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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026

Dumfries, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
65
Avg. booking lead time
68 days
Listings showing a permit
28%
Peak revenue month
August
Lowest revenue month
February

The short answer

Dumfries Airbnb Market at a Glance

Dumfries is priced below the Scotland average. Listings averaged £148 a night, about 28% less than that average of £205, and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to its 49% occupancy.

August, usually the best month, brings in about 87% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.

With 65 active listings, Dumfries is the 57th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 18% while the number of active listings shrank 4%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Dumfries?

Gross bookings per Dumfries listing averaged £19,490 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 Dumfries listing brings in £2,670 in August, its best month, and £1,420 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 2.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £3,550+ a month, about twice the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,590 or more, roughly £810 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about £1,780 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £927 or less, about half 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 earns about 1.9 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, £1,890. 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.

Dumfries Airbnb Data by Month

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, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in September 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Dumfries, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025£1,85350.9%£155£6084 days5.3 nights
Nov 2025£1,64447.6%£151£5559 days2.7 nights
Dec 2025£1,79946.3%£155£5872 days4.1 nights
Jan 2026£1,64342.8%£152£5356 days5 nights
Feb 2026£1,41046.6%£153£5042 days3.7 nights
Mar 2026£1,43241.7%£155£4640 days3.9 nights
Apr 2026£1,95049.6%£156£6560 days4.8 nights
May 2026£2,50061.2%£156£8163 days3.8 nights
Jun 2026£2,20851.6%£151£74107 days3.4 nights
Jul 2026£2,52254.4%£157£8177 days3.5 nights
Aug 2026£2,81061.4%£161£9176 days3.7 nights
Sep 2026£2,34062.5%£163£7860 days3.5 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.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Dumfries address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Dumfries Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Dumfries Airbnb took in £19,490 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,080 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 £1,570 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,340 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,190 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £920 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.

Dumfries Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Dumfries Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings£18,150£26,310
Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Dumfries bookings£1,340£1,950
Gross bookings£19,490£28,260
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Dumfries listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−£3,020−£4,380
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself−£1,340−£1,950
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−£970−£1,410
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−£390−£570
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−£580−£850
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−£190−£190
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, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−£6,590−£9,450
Left for housing costs, then profit£12,900about £1,080 a month£18,810about £1,570 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Dumfries Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Dumfries'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 Dumfries 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.

How Dumfries's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Dumfries listings are booked on 72% or more of their nights, against 54% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £99 adds about £993 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £160 a night or more, against a median of £99. 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 £1,820 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about £2,670, against £1,420 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Dumfries listings average 4.82 stars, and 40% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 £2,360 a month, against £1,620 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Dumfries?

Dumfries listings were booked on 47% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 6 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 62% in August and falls to 42% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 84%+ of open nights, 30 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 72% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 54% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 30% or less, under three nights a week.

August is usually the busiest month in Dumfries, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month rate of 47% 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 Dumfries?

The average nightly rate in Dumfries, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £148 over the past year, about 28% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 24% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £160 and bottom out in October at about £130.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £275+ a night, about 2.7 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge £160 or more, about £60 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about £99 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £83 or less, about 17% below the median.

July rates run 24% above October's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £148.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Dumfries?

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 Dumfries it averaged £67 over the past year, from about £49 in a typical March to about £86 in a typical August.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £120+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn £79 or more, about £25 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about £52 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £32 or less, about 61% of the median.

August RevPAR is about 1.8 times March's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £62. The 12-month RevPAR of £67 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Dumfries

Dumfries has one high season, May through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to March and slows again in October and November. A listing earns about 48% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Dumfries

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, £1,910.

Revenue by month in Dumfries in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Dumfries, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryLow season£1,530
FebruaryLow season£1,420
MarchLow season£1,510
AprilShoulder season£1,880
MayHigh season£2,260
JuneHigh season£1,950
JulyHigh season£2,390
AugustHigh season£2,670
SeptemberHigh season£2,170
OctoberLow season£1,720
NovemberLow season£1,640
DecemberShoulder season£1,800
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Dumfries by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonMay–September£2,29057%£159
Shoulder seasonApril, December£1,84050%£154
Low seasonJanuary–March, October–November£1,57047%£145

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Dumfries?

Guests book Dumfries stays 68 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. June stays are booked furthest out, about 87 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 40 days. A typical June booking is made in mid-March.

