in Balloch from November 2025 to October 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 November 2025 to October 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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