Airbnb market data · 202512 months to July 2025
Dumbarton, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Dumbarton brought in £14,991 over the 12 months through July 2025, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Dumbarton run through July 2025.
The short answer
Dumbarton Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £121 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.3 times as much as in November, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, Dumbarton is the 271st-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Dumbarton?
Gross bookings per Dumbarton listing averaged £14,991 over the 12 months to July 2025 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Dumbarton listing brought in £2,530 in August, its best month, and £777 in November, 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%.
Across Dumbarton's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £3,290+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,360 or more, roughly £1,100 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,240 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £686 or less, about 55% 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 3.3 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £1,650. Dashed: July left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Dumbarton Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the July 2025 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | £2,535 | 64.8% | £104 | 40 days |
| Sep 2024 | £1,746 | 55.2% | £101 | 37 days |
| Oct 2024 | £1,546 | 47.6% | £100 | 37 days |
| Nov 2024 | £777 | 30.5% | £99 | 19 days |
| Dec 2024 | £1,400 | 35.2% | £101 | 35 days |
| Jan 2025 | £1,785 | 45.1% | £98 | 37 days |
| Feb 2025 | £1,398 | 43.2% | £96 | 21 days |
| Mar 2025 | £1,218 | 39.5% | £109 | 26 days |
| Apr 2025 | £1,823 | 44.8% | £117 | 28 days |
| May 2025 | £1,919 | 46.2% | £129 | 50 days |
| Jun 2025 | £2,007 | 51.6% | £138 | 44 days |
| Jul 2025* | £1,889 | 41.7% | £143 | 59 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. *Jul 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 Dumbarton home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb revenue calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Dumbarton Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dumbarton Airbnb took in £14,991 in the 12 months to July 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £910 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 £1,760 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.
Dumbarton Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | £14,991 | £28,630 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −£2,320 | −£4,440 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£750 | −£1,430 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£300 | −£570 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£450 | −£860 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£150 | −£150 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£70 | −£70 |
| 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 | −£4,040 | −£7,520 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £10,951about £910 a month | £21,110about £1,760 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Dumbarton Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Dumbarton'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 Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Dumbarton listings are booked on 67% or more of their nights, against 43% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £105 adds about £1,050 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £135 a night or more, against a median of £105. 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 £1,500 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £2,530, against £777 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 £2,390 a month, against £1,250 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 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. Occupancy swings from 30% in November to 65% in August.
Across Dumbarton's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 79%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 67% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 43% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 23% or less, under two nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Dumbarton, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: July data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 42% 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 Dumbarton?
The average nightly rate in Dumbarton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £121 over the past year, about 41% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 38% below the U.K. average of £195. Rates peak in June at about £140 and bottom out in January and February at about £96.
Across Dumbarton's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £165+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £135 or more, about £30 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £105 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £76 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
June rates ran 43% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £108. Dashed: July data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of £121 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Dumbarton
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton?
Guests book Dumbarton stays 34 days ahead on average (about five weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 50 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical May booking is made in late March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: July data incomplete.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Dumbarton
None of the 19 active listings in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dumbarton
AirROI's area guide picks seven Dumbarton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dumbarton Town Centre, Levengrove Park and Alexandria. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton Town Centre | The heart of the town with shops, restaurants, and historical sites. It's convenient for guests who want to explore local culture and amenities. | Dumbarton Castle, Dumbarton Glen, Church of the Holy Rude, Artisan/Creative Spaces, Dumbarton Bourough Hall |
| Levengrove Park | A beautiful park ideal for families and leisure seekers. Attracts visitors who appreciate nature and outdoor activities, offering scenic views and walking paths. | Levengrove Park, River Leven, Playground areas, Picnic spots |
| Alexandria | Nearby town with a mix of history and modern amenities. It’s a convenient location for guests visiting the larger Loch Lomond area. | The Old Mill, Vale of Leven, Public parks, Local shops, Historic sites |
| Clydebank | An urban area close to Dumbarton with good transport links to Glasgow, attracting both tourists and business travelers looking for affordable accommodations. | Clydebank Shopping Centre, The Titan Crane, Clydebank Museum, Local parks |
| Renton | A small, friendly village atmosphere close to the scenic beauty of Loch Lomond, offering a quiet retreat for visitors. | The River Leven, Woodland walks, Local eateries, Community festivals |
| Bonhill | A residential area that provides easy access to local attractions, ideal for families visiting the region or those exploring Loch Lomond. | Local parks, Historic churches, Community swimming pool |
| Denny | Just a short drive from Dumbarton, Denny offers a unique blend of local culture and nature trails, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. | Local nature trails, Small parks, Local events, Community areas |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Dumbarton vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, Balloch (7 km away, 73 listings) earned the most per listing, about 86% more than Dumbarton. Glasgow was the busiest, booked on 48% of nights against 42% in Dumbarton.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloch 7 km | 73 | £27,953 | £208 | 42% |
| Helensburgh 12 km | 51 | £16,450 | £132 | 45% |
| Renfrewshire 13 km | 55 | £19,606 | £170 | 43% |
| Paisley 15 km | 72 | £15,172 | £139 | 42% |
| Drymen 15 km | 37 | £21,380 | £220 | 41% |
| Gourock 16 km | 32 | £15,306 | £115 | 43% |
| Glasgow 21 km | 1,512 | £24,972 | £174 | 48% |
| Dunoon 23 km | 30 | £19,987 | £264 | 37% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Airbnb data 3,675 listings
- Inverness Airbnb data 800 listings
- Highland Airbnb data 507 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
See all 330 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Dumbarton
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Dumbarton:
- Stockport Airbnb data UK · £120/night · 42.3%
- Weston-super-Mare Airbnb data UK · £122/night · 40.7%
- Trafford Airbnb data UK · £126/night · 41.1%
- Watford Airbnb data UK · £131/night · 42.0%
- Hereford Airbnb data UK · £114/night · 42.6%
- Charnwood Airbnb data UK · £117/night · 43.4%
FAQ
Dumbarton Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Dumbarton?
An active Dumbarton Airbnb grossed £14,991 on average in the 12 months to July 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 £2,360 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Dumbarton?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dumbarton listings earn between £686 and £2,360 in a typical month, and the top tenth £3,290 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Dumbarton?
Listings in Dumbarton were booked on 42% 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 Dumbarton?
The average booked night in Dumbarton cost £121 before fees. Half of listings charge between £76 and £135, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Dumbarton?
None of the active Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dumbarton Airbnb grossed £14,991 in the 12 months to July 2025, 48% 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, £10,951 a year (about £910 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 £1,760 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Dumbarton?
August paid best over the past year, at £2,530 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton stays were booked 34 days (about five 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton Town Centre, Levengrove Park and Alexandria draw the most short-term rental interest in Dumbarton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Dumbarton?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in Dumbarton as of July 2025. The closest tracked market is Balloch, 7 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in Dumbarton from August 2024 to July 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.