Pointgarry Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- £127,477
- Occupancy
- 47.6%
- Daily rate
- £920
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
East Lothian, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in East Lothian brought in £19,929 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 31% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
East Lothian Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in East Lothian trail the Scotland average, at prices about 9% lower. Listings averaged £186 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.9 times as much as in January, the slowest.
With 88 active listings, East Lothian is the 33rd-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in East Lothian?
Gross bookings per East Lothian listing averaged £19,929 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average East Lothian listing brought in £4,190 in August, its best month, and £1,450 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 38% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,850+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,100 or more, roughly £1,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,760 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,030 or less, about 58% 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 2.9 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average £4,190 £1,450
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,480.
East Lothian 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,565 | 42.9% | £190 | £83 | 39 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,551 | 29.0% | £180 | £52 | 17 days | 3.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,241 | 36.5% | £193 | £72 | 31 days | 4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,448 | 26.4% | £176 | £47 | 28 days | 9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,665 | 35.3% | £173 | £59 | 35 days | 6.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,598 | 32.9% | £173 | £52 | 42 days | 3.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,942 | 35.8% | £180 | £65 | 50 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,623 | 41.6% | £191 | £85 | 67 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,045 | 51.8% | £190 | £102 | 47 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £3,987 | 57.0% | £215 | £129 | 70 days | 5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,190 | 61.6% | £219 | £135 | 89 days | 3.2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,906 | 53.9% | £200 | £97 | 64 days | 3.2 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole East Lothian market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in East Lothian Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average East Lothian Airbnb took in £19,929 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,070 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 £1,910 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,850 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,230 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.
East Lothian Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £18,079 | £31,830 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of East Lothian bookings | £1,850 | £3,260 |
| Gross bookings | £19,929 | £35,090 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of East Lothian listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,920 | −£5,140 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,850 | −£3,260 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,000 | −£1,750 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£400 | −£700 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£600 | −£1,050 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£7,070 | −£12,200 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £12,859about £1,070 a month | £22,890about £1,910 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own East Lothian Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from East Lothian'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 Lothian 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 Lothian's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of East Lothian listings are booked on 60% or more of their nights, against 37% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £140 adds about £1,420 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £215 a night or more, against a median of £140. 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 £1,810 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £4,190, against £1,450 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. East Lothian listings average 4.73 stars, and 41% 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 £2,920 a month, against £1,660 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in East Lothian?
East Lothian 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 26% in January to 62% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 81%+ of open nights, 44 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 60% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 37% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 22% or less, under two nights a week.
August was the busiest month in East Lothian, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average 42% 62% 26%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in East Lothian?
The average nightly rate in East Lothian, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £186 over the past year, about 9% below the Scotland average of £205 and about the same as the U.K. average (£195). Rates peak in July and August at about £220 and bottom out in February and March at about £175.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £330+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £215 or more, about £75 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £140 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £105 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August rates ran 26% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average £219 £173
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £190.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in East Lothian?
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 Lothian it averaged £78 over the past year, from about £47 in January to about £135 in August.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £143+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £93 or more, about £30 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £61 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £38 or less, about 62% of the median.
August RevPAR was about 2.9 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average £135 £47
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £81.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in East Lothian
East Lothian has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about twice as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | £3,530 | 56% | £206 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, October | £2,590 | 42% | £190 |
| Low seasonNovember–April | £1,740 | 33% | £179 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in East Lothian?
