Elegant Scottish Country House On The Water Entire home · 6 bedrooms - Revenue
- £53,781
- Occupancy
- 21.3%
- Daily rate
- £1,039
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Elgin, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Elgin brought in £19,470 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 32% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Elgin Airbnb Market at a Glance
Elgin is priced below the Scotland average. Listings averaged £154 a night, about 25% less than that average of £205, and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to its 49% occupancy.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 47 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 47 active listings, Elgin is the 90th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4%.
Browse the live Elgin Airbnb market See Every Elgin ListingRevenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Elgin?
Gross bookings per Elgin listing averaged £19,470 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 Elgin listing brings in £3,140 in August, its best month, and £1,430 in February, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: August leads July by 4%, and February sits just 1% below January, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 2.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £3,750+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,690 or more, roughly £820 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,870 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,110 or less, about 59% 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 2.2 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average £3,410 £1,310
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,140. 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.
Elgin 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.
July 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, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,161 | 48.8% | £150 | £70 | 64 days | 6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,447 | 38.5% | £146 | £48 | 81 days | 4.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,416 | 34.4% | £150 | £46 | 82 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,313 | 35.1% | £146 | £42 | 50 days | 6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,388 | 44.7% | £144 | £50 | 46 days | 7.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,728 | 42.6% | £148 | £56 | 48 days | 8.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,277 | 51.9% | £156 | £76 | 67 days | 4.7 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,576 | 55.8% | £158 | £83 | 100 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,577 | 49.1% | £165 | £86 | 61 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £2,960 | 62.8% | £168 | £95 | 81 days | 5.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £2,862 | 63.6% | £168 | £92 | 76 days | 4.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,821 | 64.9% | £166 | £94 | 73 days | 4.8 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.
The typical Elgin listing earns about £1,870 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Elgin Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elgin Airbnb took in £19,470 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,110 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 £1,610 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £990 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 £960 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.
Elgin Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £18,480 | £26,670 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Elgin bookings | £990 | £1,430 |
| Gross bookings | £19,470 | £28,100 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 96% of Elgin listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,910 | −£4,210 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£990 | −£1,430 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£970 | −£1,400 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£390 | −£560 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£580 | −£840 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£6,130 | −£8,730 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £13,340about £1,110 a month | £19,370about £1,610 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Elgin Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Elgin'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 Elgin 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 Elgin's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Elgin listings are booked on 70% or more of their nights, against 49% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £120 adds about £1,190 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £155 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 £1,850 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about £3,140, against £1,430 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Elgin listings average 4.80 stars, and 51% 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 £2,340 a month, against £1,620 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Elgin?
Elgin 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 swings from 35% in January to 65% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 82%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 70% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 49% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 29% or less, under three nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Elgin, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 50% 67% 34%
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 Elgin?
The average nightly rate in Elgin, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £154 over the past year, about 25% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 21% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £165 and bottom out in November and December at about £135.
The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £250+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £155 or more, about £35 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £120 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £97 or less, about 19% below the median.
August rates run 22% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average £168 £121
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £149.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Elgin?
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 Elgin it averaged £67 over the past year, from about £46 in a typical January to about £101 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £118+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £83 or more, about £25 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £57 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £40 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August RevPAR is about 2.2 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average £110 £42
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £70.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Elgin
With only 47 active listings, the monthly pattern in Elgin is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Elgin
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average £3,140 £1,430
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, £2,140.
Revenue by month in Elgin in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,430 |
| February | £1,430 |
| March | £1,750 |
| April | £2,060 |
| May | £2,570 |
| June | £2,590 |
| July | £3,010 |
| August | £3,140 |
| September | £2,720 |
| October | £2,010 |
| November | £1,460 |
| December | £1,470 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Elgin?