June 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 68 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Dumfries

28% of the 65 active listings in Dumfries 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 Dumfries.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dumfries

AirROI's area guide picks seven Dumfries neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dumfries Town Centre, Morton Castle and New Abbey. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dumfries
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Dumfries Town CentreThe heart of Dumfries featuring historic architecture and a vibrant atmosphere. A perfect spot for visitors looking to explore local shops, restaurants, and culture.Dumfries Museum, Robert Burns Centre, The Crichton, Dumfries Arts Centre, The Riverside Walk
Morton CastleA scenic location surrounding the ruins of a historic castle, ideal for those interested in history and nature, providing a peaceful retreat.Morton Castle, Scenic walks, Nearby forests, Fishing opportunities, Historic landscape
New AbbeyA quaint village near the famous Sweetheart Abbey, offering charm and tranquility. It's perfect for guests interested in exploring rural Scotland and local culture.Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey Cornmill, Scenic countryside, Walking trails, Local artisan shops
LochfootA picturesque area near the River Nith with beautiful views and outdoor activities. Great for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet getaway.River Nith walks, Lochfoot gardens, Fishing, Birdwatching, Nature trails
AuldgirthA small village situated by the river, providing a serene environment for relaxation. Perfect for travelers wanting to experience the Scottish countryside.Local walks, Fishing spots, Historic sites, Countryside views, Rural charm
GlencapleLocated along the Solway Coast, Glencaple offers stunning sea views and outdoor activities. Ideal for coastal scenery enthusiasts.Solway Coast, Walking trails, Birdwatching, Seaside activities, Craft shops
Castle DouglasThough slightly outside Dumfries, it's an attractive market town known for its food scene and local amenities, appealing to tourists looking for a broader experience.Threave Castle, Galloway Wildlife Park, Local markets, Food shops, Scenic countryside

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Dumfries Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Dumfries, alongside 8 private-room listings (12%). Apartments or condos (42%) and houses (38%) split the stock almost evenly.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Dumfries Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 86%
  • Private room 12%
  • Hotel room 2%
Room types in numbers
Dumfries Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home86.2%56
Private room12.3%8
Hotel room1.5%1

Apartments and houses split the stock

Dumfries Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 42%
  • House 38%
  • Hotel/Boutique 8%
  • Unique stay 6%
  • Others 5%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 2%
Property types in numbers
Dumfries Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
Apartment/Condo41.5%27
House38.5%25
Hotel/Boutique7.7%5
Unique stay6.2%4
Others4.6%3
Cabin/Outdoor1.5%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Dumfries Have?

One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Dumfries (35% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (33%). Shares are of the 54 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Dumfries entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Dumfries entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio1.9%1
1 bedroom35.2%19
2 bedrooms33.3%18
3 bedrooms20.4%11
4 bedrooms5.6%3
5+ bedrooms3.7%2

What Each Home Size Earns in Dumfries

A typical one-bedroom home in Dumfries earned £15,500 over the past year, against £26,300 for a three-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Dumfries
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
1 bedroom19£15,500£16,000£10450%
2 bedrooms18£23,200£22,400£10460%
3 bedrooms11£26,300£22,200£20938%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Dumfries Sleep?

Most Dumfries listings are sized for couples and small families: 60% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more. Shares are of the 58 listings with a guest capacity on file (89% of the market).

Dumfries listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Dumfries listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listings with a capacity on fileListings
1 guest1.7%1
2 guests20.7%12
3 guests1.7%1
4 guests36.2%21
5 guests10.3%6
6 guests24.1%14
8+ guests5.2%3

How Dumfries Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Dumfries hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. About a quarter of listings (25%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
24
Beds per listing
3.2
Show exact location
25%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Dumfries Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Dumfries: 80% of listings have one, and 60% offer self check-in.

Share of Dumfries listings with each common amenity

  • Heating 98%
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • Wifi 95%
  • TV 91%
  • Kitchen 86%
  • Hot water 85%
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 80%
  • Washer 80%
  • Dishes and silverware 78%
  • Microwave 78%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Dumfries?

Dumfries draws mostly domestic guests: 85% of those who left reviews live in the United Kingdom. No single city dominates: Glasgow is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews. Of the 15% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United States and Australia.

85% of Dumfries guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 85%
  • International 15%

Where Dumfries guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Glasgow 6%
  • Edinburgh 5%
  • London 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Dumfries guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Glasgow6.3%
Edinburgh5.2%
London3.4%

Where Dumfries guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United Kingdom 85%
  • United States 4%
  • Australia 3%
  • Germany 2%
  • Canada 2%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Dumfries guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United Kingdom85.2%
United States3.7%
Australia2.5%
Germany2.4%
Canada2.2%

Languages spoken by Dumfries guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 68%
  • French 7%
  • German 6%
  • Spanish 5%
  • Italian 2%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Dumfries guests
LanguageShare of guests
English67.6%
French7.5%
German6.2%
Spanish4.6%
Italian2.1%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Dumfries?

Dumfries Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 40% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; location and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.80. Listings here carry long review histories, about 117 reviews each on average.