Guests book East Lothian stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 89 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 17 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average 48 days 89 days 17 days
The 12-month figure of 55 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 Lothian
23% of the 88 active listings in East Lothian 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 Lothian.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in East Lothian
AirROI's area guide picks six East Lothian neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dunbar, Haddington and Gullane. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | A historic market town with beautiful coastal scenery and rich history. It attracts visitors interested in historical sites and natural beauty, including surfers and outdoor enthusiasts. | Dunbar Castle, John Muir Country Park, Belhaven Beach, Dunbar Harbour, East Links Family Park |
| Haddington | The county town of East Lothian with charming streets and historical architecture. Great for visitors interested in culture and history, along with easy access to nature. | St Mary's Church, Haddington's medieval streets, Linn Botanic Gardens, The River Tyne, The Haddington Town Trail |
| Gullane | Known for its beautiful beaches and golf courses, Gullane is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers, particularly golfers. | Gullane Beach, Gullane Golf Club, East Lothian Coast, Nature reserves, Local eateries |
| Tranent | A town rich in history, providing a mix of modern convenience and historical attractions. It's ideal for visitors who want to explore East Lothian's heritage. | Tranent Church, The Battle of Prestonpans site, Local nature walks, Modern shopping facilities, Historic sites |
| East Linton | A charming village with a rural atmosphere close to various outdoor activities. Attracts those seeking a quiet countryside retreat. | Tyne Waterfront, Historic village architecture, Outdoor walking paths, Local shops and cafes, Cultural landmarks |
| Musselburgh | Close to Edinburgh, Musselburgh offers a mix of city convenience and coastal charm. Great for those looking to explore both the city and the seaside. | Musselburgh Beach, The Esk River, Local golf courses, Musselburgh Racecourse, Historic buildings |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
East Lothian Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 63% of listings in East Lothian, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in three (38%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 49%, about 1.7 times the share of apartments and condos (28%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
East Lothian Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 63%
- Private room 38%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 62.5% | 55 |
| Private room | 37.5% | 33 |
Listings by property type
East Lothian Airbnb listings by property type
- House 49%
- Apartment/Condo 28%
- Cabin/Outdoor 15%
- Hotel/Boutique 5%
- Others 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 48.9% | 43 |
| Apartment/Condo | 28.4% | 25 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 14.8% | 13 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 4.5% | 4 |
| Others | 3.4% | 3 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in East Lothian Have?
Most East Lothian homes are built for groups: 55% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (42%). Shares are of the 53 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
East Lothian entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
23%
23%
42%
9%
4%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 22.6% | 12 |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% | 12 |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% | 22 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% | 2 |
What Each Home Size Earns in East Lothian
A typical one-bedroom home in East Lothian earned £17,900 over the past year, against £19,400 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 12 | £17,900 | £22,000 | £174 | 50% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12 | £22,900 | £21,100 | £191 | 44% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22 | £19,400 | £20,700 | £193 | 43% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in East Lothian Sleep?
The most common capacity in East Lothian is six guests (35% of listings), and 55% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 55 listings with a guest capacity on file (63% of the market).
East Lothian listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
20%
2%
18%
5%
35%
7%
13%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 20.0% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 1.8% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 18.2% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 5.5% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 34.5% | 19 |
| 7 guests | 7.3% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 12.7% | 7 |
How East Lothian Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
East Lothian hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 63% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 28
- Beds per listing
- 2.7
- Show exact location
- 63%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in East Lothian Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in East Lothian: 86% of listings offer it, and 41% have a backyard.
Share of East Lothian listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in East Lothian?
Most East Lothian 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 the United States and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 53%, followed by French and German.
70% of East Lothian guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 70%
- International 30%
Where East Lothian guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 5.0% |
| Edinburgh | 3.8% |
| Glasgow | 2.9% |
Where East Lothian guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% |
| United States | 6.7% |
| Germany | 3.2% |
| France | 3.1% |
| Canada | 2.4% |
Languages spoken by East Lothian guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 52.6% |
| French | 10.9% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| Dutch | 3.2% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in East Lothian?
East Lothian Airbnbs average 4.73 stars, and 41% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.83 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in East Lothian; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.74 |
| Check-in | 4.73 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in East Lothian: Stays, Rules and Fees
86% of East Lothian listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 15% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 50% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year East Lothian listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 36%
- 181-270 days 50%
- 91-180 days 14%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 36.4% | 32 |
| 181-270 days | 50.0% | 44 |
| 91-180 days | 13.6% | 12 |
Days a year East Lothian listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 15%
- 91-180 days 50%
- 31-90 days 22%
- 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 14.8% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 50.0% | 44 |
| 31-90 days | 21.6% | 19 |
| 1-30 days | 13.6% | 12 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in East Lothian?