Guests book Elgin stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. May stays are booked furthest out, about 82 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 35 days. A typical May booking is made in late February.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 63 days 100 days 23 days
The 12-month figure of 69 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 Elgin
36% of the 47 active listings in Elgin 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 Elgin.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Elgin
AirROI's area guide picks six Elgin neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Centre, Pluscarden Abbey and Elgin West. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre | The heart of Elgin, ideal for visitors wanting to explore local shops, restaurants, and historical sites. It's a bustling area that attracts both leisure and business travelers. | Elgin Cathedral, Lossie Green, Elgin Museum, St. Giles' Church, Cooper Park |
| Pluscarden Abbey | A serene and spiritual location just outside Elgin, attracting visitors interested in history and tranquility. A great option for those looking for a peaceful retreat. | Pluscarden Abbey, beautiful gardens, countryside walks |
| Elgin West | A residential area close to the city's amenities, providing a local living experience with easy access to public transport and schools, popular among families. | local parks, Elgin High School, Scottish countryside views |
| Burghead | A quaint coastal village with stunning sea views, popular for its scenic coastal walks. Attracts tourists seeking a quiet getaway by the sea. | Burghead Whale Scalp, Burghead Fort, Moray Firth views, Seaside walks |
| Keith | A historic town close to Elgin known for its whisky distilleries. Perfect for visitors interested in Scottish heritage and whisky tourism. | Strathisla Distillery, Keith Town Hall, Historic railway |
| Fochabers | A charming village with a rich history and beautiful scenery, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities and local culture. | Moran's Castle, Gordon Castle Gardens, River Spey walks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Elgin Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Elgin, alongside 6 private-room listings (13%). Houses are the most common property type at 53%, about 1.7 times the share of apartments and condos (32%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Elgin Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 87%
- Private room 13%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 87.2% | 41 |
| Private room | 12.8% | 6 |
Listings by property type
Elgin Airbnb listings by property type
- House 53%
- Apartment/Condo 32%
- Hotel/Boutique 9%
- Others 6%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 53.2% | 25 |
| Apartment/Condo | 31.9% | 15 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 8.5% | 4 |
| Others | 6.4% | 3 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Elgin Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Elgin (50% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (20%). Shares are of the 40 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Elgin entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
3%
20%
50%
18%
5%
5%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.5% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 20.0% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.0% | 20 |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.5% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.0% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% | 2 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Elgin Sleep?
Most Elgin listings are sized for couples and small families: 65% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 13% take eight or more. Shares are of the 40 listings with a guest capacity on file (85% of the market).
Elgin listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
20%
5%
40%
13%
10%
13%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 20.0% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 5.0% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 40.0% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 12.5% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 10.0% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 12.5% | 5 |
How Elgin Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Elgin hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 22
- Beds per listing
- 2.8
- Show exact location
- 28%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Elgin Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Elgin: 85% of listings offer it, and 57% have a backyard.
Share of Elgin listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Elgin?
Most Elgin guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 33% 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 57%, followed by German and French.
67% of Elgin guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 67%
- International 33%
Where Elgin guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 5.5% |
| Glasgow | 4.0% |
| London | 3.4% |
Where Elgin guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% |
| United States | 6.0% |
| Germany | 4.8% |
| Canada | 3.3% |
| Australia | 2.7% |
Languages spoken by Elgin guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 56.6% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 7.3% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| Dutch | 3.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Elgin?
Elgin Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 51% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.78. Listings here carry long review histories, about 97 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Elgin; 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 | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Elgin: Stays, Rules and Fees
About two-thirds of Elgin listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 38% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Elgin listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 36%
- 181-270 days 30%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 6%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 36.2% | 17 |
| 181-270 days | 29.8% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 27.7% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 6.4% | 3 |
Days a year Elgin listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 9%
- 181-270 days 30%
- 91-180 days 26%
- 31-90 days 26%
- 1-30 days 11%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 8.5% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 29.8% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 25.5% | 12 |
| 31-90 days | 25.5% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 10.6% | 5 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Elgin?
