Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
East Linton, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in East Linton brought in £15,721 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for East Linton run through May 2026.
The short answer
East Linton Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £132 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 4.6 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, East Linton is the 253rd-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in East Linton?
Gross bookings per East Linton listing averaged £15,721 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average East Linton listing brought in £3,400 in August, its best month, and £742 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 43% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across East Linton's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £3,590+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,370 or more, roughly £860 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,510 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £920 or less, about 61% 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 4.6 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £1,810.
East Linton Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
August led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in July.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | £2,094 | 53.8% | £132 | £70 | 80 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2025 | £3,250 | 73.1% | £139 | £105 | 139 days | 3.4 nights |
| Aug 2025 | £3,395 | 68.2% | £143 | £110 | 140 days | 4.4 nights |
| Sep 2025 | £2,656 | 65.5% | £131 | £89 | 107 days | 4.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | £1,833 | 47.7% | £130 | £59 | 78 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £802 | 22.1% | £122 | £27 | 69 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,237 | 30.2% | £128 | £40 | 69 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £742 | 22.6% | £132 | £24 | 51 days | 8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,225 | 41.5% | £136 | £44 | 36 days | 6.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,488 | 34.9% | £136 | £48 | 47 days | 6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,428 | 35.0% | £140 | £48 | 66 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | £1,562 | 36.9% | £143 | £50 | 139 days | 3.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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 East Linton listing earns about £1,510 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
Is an Airbnb in East Linton Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average East Linton Airbnb took in £15,721 in the 12 months to May 2026, 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 £1,440 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £910 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £990 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £790 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.
East Linton Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £14,811 | £23,210 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of East Linton bookings | £910 | £1,430 |
| Gross bookings | £15,721 | £24,640 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 80% of East Linton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,040 | −£3,200 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£910 | −£1,430 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£790 | −£1,230 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£310 | −£490 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£470 | −£740 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£160 | −£160 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£80 | −£80 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£4,760 | −£7,330 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £10,961about £910 a month | £17,310about £1,440 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own East Linton Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from East Linton'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 East Linton 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 East Linton's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of East Linton listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 44% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £120 adds about £1,210 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £135 a night or more, against a median of £120. 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 £1,480 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £3,400, against £742 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. East Linton listings average 4.72 stars, and 25% 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 £2,050 a month, against £1,310 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in East Linton?
East Linton listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 2 points above the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 22% in November to 73% in July.
Across East Linton's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 74%+ of open nights, 30 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 44% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 28% or less, roughly two nights a week.
July was the busiest month in East Linton, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in East Linton?
The average nightly rate in East Linton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £132 over the past year, about 36% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 32% below the U.K. average of £195. Rates peak in May and August at about £145 and bottom out in November at about £120.
Across East Linton's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £195+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £135 or more, about £15 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £120 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £96 or less, about 80% of the median.
August rates ran 17% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £134.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in East Linton?
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 East Linton it averaged £58 over the past year, from about £24 in January to about £110 in August.
Across East Linton's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £89+ per open night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £66 or more, about £14 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £52 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £34 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August RevPAR was about 4.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £59.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in East Linton
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in East Linton is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in January.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in East Linton?
