Carphin House near St Andrews - Sleeps 18 Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- £144,885
- Occupancy
- 50.0%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Fife, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Fife brought in £19,794 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 31% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
Part of the Fife area
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Fife Airbnb Market at a Glance
Fife earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged £230 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.8 times as much as in January, the slowest.
With 332 active listings, Fife is the eighth-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Fife?
Gross bookings per Fife listing averaged £19,794 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Fife listing brought in £4,290 in August, its best month, and £1,120 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 3.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £5,000+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,190 or more, roughly £1,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,960 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £974 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earned about 3.8 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average £4,290 £1,120
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,520.
Fife 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 | £1,959 | 33.7% | £233 | £63 | 38 days | 4.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,467 | 26.6% | £226 | £49 | 46 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,107 | 32.9% | £228 | £68 | 25 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,120 | 19.3% | £216 | £36 | 33 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,570 | 27.5% | £218 | £56 | 41 days | 4.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,793 | 30.4% | £220 | £58 | 36 days | 4.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,519 | 38.4% | £232 | £84 | 45 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,967 | 42.3% | £237 | £96 | 65 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,335 | 45.9% | £242 | £111 | 65 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £3,950 | 48.4% | £239 | £127 | 73 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,286 | 58.1% | £242 | £138 | 68 days | 4 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £3,167 | 52.5% | £229 | £106 | 64 days | 3.6 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 Fife address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Fife Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Fife Airbnb took in £19,794 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £980 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 £2,770 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,210 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £840 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.
Fife Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £17,024 | £27,780 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Fife bookings | £2,770 | £4,530 |
| Gross bookings | £19,794 | £32,310 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 98% of Fife listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,010 | −£4,910 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,770 | −£4,530 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£990 | −£1,620 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£400 | −£650 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£590 | −£970 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£8,060 | −£12,980 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £11,734about £980 a month | £19,330about £1,610 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Fife Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Fife'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 Fife 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 Fife's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Fife listings are booked on 55% or more of their nights, against 34% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £190 adds about £1,880 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £265 a night or more, against a median of £190. 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 £1,700 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £4,290, against £1,120 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Fife listings average 4.76 stars, and 34% 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 £2,690 a month, against £1,650 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Fife?
Fife listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 3 points below the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 19% in January to 58% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 73%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 55% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 34% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Fife, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average 38% 58% 19%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Fife?
The average nightly rate in Fife, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £230 over the past year, about 12% above the Scotland average of £205 and about 18% above the U.K. average of £195. Rates peak in June and August at about £240 and bottom out in January and February at about £215.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £370+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £265 or more, about £75 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £190 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £130 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August rates ran 12% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average £242 £216
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £230.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Fife?
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 Fife it averaged £86 over the past year, from about £36 in January to about £138 in August.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £162+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £105 or more, about £35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £68 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £41 or less, about 61% of the median.
August RevPAR was about 3.8 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average £138 £36
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £83.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Fife
Fife has one high season, May through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to March. A listing earns about 2.4 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–September | £3,540 | 49% | £238 |
| Shoulder seasonApril | £2,520 | 38% | £232 |
| Low seasonOctober–March | £1,670 | 28% | £224 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Fife?
Guests book Fife stays 52 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 73 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average 50 days 73 days 25 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Fife
29% of the 332 active listings in Fife 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 Fife.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Fife
AirROI's area guide picks four Fife neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dunfermline, Falkland and Elie. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline | Rich in history and culture, Dunfermline is known for its historical sites, making it appealing to tourists who want to explore Scottish heritage. It's also easily accessible from Edinburgh. | Dunfermline Abbey, Pittencrieff Park, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline Palace, Kirkcaldy Galleries |
| Falkland | Small historical village known for Falkland Palace, it attracts visitors interested in Scottish heritage and nature. Ideal for those looking for a tranquil stay in a historic setting. | Falkland Palace, Falkland Hill, The Bruce Fountain, Falkland Village, Local shops and cafes |
| Elie | A beautiful coastal village famous for its beaches and watersports. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking for seaside activities. | Elie Beach, Ruby Bay, Elie Dunes, Water sports facilities, Elie Lighthouse |
| Inverkeithing | Positioned near Edinburgh, this town combines historical sites with easy access to the capital. It's suitable for guests wanting to explore both Fife and Edinburgh. | Inverkeithing Castle, Carnegie Hall, Forth Bridges, Inverkeithing Museum, Local dining options |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Fife Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Fife, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in seven (14%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 46%, ahead of apartments and condos (33%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Fife Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 86%
- Private room 14%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.4% | 287 |
| Private room | 13.6% | 45 |
Listings by property type
Fife Airbnb listings by property type
- House 46%
- Apartment/Condo 33%
- Cabin/Outdoor 11%
- Hotel/Boutique 7%
- Others 2%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 45.8% | 152 |
| Apartment/Condo | 33.4% | 111 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 11.1% | 37 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.2% | 24 |
| Others | 1.5% | 5 |
| Unique stay | 0.9% | 3 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Fife Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Fife (44% of entire homes), and 35% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 285 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Fife entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
1%
20%
44%
24%
6%
6%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.4% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 19.6% | 56 |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.5% | 124 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.5% | 67 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% | 18 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% | 16 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Fife
A typical one-bedroom home in Fife earned £16,200 over the past year, against £46,800 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 56 | £16,200 | £18,000 | £172 | 42% |
| 2 bedrooms | 124 | £13,800 | £16,300 | £199 | 38% |
| 3 bedrooms | 67 | £19,900 | £23,000 | £246 | 41% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18 | £40,500 | £42,300 | £428 | 37% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16 | £46,800 | £54,800 | £752 | 33% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Fife Sleep?
