Balass Lodge near The Old Course St. Andrews Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- £70,546
- Occupancy
- 53.1%
- Daily rate
- £402
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Cupar brought in £21,856 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 24% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Cupar earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged £251 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 33 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 33 active listings, Cupar is the 136th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 6% while the number of active listings grew 3%.
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Gross bookings per Cupar listing averaged £21,856 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 Cupar listing brings in £3,460 in July, its best month, and £1,440 in February, its slowest. 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 3.2 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.
July earns about 2.4 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, £2,420. 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 August 2026 and bookings in October 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £3,062 | 54.1% | £239 | £99 | 50 days | 4.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,942 | 34.1% | £231 | £65 | 30 days | 3.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,221 | 31.7% | £235 | £72 | 73 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,534 | 23.2% | £231 | £49 | 57 days | 7.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,587 | 25.2% | £229 | £57 | 92 days | 3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,985 | 37.2% | £234 | £64 | 28 days | 4.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,787 | 42.8% | £249 | £93 | 54 days | 4.8 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,769 | 42.0% | £250 | £89 | 59 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,870 | 47.6% | £265 | £96 | 65 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £3,818 | 51.3% | £272 | £123 | 78 days | 3.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £3,334 | 53.6% | £274 | £108 | 76 days | 3.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,524 | 47.2% | £272 | £84 | 40 days | 3.5 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.
The typical Cupar listing earns about £2,100 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cupar Airbnb took in £21,856 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,170 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 £1,990 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,030 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,340 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,000 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £19,826 | £33,470 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Cupar bookings | £2,030 | £3,420 |
| Gross bookings | £21,856 | £36,890 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Cupar listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,300 | −£5,580 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,030 | −£3,420 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,090 | −£1,840 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£440 | −£740 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£660 | −£1,110 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£220 | −£220 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£110 | −£110 |
| 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 | −£7,850 | −£13,020 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £14,006about £1,170 a month | £23,870about £1,990 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Cupar'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 Cupar 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 £3,070 a month, against £1,820 for the average one.
Occupancy
Cupar listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 12 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 4 points below the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 28% in January to 54% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
October is usually the busiest month in Cupar, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 37% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Cupar, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £251 over the past year, about 22% above the Scotland average of £205 and about 29% above the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £265 and bottom out in November and December at about £220.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 20% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £239.
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 Cupar it averaged £81 over the past year, from about £50 in a typical January to about £112 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.2 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, £79.
Seasonality
With only 33 active listings, the monthly pattern in Cupar is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Cupar
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, £2,420.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,540 |
| February | £1,440 |
| March | £1,740 |
| April | £2,740 |
| May | £2,760 |
| June | £2,700 |
| July | £3,460 |
| August | £3,190 |
| September | £2,560 |
| October | £2,720 |
| November | £1,760 |
| December | £2,450 |
Guests book Cupar stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 83 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 44 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July 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 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
48% of the 33 active listings in Cupar 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 Cupar.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Cupar neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Cupar Town Centre, Glenrothes and Newburgh. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cupar Town Centre | The heart of Cupar with charming shops, restaurants, and cafes. It's a popular area for both locals and visitors, making it a prime spot for Airbnb hosting. | Cupar Heritage Museum, Fife Folk Museum, Cupar Golf Club, Historic buildings, Parks and Gardens |
| Glenrothes | Just a short drive from Cupar, Glenrothes offers amenities and is a growing suburban area. It attracts families and business travelers alike. | Glenrothes Town Centre, Fife Ice Arena, Skate Park, The Garden Centre, Cinemas |
| Newburgh | A quaint town near Cupar, Newburgh offers picturesque views of the River Tay and is close to the scenic countryside, attracting nature lovers. | Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club, Elcho Castle, Nature walks, Local shops, Tranquil parks |
| Kilmany | A small village with beautiful countryside surroundings, Kilmany provides a peaceful retreat for guests looking to escape the city life and is gaining attention. | Kilmany Church, Countryside views, Walking trails, Local wildlife, Quiet village atmosphere |
| Ladybank | Close to Cupar, Ladybank is known for its beautiful landscapes and is an attractive area for those enjoying rural living while still being near town amenities. | Ladybank Golf Club, Local nature reserves, Historic sites, Walking trails, Community events |
| Ceres | A picturesque village with a vibrant community, Ceres is perfect for travelers wanting to experience the charm of rural Scotland while close to Cupar. | Ceres Village Hall, Local shops, Scenic views, Walking and cycling routes, Ceres Highland Games |
| Kingskettle | A small village with a welcoming community, Kingskettle offers a rural escape, attracting visitors interested in the Scottish countryside. | Kingskettle Park, Local cafes, Countryside walks, Historical landmarks, Cultural events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 82% of listings in Cupar, alongside 6 private-room listings (18%). Houses are the most common property type at 70%, about 3.3 times the share of apartments and condos (21%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Cupar Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 81.8% | 27 |
| Private room | 18.2% | 6 |
Listings by property type
Cupar Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 69.7% | 23 |
| Apartment/Condo | 21.2% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 3.0% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 3.0% | 1 |
| Others | 3.0% | 1 |
The most common size among Cupar's 27 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (8 homes).
