Caiplie House -Large Victorian self catering house Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.72 - Revenue
- £109,607
- Occupancy
- 49.5%
- Daily rate
- £656
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Crail brought in £28,827 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Scotland average of £28,841.
Part of Fife
The short answer
Crail earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged £254 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.5 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 88 active listings, Crail is the 32nd-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 13% while the number of active listings grew 14%.
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Gross bookings per Crail listing averaged £28,827 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 Crail listing brings in £4,850 in August, its best month, and £1,400 in January, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: August leads July by 1%, and January sits just 4% below February, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 38% 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 2.3 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 3.5 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,900. 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.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in August 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,800 | 41.3% | £269 | £90 | 81 days | 5.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,193 | 33.3% | £259 | £73 | 87 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,128 | 30.3% | £265 | £69 | 95 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,497 | 20.4% | £258 | £48 | 54 days | 5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,395 | 25.6% | £259 | £50 | 52 days | 4.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £2,156 | 33.3% | £265 | £70 | 57 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,943 | 43.0% | £279 | £98 | 86 days | 3.5 nights |
| May 2026 | £3,432 | 47.6% | £284 | £111 | 82 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,539 | 55.8% | £286 | £118 | 100 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £5,186 | 65.1% | £282 | £167 | 109 days | 5.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £5,184 | 69.8% | £284 | £167 | 104 days | 4.3 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £3,841 | 57.5% | £275 | £128 | 89 days | 3.8 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Crail address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Crail Airbnb took in £28,827 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,420 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 £2,150 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £4,090 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,760 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,210 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 | £24,737 | £37,220 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Crail bookings | £4,090 | £6,150 |
| Gross bookings | £28,827 | £43,370 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 99% of Crail listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£4,430 | −£6,660 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£4,090 | −£6,150 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,440 | −£2,170 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£580 | −£870 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£860 | −£1,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£290 | −£290 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£11,830 | −£17,580 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £16,997about £1,420 a month | £25,790about £2,150 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Crail'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 Crail 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.
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 £3,610 a month, against £2,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
Crail listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 2 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 21% in January to 65% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Crail, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Crail, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £254 over the past year, about 24% above the Scotland average of £205 and about 30% above the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in June and August at about £285 and bottom out in November and December at about £240.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 21% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £265.
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 Crail it averaged £99 over the past year, from about £45 in a typical January to about £156 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 3.5 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, £95.
Seasonality
Crail 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 2.7 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Crail
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, £2,900.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | £1,400 |
| February | Low season | £1,460 |
| March | Low season | £2,110 |
| April | Shoulder season | £2,990 |
| May | High season | £3,450 |
| June | High season | £3,410 |
| July | High season | £4,820 |
| August | High season | £4,850 |
| September | High season | £3,600 |
| October | Shoulder season | £2,700 |
| November | Low season | £1,980 |
| December | Low season | £2,010 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–September | £4,030 | 56% | £282 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, October | £2,840 | 43% | £258 |
| Low seasonNovember–March | £1,790 | 29% | £251 |
Guests book Crail stays 82 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 115 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 49 days. A typical July booking is made in late March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
53% of the 88 active listings in Crail 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 Crail.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Crail neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Crail Harbour, East Neuk of Fife and Crail High Street. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crail Harbour | The picturesque harbour area offers stunning views and is a hub for fishing and sailing. It's perfect for tourists seeking a coastal experience with local charm. | Crail Harbour, Crail Golfing Society, Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, Firth of Forth, Crail to Anstruther Walk |
| East Neuk of Fife | Known for its beautiful villages and scenic coastal paths, this area attracts visitors looking for a peaceful yet picturesque getaway. | Pittenweem Harbour, Anstruther Pleasure Cruises, St. Monans Windmill, Cellardyke, Kellie Castle |
| Crail High Street | This historic street is lined with charming shops, cafes, and eateries, offering visitors a taste of local culture and cuisine. | The Lobster Shack, Crail Gallery, The Shoregate, Crail Pottery, Fisherman's Chapel |
| Crail Beach | A small, sandy beach that is ideal for beach lovers and families. Its serene environment makes it a great spot for relaxation and water activities. | Crail Beach, Crail Coastal Path, Windy Bay, rock pooling, bird watching |
| Crail Golf Course | Renowned for its stunning views over the sea, this golf course draws enthusiasts from all over seeking a unique golfing experience. | Crail Golfing Society, Crail Golf Course, Crail to Anstruther Coastal Path, Paterson's Quay |
| Crail Art Gallery | For culture lovers, the art gallery showcases local artists and various exhibitions throughout the year, making it a cultural hotspot. | Crail Art Gallery, Local Art Exhibitions, Art Workshops, Crail Food Festival |
| Crail's Market Square | A vibrant area where local vendors sell fresh produce and crafts, perfect for tourists looking to experience local life and shop for souvenirs. | Crail Market Square, Local Produce Stalls, Craft Shops, Food Stalls |
| Crail's Coastal Path | This scenic path offers breathtaking views along the coast and is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts, providing access to various nearby towns. | Crail to Anstruther Coastal Path, Crail Nature Reserve, Bird Watching, Photography Spots |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Crail is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses are the most common property type at 67%, about 2.6 times the share of apartments and condos (26%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Crail Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 96.6% | 85 |
| Private room | 3.4% | 3 |
Listings by property type
Crail Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 67.0% | 59 |
| Apartment/Condo | 26.1% | 23 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.3% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.3% | 2 |
| Unique stay | 1.1% | 1 |
| Others | 1.1% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Crail (36% of entire homes), and 46% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 83 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Crail entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.2% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 16.9% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.1% | 30 |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.1% | 25 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% | 6 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Crail earned £26,700 over the past year, against £28,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14 | £26,700 | £26,900 | £240 | 44% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30 | £18,900 | £20,400 | £178 | 43% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25 | £28,000 | £32,200 | £225 | 46% |
The most common capacity in Crail is four guests (34% of listings), and 44% of listings sleep six or more.