The average East Lothian booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 27 bookings each over the year, some 2,310 in all. More than six in ten 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 East Lothian
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.5 nights 9 nights 3.2 nights
East Lothian Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About three-quarters of listings in East Lothian accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by East Lothian listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in East Lothian?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in East Lothian, used by 43% 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 40% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of East Lothian listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in East Lothian?
About seven in ten East Lothian listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £68, and some higher fees lift the average to £115. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly £16 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- £68
- Average cleaning fee
- £115
- Listings charging a fee
- 70.5%
- Share of gross revenue
- 9.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in East Lothian
The top-grossing Airbnb in East Lothian, a five-bedroom home, took in £127,000 over the past year, about 6.4 times the city's average of £19,900.
Pointgarry Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
A piece of heaven Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- £58,963
- Occupancy
- 28.1%
- Daily rate
- £891
Modern 4-Bed Home, Tranent. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.47 - Revenue
- £58,202
- Occupancy
- 79.1%
- Daily rate
- £237
The Bonnie Wee Bothy Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- £51,808
- Occupancy
- 77.8%
- Daily rate
- £213
largo, individual house Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80 - Revenue
- £48,903
- Occupancy
- 40.4%
- Daily rate
- £464
Modern 4-Bed Home, Tranent. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- £44,801
- Occupancy
- 47.9%
- Daily rate
- £305
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in East Lothian?
Professional management companies run 32% of East Lothian listings and owners run the rest, though 44% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 38% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 37.5%
- Professional management
- 31.8%
- Cohosted listings
- 44.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 44.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 93.2%
Nearby markets
East Lothian vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 26 km, City of Edinburgh (22 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as East Lothian.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longniddry 5 km | 35 | £16,803 | £182 | 47% |
| Port Seton 6 km | 30 | £21,007 | £186 | 51% |
| Cockenzie and Port Seton 6 km | 69 | £20,206 | £167 | 45% |
| North Berwick 13 km | 104 | £36,079 | £312 | 42% |
| City of Edinburgh 22 km | 3,675 | £45,653 | £242 | 59% |
| Midlothian 24 km | 57 | £27,067 | £230 | 45% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 25 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
| Kirkcaldy 26 km | 38 | £15,929 | £131 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- 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
- Stirling Airbnb data 280 listings
See all 330 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to East Lothian
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to East Lothian:
- Harrogate Airbnb data UK · £183/night · 42.0%
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Airbnb data UK · £189/night · 41.9%
- North Kesteven Airbnb data UK · £187/night · 41.6%
- Waverley Airbnb data UK · £189/night · 41.5%
- Brighton and Hove Airbnb data UK · £179/night · 42.1%
- Malvern Hills Airbnb data UK · £185/night · 43.2%
FAQ
East Lothian Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in East Lothian?
An active East Lothian Airbnb grossed £19,929 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 88 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,100 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in East Lothian?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of East Lothian listings earn between £1,030 and £3,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,850 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 Lothian?
Listings in East Lothian 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 East Lothian?
The average booked night in East Lothian cost £186 before fees. Half of listings charge between £105 and £215, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in East Lothian?
In East Lothian, 23% 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 Lothian?
Yes, when it's run well. The average East Lothian Airbnb grossed £19,929 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, £12,859 a year (about £1,070 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 £1,910 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in East Lothian?
August paid best over the past year, at £4,190 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 Lothian?
Each night a East Lothian listing was open to book earned £78 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 £143 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in East Lothian?
East Lothian 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.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in East Lothian?
The average East Lothian Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 27 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in East Lothian rated?
Guests rate East Lothian Airbnbs 4.73 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in East Lothian?
Dunbar, Haddington and Gullane draw the most short-term rental interest in East Lothian. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in East Lothian?
AirROI counted 88 active Airbnb listings in East Lothian as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Longniddry, 5 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in East Lothian?
In East Lothian, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £68, and some higher fees lift the average to £115.
How many tourists visit East Lothian, UK?
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 2,312 Airbnb stays in East Lothian, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 88 active Airbnb listings in East Lothian 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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