The perfect Beach celebration house Entire home · 11 bedrooms Rated 4.88 - Revenue
- £102,231
- Occupancy
- 36.6%
- Daily rate
- £818
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Dunoon brought in £19,987 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 31% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Dunoon earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged £264 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
May, usually the best month, brings in about 88% more per listing than February, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Dunoon is the 158th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 33% while the number of active listings shrank 19%.
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Gross bookings per Dunoon listing averaged £19,987 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 Dunoon listing brings in £3,740 in May, its best month, and £1,990 in February, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: May leads June by 2%, and February sits just 3% below March, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 2.8 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.
May 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, £2,790. 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.
June 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in September 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, May is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £3,218 | 45.8% | £242 | £104 | 54 days | 4.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,085 | 29.9% | £228 | £70 | 25 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,244 | 22.9% | £235 | £40 | 40 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,477 | 16.3% | £224 | £48 | 26 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,318 | 35.0% | £226 | £47 | 45 days | 3.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,432 | 34.3% | £228 | £46 | 29 days | 5.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,346 | 35.9% | £229 | £78 | 55 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | £3,149 | 38.6% | £241 | £102 | 78 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,417 | 48.6% | £270 | £114 | 73 days | 6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £2,872 | 38.2% | £262 | £93 | 57 days | 5.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £3,133 | 47.4% | £285 | £101 | 143 days | 6.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £3,225 | 49.6% | £266 | £108 | 64 days | 3.7 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 Dunoon address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dunoon Airbnb took in £19,987 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,010 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 £1,680 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,980 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,260 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £870 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 | £17,007 | £27,980 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Dunoon bookings | £2,980 | £4,910 |
| Gross bookings | £19,987 | £32,890 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 80% of Dunoon listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,600 | −£4,280 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,980 | −£4,910 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,000 | −£1,640 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£400 | −£660 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£600 | −£990 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£200 | −£200 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£7,880 | −£12,780 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £12,107about £1,010 a month | £20,110about £1,680 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Dunoon'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 Dunoon 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 £2,740 a month, against £1,670 for the average one.
Occupancy
Dunoon 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 climbs to 52% in August and falls to 32% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Dunoon, February 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 Dunoon, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £264 over the past year, about 29% above the Scotland average of £205 and about 35% above the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about £160 in December to about £265 in August.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 66% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £227. The 12-month ADR of £264 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Dunoon it averaged £96 over the past year, from about £66 in a typical March to about £122 in a typical June.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
June 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, £91. The 12-month RevPAR of £96 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Dunoon is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in May and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Dunoon
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, £2,910.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £2,710 |
| February | £1,990 |
| March | £2,050 |
| April | £3,050 |
| May | £3,740 |
| June | £3,650 |
| July | £3,190 |
| August | £3,280 |
| September | £2,920 |
| October | £3,010 |
| November | £2,290 |
| December | £3,080 |
Guests book Dunoon stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 124 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 28 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
37% of the 30 active listings in Dunoon 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 Dunoon.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Dunoon neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dunoon Town Centre, Dunoon waterfront and Kilcreggan. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunoon Town Centre | The heart of Dunoon, featuring a mix of shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. Ideal for guests wanting to explore local amenities and the vibrant community. | Dunoon Burgh Hall, Cowal Museum, Dunoon Pier, Local shops and eateries, Art galleries |
| Dunoon waterfront | Known for its scenic walking paths and water activities. Perfect for guests who love nature and outdoor pursuits, with stunning sunset views over the water. | Waterfront promenade, Kayaking and sailing opportunities, Beach areas, Play parks, Stunning views of the hills and loch |
| Kilcreggan | A charming village with a quiet atmosphere, offering easy access to ferry services and outdoor activities, making it an appealing choice for relaxation and nature lovers. | Kilcreggan ferry terminal, Beautiful village landscape, Local pubs and eateries, Coastal walks, Historical sites |
| Ardnadam | A small and peaceful area close to Dunoon, ideal for families and those seeking a quieter retreat with easy access to the main town's attractions. | Seafront views, Walking paths, Nearby nature reserves, Local parks, Proximity to Dunoon |
| Toward | Serene location away from the hustle and bustle, offering great views and a more rural Airbnb experience. Attracts guests looking for tranquility and the beauty of the Scottish countryside. | Toward Point Lighthouse, Countryside walks, Scenic views of the Firth of Clyde, Nearby beaches, Historical landmarks |
| Inveraray | A bit further afield but known for its historic castle and beautiful loch views. Attracts visitors looking to experience Scottish history and scenic beauty with an easy drive from Dunoon. | Inveraray Castle, Loch Fyne, Local shops, Cafes and restaurants, Scenic drives |
| Benmore Botanic Garden | A renowned garden located nearby, perfect for guests interested in nature and botany. This area offers a unique experience with peaceful surroundings and beautiful landscapes. | Benmore Botanic Gardens, Nature trails, Extensive plant collections, Stunning scenery, Visitor center and walkways |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Dunoon is an entire home: all 30 listings rent the whole place. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 57%, ahead of houses (43%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Dunoon Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Dunoon Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 56.7% | 17 |
| House | 43.3% | 13 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Dunoon (37% of entire homes), and 30% have three or more bedrooms.