Cupar 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 | 18.5% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% | 8 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.5% | 5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 18.5% | 5 |
The most common capacity in Cupar is eight or more guests (30% of listings), and 52% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 27 listings with a guest capacity on file (82% of the market).
Cupar 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 | 14.8% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 25.9% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 7.4% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 18.5% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 29.6% | 8 |
Cupar hosts set up an average of 3.8 beds per listing. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Backyards are common in Cupar: 73% of listings have one, and 73% offer free parking on site.
Share of Cupar listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Cupar guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 30% of those who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from Germany and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by German and Spanish.
70% of Cupar guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Cupar guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 6.2% |
| Glasgow | 4.8% |
| London | 4.3% |
Where Cupar guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.0% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 6.0% |
| France | 4.6% |
| Canada | 3.2% |
Languages spoken by Cupar guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 58.9% |
| German | 11.6% |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Dutch | 2.1% |
Cupar Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 70% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.86. Listings here carry long review histories, about 83 reviews each on average.
Accuracy scores highest in Cupar; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.94 |
| Cleanliness | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.86 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Cupar listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 18% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Cupar listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 42.4% | 14 |
| 181-270 days | 39.4% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 15.2% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 3.0% | 1 |
Days a year Cupar listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.0% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 15.2% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 39.4% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 27.3% | 9 |
| 1-30 days | 15.2% | 5 |
The average Cupar booking lasts 4 nights, longest in March and shortest in February. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year. More than six 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 Cupar
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About six in ten listings in Cupar accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Cupar 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 Cupar, used by 42% 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 33% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Cupar listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About six in ten Cupar listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £40, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £108, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4 nights, that adds roughly £10 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Cupar, a four-bedroom home, took in £70,500 over the past year, about 3.2 times the city's average of £21,900.
Balass Lodge near The Old Course St. Andrews Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Oasis Retreat Hot Tub Escape Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.61
Bespoke highly flexible & fully accessible 8BR Apt Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Fife Farm Cottage Nr St Andrews Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Edenwoodend Cottage Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Balass House Stables Cottage Nr St Andrews Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Only 6% of Cupar listings are classed as professionally managed. Seven in ten 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 97% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, St Andrews (14 km away) earned the most per listing, about 58% more than Cupar. St Monans was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 37% in Cupar.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fife 8 km | 332 | £19,795 | £230 | 38% |
| St Andrews 14 km | 366 | £34,564 | £328 | 44% |
| Dundee 18 km | 239 | £17,802 | £152 | 41% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 18 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
| St Monans 19 km | 47 | £23,711 | £172 | 49% |
| Pittenweem 21 km | 75 | £26,558 | £248 | 45% |
| Anstruther 22 km | 55 | £23,150 | £179 | 44% |
| Cellardyke 22 km | 60 | £26,715 | £199 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Cupar Airbnb grossed £21,856 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 33 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,540 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cupar listings earn between £1,100 and £3,540 in a typical month, and the top tenth £5,330 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 Cupar were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. October is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Cupar cost £251 before fees. Half of listings charge between £115 and £275, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Cupar, 48% 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 Cupar Airbnb grossed £21,856 in the 12 months to October 2026, 24% below the Scotland average of £28,841. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £14,006 a year (about £1,170 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 £1,990 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging £3,460 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 Cupar listing was open to book earned £81 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 £147 or more.
Cupar stays were booked 53 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Cupar Airbnb stay lasted 4 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Cupar Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score accuracy highest and value lowest.
Cupar Town Centre, Glenrothes and Newburgh draw the most short-term rental interest in Cupar. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 33 active Airbnb listings in Cupar as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Fife, 8 km away.
In Cupar, about six in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £40, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £108, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 776 Airbnb stays in Cupar, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 33 active Airbnb listings in Cupar 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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