Guests book East Linton stays 94 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 140 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 36 days. A typical August booking is made in late March.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 94 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 East Linton
25% of the 20 active listings in East Linton 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 East Linton.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in East Linton
AirROI's area guide picks eight East Linton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by East Linton Village, River Tyne Walk and Linton Lodge. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Linton Village | A charming Scottish village known for its picturesque landscapes and historical sites. Offers a serene countryside experience, attracting guests looking for tranquility and local culture. | Linton Falls, Hailes Castle, Gala Water, East Linton Golf Club, Local Nature Trails |
| River Tyne Walk | A scenic walk along the River Tyne, popular for its natural beauty. Ideal for guests who enjoy outdoor activities and picturesque settings, making it a great location for families and nature lovers. | Tyne Green Park, East Linton Gardens, Scenic Riverbanks, Fishing Spots, Wildlife Watching |
| Linton Lodge | A quieter area known for its spacious lodgings and family-friendly accommodations. Appeals to families and larger groups seeking a peaceful retreat without being far from local attractions. | Local Parks, Children's Play Areas, Picnic Spots, Cycling Routes, Nature Reserves |
| East Lothian Beaches | A short drive from East Linton, these beaches are beautiful and attract visitors during the summer months. Perfect for those looking to enjoy outdoor recreation and seaside attractions. | Tyninghame Beach, Gullane Beach, North Berwick Beach, Seaside Piers, Coastal Pathways |
| Local Historic Pubs | East Linton is home to several historic pubs that offer a taste of local culture. This area attracts guests interested in experiencing Scottish hospitality and traditional cuisine. | The Linton Pub, The East Linton Tap, Local Breweries, Cultural Festivals, Live Music Events |
| North Berwick Town | Nearby town with stunning coastal views and a vibrant arts scene. Popular for tourists looking for a mix of beach and culture, making it an attractive destination. | North Berwick Harbour, Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick Law, Golf Courses, Art Galleries |
| Fidra Island | A small island located off the coast near East Linton, known for its wildlife and scenic views. Great for nature enthusiasts and those looking for unique experiences. | Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking Spots, Walking Trails, Birdwatching, Photography Opportunities |
| Dalkeith Country Park | An expansive country park with a rich history and various outdoor activities. Attracts those who enjoy nature, walking, and family-friendly outings. | Adventure Playground, Historic Buildings, Bike Trails, Picnic Areas, Wildlife |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
East Linton vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 26 km, North Berwick (9 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as East Linton. Port Seton was the busiest, booked on 51% of nights against 43% in East Linton.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Berwick 9 km | 104 | £36,079 | £312 | 42% |
| East Lothian 12 km | 88 | £19,929 | £186 | 42% |
| Longniddry 17 km | 35 | £16,803 | £182 | 47% |
| Port Seton 17 km | 30 | £21,007 | £186 | 51% |
| Cockenzie and Port Seton 17 km | 69 | £20,206 | £167 | 45% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 25 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
| St Monans 25 km | 47 | £23,711 | £172 | 49% |
| Pittenweem 26 km | 75 | £26,558 | £248 | 45% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Airbnb data 3,675 listings
- Glasgow Airbnb data 1,512 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
See all 330 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to East Linton
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to East Linton:
- Watford Airbnb data UK · £131/night · 42.0%
- Plymouth Airbnb data UK · £134/night · 41.9%
- Bristol Airbnb data UK · £140/night · 43.8%
- Bradford Airbnb data UK · £145/night · 43.0%
- Glastonbury Airbnb data UK · £141/night · 44.6%
- Cambridge Airbnb data UK · £130/night · 45.9%
FAQ
East Linton Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in East Linton?
An active East Linton Airbnb grossed £15,721 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,370 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in East Linton?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of East Linton listings earn between £920 and £2,370 in a typical month, and the top tenth £3,590 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 East Linton?
Listings in East Linton were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in East Linton?
The average booked night in East Linton cost £132 before fees. Half of listings charge between £96 and £135, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in East Linton?
In East Linton, 25% 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 East Linton?
Yes, when it's run well. The average East Linton Airbnb grossed £15,721 in the 12 months to May 2026, 45% below the Scotland average of £28,841, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £10,961 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 £1,440 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in East Linton?
August paid best over the past year, at £3,400 per active listing, and January paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in East Linton?
Each night a East Linton listing was open to book earned £58 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 £89 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in East Linton?
East Linton stays were booked 94 days (about three 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 East Linton?
The average East Linton Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in East Linton rated?
Guests rate East Linton Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and communication lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in East Linton?
East Linton Village, River Tyne Walk and Linton Lodge draw the most short-term rental interest in East Linton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in East Linton?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in East Linton as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is North Berwick, 9 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in East Linton?
In East Linton, nearly two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about £51.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in East Linton from June 2025 to May 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.