Communication scores highest in Dumfries; location and value tie for lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.85
  • Cleanliness 4.83
  • Communication 4.92
  • Location 4.80
  • Check-in 4.90
  • Value 4.80
Category scores in numbers
Dumfries guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.85
Cleanliness4.83
Communication4.92
Location4.80
Check-in4.90
Value4.80

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Dumfries: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly six in ten Dumfries listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 43% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 34% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Dumfries listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 35%
  • 181-270 days 22%
  • 91-180 days 34%
  • 31-90 days 9%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Dumfries listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days35.4%23
181-270 days21.5%14
91-180 days33.8%22
31-90 days9.2%6

Days a year Dumfries listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 9%
  • 181-270 days 34%
  • 91-180 days 22%
  • 31-90 days 25%
  • 1-30 days 11%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Dumfries listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days9.2%6
181-270 days33.8%22
91-180 days21.5%14
31-90 days24.6%16
1-30 days10.8%7

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Dumfries?

The average Dumfries booking lasts 4.2 nights, longest in January and shortest in November. Listings took about 37 bookings each over the year, some 2,420 in all. More than 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 Dumfries

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Dumfries Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

85% of listings in Dumfries accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Dumfries listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 43% 28 listings
  • 2 Nights 42% 27 listings
  • 3 Nights 12% 8 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 3% 2 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Dumfries?

Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Dumfries, used by 34% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 32% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Dumfries listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 29% 19 listings
  • Moderate 34% 22 listings
  • Limited 5% 3 listings
  • Firm 28% 18 listings
  • Strict 2% 1 listing
  • Super Strict 60 Days 3% 2 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Dumfries?

More than half of Dumfries listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £24; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.2 nights, that adds roughly £6 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
£24
Listings charging a fee
52.3%
Share of gross revenue
6.9%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Dumfries

The top-grossing Airbnb in Dumfries, a five-bedroom home, took in £64,700 over the past year, about 3.3 times the city's average of £19,500.

Luxurious 5 bedroom house with games room Luxurious 5 bedroom house with games room Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.76
Revenue
£64,691
Occupancy
56.9%
Daily rate
£309
Modern period town house with hot tub Modern period town house with hot tub Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
£59,529
Occupancy
56.1%
Daily rate
£285
Shepherd's Hut Spa Shepherd's Hut Spa Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.88
Revenue
£45,008
Occupancy
60.3%
Daily rate
£204
Stylish Riverside apartment within a Park setting Stylish Riverside apartment within a Park setting Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
£43,756
Occupancy
68.2%
Daily rate
£165
Cardoness House Cardoness House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
£42,188
Occupancy
54.4%
Daily rate
£661
Woodend Cottage 
Stylish, idyllic getaway Woodend Cottage Stylish, idyllic getaway Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Revenue
£40,257
Occupancy
69.2%
Daily rate
£158

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Dumfries?

Only 2% of Dumfries listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 54% of listings. Seven in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval.

Superhosts
53.8%
Professional management
1.5%
Cohosted listings
12.3%
Instant Book enabled
69.2%

Nearby markets

Dumfries vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 48 km, Cockermouth (47 km away, 93 listings) earned the most per listing, about 12% more than Dumfries.

Airbnb markets near Dumfries: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Dumfries and Galloway 20 km142£19,130£19940%
Sandyhills 22 km36£9,702£16431%
Kippford 24 km31£19,266£17740%
Moffat 32 km39£18,857£15347%
Kirkcudbright 37 km53£18,632£18841%
Gatehouse of Fleet 42 km56£16,194£22733%
Cockermouth 47 km93£21,836£15645%
Carlisle 48 km135£14,536£11844%

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FAQ

Dumfries Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Dumfries?

An active Dumfries Airbnb grossed £19,490 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 65 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,590 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Dumfries?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dumfries listings earn between £927 and £2,590 in a typical month, and the top tenth £3,550 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 Dumfries?

Listings in Dumfries were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. August is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Dumfries?

The average booked night in Dumfries cost £148 before fees. Half of listings charge between £83 and £160, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, 28% 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 Dumfries?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Dumfries Airbnb grossed £19,490 in the 12 months to October 2026, 32% 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, £12,900 a year (about £1,080 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 £1,570 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Dumfries?

August usually pays best, averaging £2,670 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.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Dumfries?

Each night a Dumfries listing was open to book earned £67 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 £120 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Dumfries?

Dumfries stays were booked 68 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Dumfries?

The average Dumfries Airbnb stay lasted 4.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 37 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Dumfries rated?

Guests rate Dumfries Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dumfries?

Dumfries Town Centre, Morton Castle and New Abbey draw the most short-term rental interest in Dumfries. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Dumfries?

AirROI counted 65 active Airbnb listings in Dumfries as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Dumfries and Galloway, 20 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £24; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.

How many tourists visit Dumfries, UK?

All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 2,417 Airbnb stays in Dumfries, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 65 active Airbnb listings in Dumfries 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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