Dunoon entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 30.0% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.7% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 10.0% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.3% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.7% | 5 |
Most Dunoon listings are sized for couples and small families: 63% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 20% take eight or more.
Dunoon listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 26.7% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 6.7% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 30.0% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 10.0% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 6.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 20.0% | 6 |
Dunoon hosts set up an average of 3.5 beds per listing. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Waterfront settings are common in Dunoon: 43% of listings have one, and 40% offer beach access.
Share of Dunoon listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Dunoon guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 26% of those who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by German and French.
74% of Dunoon guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Dunoon guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 9.0% |
| Glasgow | 7.7% |
| Edinburgh | 6.5% |
Where Dunoon guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% |
| United States | 8.8% |
| Germany | 4.4% |
| Canada | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | 3.1% |
Languages spoken by Dunoon guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 59.3% |
| German | 12.3% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| Dutch | 4.9% |
Dunoon Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 47% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.78.
Check-in scores highest in Dunoon; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Dunoon listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Dunoon listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 53.3% | 16 |
| 181-270 days | 30.0% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 10.0% | 3 |
| 31-90 days | 6.7% | 2 |
Days a year Dunoon listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.7% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 10.0% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 30.0% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 33.3% | 10 |
| 1-30 days | 20.0% | 6 |
Bookings in Dunoon average 2.8 to 5.3 nights depending on the month, longest in June and shortest in December. Listings took about 22 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 Dunoon
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than three-quarters of listings in Dunoon accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Dunoon 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 Dunoon, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly three-quarters of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 27% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Dunoon listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Dunoon listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £58, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £152, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of about four nights, that adds roughly £14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Dunoon, an 11-bedroom home, took in £102,000 over the past year, about 5.1 times the city's average of £20,000. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has one bedroom.
The perfect Beach celebration house Entire home · 11 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Family & Pet Friendly Sea Views Sleeps 12 Hot Tub Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Strone House Entire home · 7 bedrooms
8 Bed in Dunoon (oc-87881) Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.53
Clydeside Villa | Waterfront, Sea Views & Hot Tub Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.75
Bright waterside apartment, central location Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run a third of Dunoon listings and owners run the rest. 63% 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 80% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 26 km, Balloch (23 km away, 73 listings) earned the most per listing, about 40% more than Dunoon. North Ayrshire was the busiest, booked on 52% of nights against 37% in Dunoon.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourock 7 km | 32 | £15,306 | £115 | 43% |
| Helensburgh 14 km | 51 | £16,450 | £132 | 45% |
| Rothesay 15 km | 78 | £18,503 | £210 | 37% |
| Largs 18 km | 65 | £16,969 | £123 | 45% |
| Millport 22 km | 43 | £16,056 | £134 | 41% |
| Balloch 23 km | 73 | £27,953 | £208 | 42% |
| Lochgoilhead 24 km | 30 | £26,799 | £237 | 34% |
| North Ayrshire 26 km | 43 | £18,429 | £171 | 52% |
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FAQ
An active Dunoon Airbnb grossed £19,987 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 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.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dunoon listings earn between £830 and £2,360 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,750 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 Dunoon were booked on 37% 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 Dunoon cost £264 before fees. Half of listings charge between £94 and £215; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
In Dunoon, 37% 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 Dunoon Airbnb grossed £19,987 in the 12 months to October 2026, 31% 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, £12,107 a year (about £1,010 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 £1,680 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
May usually pays best, averaging £3,740 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 Dunoon listing was open to book earned £96 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 £232 or more.
Dunoon 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.
The average Dunoon Airbnb stay lasts about four nights. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Dunoon Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Dunoon Town Centre, Dunoon waterfront and Kilcreggan draw the most short-term rental interest in Dunoon. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Dunoon as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Gourock, 7 km away.
In Dunoon, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £58, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £152, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 651 Airbnb stays in Dunoon, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Dunoon 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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