Airbnb market data · 202512 months to May 2025
Culbokie, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Culbokie brought in £20,945 over the 12 months through May 2025, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Culbokie run through May 2025.
The short answer
Culbokie Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £142 a night and were booked on 51% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.7 times as much as in November, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, Culbokie is the 270th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Culbokie?
Gross bookings per Culbokie listing averaged £20,945 over the 12 months to May 2025 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Culbokie listing brought in £3,860 in August, its best month, and £1,040 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Culbokie's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,090+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,750 or more, roughly £980 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,770 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,150 or less, about two-thirds 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.
August earned about 3.7 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,220. Dashed: May left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Culbokie Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2025 data.
August led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | £3,091 | 67.8% | £153 | 79 days |
| Jul 2024 | £3,561 | 72.8% | £159 | 75 days |
| Aug 2024 | £3,860 | 80.4% | £163 | 68 days |
| Sep 2024 | £2,774 | 80.2% | £150 | 62 days |
| Oct 2024 | £1,921 | 48.4% | £145 | 68 days |
| Nov 2024 | £1,042 | 30.2% | £136 | 39 days |
| Dec 2024 | £1,557 | 43.8% | £138 | 43 days |
| Jan 2025 | £1,269 | 30.2% | £133 | 20 days |
| Feb 2025 | £1,450 | 41.1% | £141 | 65 days |
| Mar 2025 | £1,408 | 35.5% | £140 | 28 days |
| Apr 2025 | £2,475 | 60.6% | £154 | 78 days |
| May 2025* | £2,566 | 52.2% | £169 | 87 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month. *May 2025 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Culbokie home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Culbokie Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Culbokie Airbnb took in £20,945 in the 12 months to May 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,270 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 £2,000 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.
Culbokie Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | £20,945 | £32,610 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −£3,250 | −£5,050 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,050 | −£1,630 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£420 | −£650 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£630 | −£980 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£210 | −£210 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£100 | −£100 |
| 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 | −£5,660 | −£8,620 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £15,285about £1,270 a month | £23,990about £2,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Culbokie Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Culbokie'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 Culbokie 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.
How Culbokie's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Culbokie listings are booked on 69% or more of their nights, against 53% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £110 adds about £1,080 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £165 a night or more, against a median of £110. 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 £2,090 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £3,860, against £1,040 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 £2,720 a month, against £1,750 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Culbokie?
Culbokie listings were booked on 51% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Scotland average (49%) and 10 points above the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 30% in January to 80% in August.
Across Culbokie's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 85%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 69% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 53% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 39% or less, under three nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Culbokie, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 51% 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 Culbokie?
The average nightly rate in Culbokie, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £142 over the past year, about 31% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 27% below the U.K. average of £195. Rates peak in August at about £165 and bottom out in January at about £135.
Across Culbokie's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £270+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £165 or more, about £55 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £110 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £87 or less, about 20% below the median.
August rates ran 22% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £147. Dashed: May data incomplete.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Culbokie
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in Culbokie is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in November.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Culbokie?
Guests book Culbokie stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 79 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical June booking is made in late March.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: May data incomplete.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Culbokie
32% of the 19 active listings in Culbokie 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 Culbokie.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Culbokie
AirROI's area guide picks five Culbokie neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Culbokie Village, Black Isle and Evelix. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culbokie Village | Charming village with scenic views and a friendly community, making it ideal for guests looking for a peaceful retreat in the Scottish Highlands. | Culbokie Primary School, Local parks and nature walks, Nearby Inverness, Black Isle Brewery, Loch Ness nearby |
| Black Isle | A beautiful peninsula offering stunning coastal views, wildlife watching, and outdoor activities. Perfect for tourists interested in nature and adventure. | Fortrose and Rosemarkie Beach, Chanonry Point, Black Isle Brewery, The Moray Firth dolphin watching, Historic castles |
| Evelix | A peaceful area near Culbokie, known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor activities, attractive for nature enthusiasts. | Nearby walking trails, Wildlife watching spots, Culbokie forest walks, Access to local fishing ponds |
| Avoch | A small coastal village with a picturesque harbor, ideal for guests seeking tranquility and stunning coastal views. | Avoch Harbour, The Moray Firth coastline, Boat trips available, Local shops and cafes |
| Balblair | A quiet village located near the more bustling areas, perfect for guests wanting a rural vacation with easy access to local attractions. | Nearby historical sites, Scenic rural tracks, Access to local farms |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Culbokie vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 33 km, Drumnadrochit (32 km away, 54 listings) earned the most per listing, about 52% more than Culbokie.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness 16 km | 800 | £28,539 | £181 | 50% |
| Beauly 17 km | 32 | £15,947 | £125 | 43% |
| Kiltarlity 23 km | 49 | £18,015 | £230 | 36% |
| Highland 26 km | 507 | £25,694 | £200 | 50% |
| Nairn 27 km | 83 | £22,206 | £188 | 49% |
| Tain 28 km | 35 | £17,191 | £157 | 42% |
| Drumnadrochit 32 km | 54 | £31,829 | £257 | 47% |
| Lewiston 33 km | 32 | £24,034 | £188 | 44% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Airbnb data 3,675 listings
- Glasgow Airbnb data 1,512 listings
- Aberdeen City Airbnb data 466 listings
- St Andrews Airbnb data 366 listings
- Fife Airbnb data 332 listings
- Oban Airbnb data 288 listings
- Stirling Airbnb data 280 listings
- Dundee Airbnb data 239 listings
See all 330 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Culbokie
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Culbokie:
- Ludlow Airbnb data UK · £151/night · 47.8%
- Frome Airbnb data UK · £159/night · 48.8%
- Salisbury Airbnb data UK · £147/night · 46.4%
- Oxford Airbnb data UK · £146/night · 46.1%
- North Hertfordshire Airbnb data UK · £129/night · 47.2%
- Gloucester Airbnb data UK · £150/night · 46.2%
FAQ
Culbokie Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Culbokie?
An active Culbokie Airbnb grossed £20,945 on average in the 12 months to May 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 19 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,750 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Culbokie?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Culbokie listings earn between £1,150 and £2,750 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,090 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 Culbokie?
Listings in Culbokie were booked on 51% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Culbokie?
The average booked night in Culbokie cost £142 before fees. Half of listings charge between £87 and £165, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Culbokie?
In Culbokie, 32% 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Culbokie?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Culbokie Airbnb grossed £20,945 in the 12 months to May 2025, 27% below the Scotland average of £28,841, though with only 19 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £15,285 a year (about £1,270 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 £2,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Culbokie?
August paid best over the past year, at £3,860 per active listing, and November paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Culbokie?
Culbokie stays were booked 55 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Culbokie?
Culbokie Village, Black Isle and Evelix draw the most short-term rental interest in Culbokie. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Culbokie?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in Culbokie as of May 2025. The closest tracked market is Inverness, 16 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in Culbokie from June 2024 to May 2025 (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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.