The most common capacity in Fife is four guests (41% of listings), and 37% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 292 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).
Fife listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
14%
3%
41%
5%
24%
2%
11%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 13.7% | 40 |
| 3 guests | 3.4% | 10 |
| 4 guests | 41.1% | 120 |
| 5 guests | 4.8% | 14 |
| 6 guests | 23.6% | 69 |
| 7 guests | 2.1% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 11.3% | 33 |
How Fife Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Fife hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 25
- Beds per listing
- 3.1
- Show exact location
- 36%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Fife Offer?
Washers are close to standard in Fife: 79% of listings have one, and 74% offer self check-in.
Share of Fife listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Fife
Listings in Fife with a fire pit earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: £36,600 against £18,600. The gap is smaller for self check-in (about 85% more) and a garden view (about 85% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Fife listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire pit | 7% | £36,600 | £18,600 | +97% |
| Self check-in | 74% | £22,500 | £12,100 | +86% |
| Garden view | 6% | £34,900 | £18,900 | +85% |
| BBQ grill | 12% | £30,400 | £18,300 | +66% |
| Backyard | 37% | £25,800 | £16,300 | +58% |
| Lake access | 4% | £25,500 | £19,600 | +30% |
| Hot tub | 10% | £24,800 | £19,200 | +29% |
| Outdoor furniture | 25% | £23,400 | £18,600 | +26% |
| Waterfront | 3% | £23,500 | £19,700 | +19% |
| Dedicated workspace | 26% | £21,900 | £19,000 | +15% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Fife?
Fife splits its demand between home and abroad: 43% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 57%, followed by German and French.
57% of Fife guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 57%
- International 43%
Where Fife guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | 4.3% |
| Edinburgh | 4.2% |
| London | 3.6% |
Where Fife guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% |
| United States | 13.8% |
| France | 4.9% |
| Germany | 4.3% |
| Australia | 3.1% |
Languages spoken by Fife guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 56.7% |
| German | 9.5% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| Italian | 2.8% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Fife?
Fife Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 34% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.67, against 4.84 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Fife; 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 | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.80 |
| Location | 4.77 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.67 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Fife: Stays, Rules and Fees
About nine in ten Fife listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 10% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Fife listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 57%
- 181-270 days 34%
- 91-180 days 8%
- 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 56.6% | 188 |
| 181-270 days | 34.3% | 114 |
| 91-180 days | 8.1% | 27 |
| 31-90 days | 0.9% | 3 |
Days a year Fife listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days <1%
- 181-270 days 9%
- 91-180 days 35%
- 31-90 days 35%
- 1-30 days 20%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 0.9% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 9.3% | 31 |
| 91-180 days | 34.6% | 115 |
| 31-90 days | 34.6% | 115 |
| 1-30 days | 20.5% | 68 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Fife?
The average Fife booking lasts 4.4 nights, longest in July and shortest in November. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 7,280 in all. 54% of 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 Fife
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.1 nights 4.6 nights 3.6 nights
Fife Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
84% of listings in Fife accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Fife 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 Fife?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Fife, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 33% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Fife listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Fife?
More than seven in ten Fife listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £96, and some higher fees lift the average to £184. Spread over the average stay of 4.4 nights, that adds roughly £20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- £96
- Average cleaning fee
- £184
- Listings charging a fee
- 72.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 14.0%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Fife
The top-grossing Airbnb in Fife, a nine-bedroom home, took in £145,000 over the past year, about 7.3 times the city's average of £19,800. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have two and four bedrooms.
