Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
Kelty, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kelty brought in £29,754 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Kelty run through May 2026.
The short answer
Kelty Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £222 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about three times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Kelty is the 241st-largest of 326 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kelty?
Gross bookings per Kelty listing averaged £29,754 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Scotland average: £26,835), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Kelty listing brought in £5,210 in August, its best month, and £1,700 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 37% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Kelty's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £6,120+ a month, about 4.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,520 or more, roughly £1,100 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,430 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £849 or less, about 60% 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 three times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,720.
Kelty Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
August led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | £2,793 | 31.8% | £226 | £93 | 53 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jul 2025 | £4,214 | 40.5% | £246 | £136 | 68 days | 3 nights |
| Aug 2025 | £5,210 | 47.6% | £258 | £168 | 82 days | 2.4 nights |
| Sep 2025 | £2,517 | 35.3% | £212 | £84 | 80 days | 2.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | £2,556 | 32.4% | £199 | £82 | 78 days | 2.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,113 | 28.1% | £191 | £70 | 92 days | 3.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,298 | 29.4% | £202 | £74 | 166 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,875 | 26.8% | £201 | £60 | 74 days | 2.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,698 | 34.4% | £198 | £61 | 61 days | 2.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,915 | 27.8% | £196 | £62 | 51 days | 1.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,764 | 32.9% | £215 | £92 | 54 days | 2.2 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,658 | 30.5% | £228 | £86 | 85 days | 2.1 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Kelty market, enter its address and size in the free Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kelty Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kelty Airbnb took in £29,754 in the 12 months to May 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,670 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 £2,990 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,160 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,850 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,440 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.
Kelty Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £27,594 | £48,730 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Kelty bookings | £2,160 | £3,810 |
| Gross bookings | £29,754 | £52,540 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Kelty listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£4,080 | −£7,200 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,160 | −£3,810 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,490 | −£2,630 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£600 | −£1,050 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£890 | −£1,580 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£300 | −£300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£150 | −£150 |
| Management£0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | £0 | £0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | £0 | £0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | £0 | £0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£9,670 | −£16,720 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £20,084about £1,670 a month | £35,820about £2,990 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kelty Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kelty'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 Kelty 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 Kelty's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kelty listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £150 adds about £1,500 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £190 a night or more, against a median of £150. 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 £2,760 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £5,210, against £1,700 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kelty listings average 4.51 stars, and 14% 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 £4,380 a month, against £2,480 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kelty?
Kelty listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the Scotland average (48%) and 8 points below the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy climbs to 48% in August and falls to 27% in January.
Across Kelty's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 61%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Kelty, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Kelty?
The average nightly rate in Kelty, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £222 over the past year, about 14% above the Scotland average of £195 and about 20% above the U.K. average of £185. Rates peak in August at about £260 and bottom out in November at about £190.
Across Kelty's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £425+ a night, about 2.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £190 or more, about £40 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £150 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £125 or less, about 15% below the median.
August rates ran 35% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £214.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kelty?
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 Kelty it averaged £88 over the past year, from about £60 in January to about £168 in August.
Across Kelty's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £106+ per open night, about 2.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £67 or more, about £18 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £49 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £35 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August RevPAR was about 2.8 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £89.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kelty
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kelty is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kelty?
Guests book Kelty stays 75 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 166 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 51 days. A typical December booking is made in early July.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kelty
19% of the 21 active listings in Kelty display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
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 Kelty.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kelty
AirROI's area guide picks five Kelty neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kelty Town Center, Lochore Meadows Country Park and Cowdenbeath. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kelty Town Center | A central location with convenient access to shops, restaurants, and transport links. Great for families and business travelers looking for a home base in the area. | Kelty Heritage Park, Fife Leisure Park, Local shops and cafes, Transport links to nearby towns |
| Lochore Meadows Country Park | A stunning natural park perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families. Ideal for guests looking for nature walks, cycling, and leisure activities. | Lochore Meadows Lake, Walking and cycling trails, Wildlife watching, Picnic areas, Adventure playground |
| Cowdenbeath | Nearby town with a rich history and various amenities. Attractive to visitors who want to explore the Fife area while enjoying a quieter stay. | Cowdenbeath Town Centre, Cowdenbeath Railway Station, Horse racing events, Historical sites |
| Kinross | A picturesque town close to Loch Leven, known for its beautiful scenery and historic sites. Attracts guests who appreciate nature and history. | Loch Leven, Kinross House, Historic Kinross town, Outdoor activities |
| Crosshill | A quaint village with local charm and access to rural Scotland. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. | Local countryside walks, Community events, Village charm, Historic buildings |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Kelty vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, City of Edinburgh (24 km away) earned the most per listing, about 46% more than Kelty.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline 6 km | 81 | £18,242 | £144 | 44% |
| Rosyth 10 km | 33 | £15,527 | £130 | 42% |
| Kirkcaldy 16 km | 40 | £14,173 | £124 | 40% |
| Kinghorn 16 km | 30 | £23,490 | £175 | 49% |
| Linlithgow 21 km | 34 | £20,488 | £163 | 44% |
| City of Edinburgh 24 km | 3,742 | £43,444 | £234 | 59% |
| Falkirk 25 km | 89 | £18,773 | £148 | 45% |
| West Lothian 25 km | 77 | £15,705 | £163 | 37% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- Glasgow Airbnb data 1,510 listings
- Inverness Airbnb data 815 listings
- Aberdeen City Airbnb data 490 listings
- Highland Airbnb data 481 listings
- St Andrews Airbnb data 368 listings
- Fife Airbnb data 321 listings
- Oban Airbnb data 296 listings
- Stirling Airbnb data 287 listings
See all 326 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Kelty
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kelty:
- Borough of Swale Airbnb data UK · £220/night · 34.7%
- Pwllheli Airbnb data UK · £222/night · 35.0%
- Filey Airbnb data UK · £217/night · 32.3%
- Gwynedd Airbnb data UK · £217/night · 35.9%
- Brixham Airbnb data UK · £203/night · 34.3%
- Suffolk Airbnb data UK · £217/night · 36.1%
FAQ
Kelty Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kelty?
An active Kelty Airbnb grossed £29,754 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,520 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kelty?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kelty listings earn between £849 and £2,520 in a typical month, and the top tenth £6,120 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 Kelty?
Listings in Kelty were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the Scotland average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kelty?
The average booked night in Kelty cost £222 before fees. Half of listings charge between £125 and £190; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kelty?
In Kelty, 19% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Kelty?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kelty Airbnb grossed £29,754 in the 12 months to May 2026, 11% above the Scotland average of £26,835, though with only 21 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, £20,084 a year (about £1,670 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 £2,990 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kelty?
August paid best over the past year, at £5,210 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kelty?
Each night a Kelty listing was open to book earned £88 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 £106 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kelty?
Kelty stays were booked 75 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 Kelty?
The average Kelty Airbnb stay lasted 2.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 34 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kelty rated?
Guests rate Kelty Airbnbs 4.51 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kelty?
Kelty Town Center, Lochore Meadows Country Park and Cowdenbeath draw the most short-term rental interest in Kelty. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kelty?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Kelty as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Dunfermline, 6 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kelty?
In Kelty, nearly half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £53, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £120, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Kelty 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 October 2025 to September 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.