Crail listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 14.1% | 12 |
| 3 guests | 2.4% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 34.1% | 29 |
| 5 guests | 5.9% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 23.5% | 20 |
| 7 guests | 3.5% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 16.5% | 14 |
Crail hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. Only 32% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Crail: 42% of listings have one, and 69% have a backyard.
Share of Crail listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Crail guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 28% of those who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and Australia. English is spoken by 61% of guests, and French by 14%.
72% of Crail guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Crail guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 8.9% |
| Glasgow | 7.7% |
| London | 4.6% |
Where Crail guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% |
| United States | 10.7% |
| Australia | 3.1% |
| Germany | 2.8% |
| France | 2.7% |
Languages spoken by Crail guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 60.7% |
| French | 13.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
Crail Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 58% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.75, against 4.96 for location.
Location scores highest in Crail; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.86 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.96 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.75 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Crail listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 27% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Crail listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 37.5% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 38.6% | 34 |
| 91-180 days | 17.0% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 6.8% | 6 |
Days a year Crail listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.8% | 6 |
| 181-270 days | 20.5% | 18 |
| 91-180 days | 37.5% | 33 |
| 31-90 days | 26.1% | 23 |
| 1-30 days | 9.1% | 8 |
The average Crail booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in July and shortest in March. Listings took about 30 bookings each over the year, some 2,600 in all. About seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Crail
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About six in ten listings in Crail accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Crail 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 Crail, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 25% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Crail listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly three-quarters of Crail listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £101, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £205, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly £25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Crail, a seven-bedroom home, took in £110,000 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of £28,800.
Caiplie House -Large Victorian self catering house Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.72
Garden Cottage in the heart of Crail. Sleeps 8. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Luxury | Views | 2 mins to Golf & Beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Hazelton Townhouse | Crail Entire home · 7 bedrooms
Harbour Lights - Spectacular Sea Views Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Firthview | Crail Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.67 Professional management companies run a quarter of Crail listings and owners run the rest. 61% 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 99% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 24 km, North Berwick (24 km away) earned the most per listing, about 25% more than Crail. St Monans was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 43% in Crail.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellardyke 6 km | 60 | £26,715 | £199 | 44% |
| Anstruther 6 km | 55 | £23,150 | £179 | 44% |
| Pittenweem 8 km | 75 | £26,558 | £248 | 45% |
| St Monans 11 km | 47 | £23,711 | £172 | 49% |
| St Andrews 13 km | 366 | £34,564 | £328 | 44% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 15 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
| Fife 24 km | 332 | £19,795 | £230 | 38% |
| North Berwick 24 km | 104 | £36,079 | £312 | 42% |
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FAQ
An active Crail Airbnb grossed £28,827 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 88 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,680 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Crail listings earn between £1,580 and £3,680 in a typical month, and the top tenth £5,860 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Crail were booked on 43% 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 Crail cost £254 before fees. Half of listings charge between £150 and £320, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Crail, 53% 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 Crail Airbnb grossed £28,827 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, £16,997 a year (about £1,420 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 £2,150 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £4,850 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.
Each night a Crail listing was open to book earned £99 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 £183 or more.
Crail stays were booked 82 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 Crail Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 30 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Crail Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Crail Harbour, East Neuk of Fife and Crail High Street draw the most short-term rental interest in Crail. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 88 active Airbnb listings in Crail as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Cellardyke, 6 km away.
In Crail, nearly three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £101, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £205, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 2,604 Airbnb stays in Crail, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 88 active Airbnb listings in Crail 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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