Carphin House near St Andrews - Sleeps 18 Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.96 
Skye Sands | St Mary’s Gardens (No 9) Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- £103,008
- Occupancy
- 45.2%
- Daily rate
- £776
West Muircambus Farmhouse Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- £99,147
- Occupancy
- 45.1%
- Daily rate
- £878
The Stables - Rural Retreat Sleeps 10 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- £97,101
- Occupancy
- 51.2%
- Daily rate
- £560
Stay on the 18th - Luxurious St Andrews Apartment Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- £95,225
- Occupancy
- 53.9%
- Daily rate
- £502
Playfair House | 1 min to Old Course | St Andrews Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- £88,330
- Occupancy
- 50.3%
- Daily rate
- £512
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Fife?
Short Stay St Andrews is the top-grossing host in Fife, with £1.13 million in bookings across 45 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 29% of the market's 332 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Kingask St Andrews grossed £45,900 per listing, 82% more than Short Stay St Andrews' £25,200.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay St Andrews | 45 | £1,131,994 | £25,155 | 4.79/5 | |
| Montrave Estate By Wigwam Holi… | 6 | £237,761 | £39,627 | 4.95/5 | |
| Kingask St Andrews | 4 | £183,488 | £45,872 | 4.69/5 | |
| 4 | Mòrachd | 2 | £164,253 | £82,126 | 4.93/5 |
| 5 | Paul | 10 | £155,206 | £15,521 | 4.44/5 |
| 6 | Latitude55 | 5 | £139,692 | £27,938 | 4.89/5 |
| 7 | Scott | 10 | £135,012 | £13,501 | 4.55/5 |
| 8 | St Andrews Property Centre | 4 | £132,855 | £33,214 | 4.91/5 |
| 9 | Clark Anderson Properties | 2 | £130,958 | £65,479 | 4.94/5 |
| 10 | Three Bridges Apartments | 8 | £129,552 | £16,194 | 4.90/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Fife?
Professional management companies run 36% of Fife listings. Superhosts run four in ten listings. 68% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 98% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 38.9%
- Professional management
- 35.8%
- Cohosted listings
- 21.4%
- Instant Book enabled
- 68.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 97.6%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Fife
8 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Fife, and companies run 43% of its Airbnb homes. Asif is the largest, with 15 listings and an average guest rating of 4.63; the next largest are Kristyn, Solid Luxury, Three Bridges Apartments and Latitude55. Among the five largest, Solid Luxury's homes rate highest, at 4.89.
The five largest run 15% of Fife's Airbnb homes
Share of Fife's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host
- Asif 4% · 15
- Kristyn 3% · 10
- Solid Luxury 3% · 10
- Three Bridges Apartments 2% · 8
- Latitude55 2% · 7
- All other listings 85%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Scotland, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.
Nearby markets
Fife vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 20 km, St Andrews (17 km away) earned the most per listing, about 75% more than Fife. St Monans was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 38% in Fife.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupar 8 km | 33 | £21,856 | £251 | 37% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 12 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
| St Monans 15 km | 47 | £23,711 | £172 | 49% |
| Kirkcaldy 16 km | 38 | £15,929 | £131 | 42% |
| Pittenweem 17 km | 75 | £26,558 | £248 | 45% |
| St Andrews 17 km | 366 | £34,564 | £328 | 44% |
| Anstruther 19 km | 55 | £23,150 | £179 | 44% |
| Cellardyke 20 km | 60 | £26,715 | £199 | 44% |
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
- Oban Airbnb data 288 listings
- Stirling Airbnb data 280 listings
- Dundee Airbnb data 239 listings
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Markets Similar to Fife
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Fife:
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk Airbnb data UK · £230/night · 38.5%
- Bembridge Airbnb data UK · £232/night · 38.0%
- South Hams Airbnb data UK · £226/night · 38.3%
- Folkestone and Hythe District Airbnb data UK · £230/night · 39.0%
- Dover Airbnb data UK · £231/night · 37.7%
- Shanklin Airbnb data UK · £227/night · 37.7%
FAQ
Fife Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Fife?
An active Fife Airbnb grossed £19,794 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 332 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,190 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Fife?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Fife listings earn between £974 and £3,190 in a typical month, and the top tenth £5,000 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 Fife?
Listings in Fife were booked on 38% 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 Fife?
The average booked night in Fife cost £230 before fees. Half of listings charge between £130 and £265, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Fife?
In Fife, 29% 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 Fife?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Fife Airbnb grossed £19,794 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, £11,734 a year (about £980 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 Fife?
August paid best over the past year, at £4,290 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 Fife?
Each night a Fife listing was open to book earned £86 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 £162 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Fife?
Fife stays were booked 52 days (about seven 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 Fife?
The average Fife Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Fife rated?
Guests rate Fife Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Fife?
Dunfermline, Falkland and Elie draw the most short-term rental interest in Fife. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Fife?
AirROI counted 332 active Airbnb listings in Fife as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Cupar, 8 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Fife?
In Fife, more than seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £96, and some higher fees lift the average to £184.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 332 active Airbnb listings in Fife 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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