The average Elgin booking lasts 5.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in December. Listings took about 29 bookings each over the year, some 1,340 in all. About seven 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 Elgin
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.5 nights 7.4 nights 3.9 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Elgin Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than half of listings in Elgin accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Elgin 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 Elgin?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Elgin, used by 34% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 36% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Elgin listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Elgin?
Nearly half of Elgin listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £36, and some higher fees lift the average to £52. Spread over the average stay of 5.5 nights, that adds roughly £7 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- £36
- Average cleaning fee
- £52
- Listings charging a fee
- 46.8%
- Share of gross revenue
- 5.1%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Elgin
The top-grossing Airbnb in Elgin, a six-bedroom home, took in £53,800 over the past year, about 2.8 times the city's average of £19,500.
Elegant Scottish Country House On The Water Entire home · 6 bedrooms 
1 Woodside Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- £50,922
- Occupancy
- 38.6%
- Daily rate
- £464
The White House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- £47,094
- Occupancy
- 45.2%
- Daily rate
- £252
Two bedroom house in Elgin Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- £41,164
- Occupancy
- 88.5%
- Daily rate
- £123
2 Dbl Bed. Quiet and quirky apt. Free parking. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- £36,218
- Occupancy
- 72.0%
- Daily rate
- £121
Beautiful Victorian St Brendan's Apartment Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- £36,045
- Occupancy
- 52.7%
- Daily rate
- £211
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Elgin?
Only 11% of Elgin listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run half 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 96% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 48.9%
- Professional management
- 10.6%
- Cohosted listings
- 17.0%
- Instant Book enabled
- 48.9%
- Simplified Pricing
- 95.7%
Nearby markets
Elgin vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 39 km, Cullen (30 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 29% more than Elgin.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moray 7 km | 76 | £23,025 | £237 | 44% |
| Lossiemouth 8 km | 61 | £16,882 | £151 | 44% |
| Findhorn 17 km | 53 | £20,477 | £153 | 42% |
| Forres 19 km | 32 | £20,692 | £151 | 44% |
| Dufftown 25 km | 30 | £23,882 | £200 | 45% |
| Cullen 30 km | 36 | £25,107 | £185 | 43% |
| Nairn 33 km | 83 | £22,206 | £188 | 49% |
| Grantown-on-Spey 39 km | 53 | £20,399 | £192 | 46% |
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 Elgin
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Elgin:
- Fareham Airbnb data UK · £156/night · 46.7%
- Ludlow Airbnb data UK · £151/night · 47.8%
- Gloucester Airbnb data UK · £150/night · 46.2%
- Salisbury Airbnb data UK · £147/night · 46.4%
- Oxford Airbnb data UK · £146/night · 46.1%
- Truro Airbnb data UK · £148/night · 45.2%
FAQ
Elgin Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Elgin?
An active Elgin Airbnb grossed £19,470 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 47 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,690 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Elgin?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Elgin listings earn between £1,110 and £2,690 in a typical month, and the top tenth £3,750 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 Elgin?
Listings in Elgin 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 Elgin?
The average booked night in Elgin cost £154 before fees. Half of listings charge between £97 and £155, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Elgin?
In Elgin, 36% 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 Elgin?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elgin Airbnb grossed £19,470 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, £13,340 a year (about £1,110 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 £1,610 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Elgin?
August usually pays best, averaging £3,140 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 Elgin?
Each night a Elgin 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 £118 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Elgin?
Elgin stays were booked 69 days (about two and a half 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 Elgin?
The average Elgin Airbnb stay lasted 5.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 29 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Elgin rated?
Guests rate Elgin Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Elgin?
City Centre, Pluscarden Abbey and Elgin West draw the most short-term rental interest in Elgin. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Elgin?
AirROI counted 47 active Airbnb listings in Elgin as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Moray, 7 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Elgin?
In Elgin, nearly half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £36, and some higher fees lift the average to £52.
How many tourists visit Elgin, UK?
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 1,340 Airbnb stays in Elgin, 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 47 active Airbnb listings in Elgin 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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