Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Kingsbarns, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kingsbarns brought in £24,053 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Kingsbarns Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Kingsbarns trail the Scotland average, at prices about 8% higher. Listings averaged £222 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 22 active listings, Kingsbarns is the 231st-largest of 326 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kingsbarns?
Gross bookings per Kingsbarns listing averaged £24,053 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,892), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kingsbarns listing brings in £3,890 in August, its best month, and £1,300 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Kingsbarns's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,870+ a month, about 2.1 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,570 or more, roughly £1,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £2,280 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,280 or less, about 56% 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 three times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,260. 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.
Kingsbarns 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 and bookings; nightly rates peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,259 | 39.9% | £256 | £73 | 60 days | 2.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,390 | 24.5% | £236 | £46 | 18 days | 2.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,366 | 37.6% | £237 | £76 | 54 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,365 | 25.1% | £228 | £44 | 47 days | 2.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,199 | 27.9% | £225 | £43 | 48 days | 3.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £2,055 | 39.3% | £229 | £66 | 38 days | 5.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,827 | 49.8% | £247 | £94 | 69 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,818 | 43.9% | £249 | £91 | 79 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,066 | 43.3% | £232 | £102 | 97 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,359 | 62.0% | £230 | £141 | 92 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,452 | 63.2% | £232 | £144 | 80 days | 3.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,735 | 45.5% | £217 | £91 | 74 days | 2.6 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 Kingsbarns address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kingsbarns Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kingsbarns Airbnb took in £24,053 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,220 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 £1,930 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,910 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,460 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,050 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.
Kingsbarns Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £21,143 | £33,050 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Kingsbarns bookings | £2,910 | £4,550 |
| Gross bookings | £24,053 | £37,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Kingsbarns listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,730 | −£5,830 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,910 | −£4,550 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,200 | −£1,880 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£480 | −£750 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£720 | −£1,130 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£240 | −£240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£120 | −£120 |
| 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 | −£9,400 | −£14,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £14,653about £1,220 a month | £23,100about £1,930 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kingsbarns Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kingsbarns'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 Kingsbarns 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 Kingsbarns's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kingsbarns listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 40% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £210 adds about £2,100 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £265 a night or more, against a median of £210. 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 £2,110 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about £3,890, against £1,300 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kingsbarns listings average 4.80 stars, and 23% 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 £3,130 a month, against £2,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kingsbarns?
Kingsbarns 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%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 21% in January to 55% in August.
Across Kingsbarns's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 40% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 22% or less, under two nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Kingsbarns, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 38% 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 Kingsbarns?
The average nightly rate in Kingsbarns, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £222 over the past year, about 8% above the Scotland average of £205 and about 14% above the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in May and August at about £250 and bottom out in November at about £210.
Across Kingsbarns's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £390+ a night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £265 or more, about £55 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £210 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £170 or less, about 19% below the median.
May rates run 17% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £235. The 12-month ADR of £222 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kingsbarns?
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 Kingsbarns it averaged £80 over the past year, from about £42 in a typical January to about £126 in a typical August.
Across Kingsbarns's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £129+ per open night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £116 or more, about £35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £80 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £44 or less, about 56% of the median.
August RevPAR is about three times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £74. The 12-month RevPAR of £80 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kingsbarns
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kingsbarns is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Kingsbarns
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, £2,260.
Revenue by month in Kingsbarns in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,300 |
| February | £1,510 |
| March | £2,010 |
| April | £2,460 |
| May | £2,300 |
| June | £2,350 |
| July | £3,470 |
| August | £3,890 |
| September | £2,510 |
| October | £2,120 |
| November | £1,430 |
| December | £1,810 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kingsbarns?
Guests book Kingsbarns stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. October stays are booked furthest out, about 89 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical October booking is made in mid-July.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 62 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 Kingsbarns
41% of the 22 active listings in Kingsbarns 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 Kingsbarns.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kingsbarns
AirROI's area guide picks five Kingsbarns neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kingsbarns Beach, Cambo Estate and Dunino Den. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbarns Beach | Stunning location near the famous Kingsbarns Beach, perfect for tourists seeking a seaside experience. Ideal for beach lovers and families. | Kingsbarns Beach, Falkland Palace, St. Andrews, Cambo Gardens, Kingsbarns Distillery |
| Cambo Estate | A beautiful estate offering gardens and historical significance, great for guests looking for serene outdoor experiences and events. | Cambo Estate Gardens, Cambo Woods, Walking Trails, Cambo House |
| Dunino Den | A tranquil woodland area perfect for nature lovers and walkers, providing a unique and serene Airbnb setting. | Dunino Den, Walking Trails, Natural Wildlife, Dunino Church |
| Elie | Known for its stunning beaches and vibrant community, Elie attracts beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. | Elie Beach, Ruby Bay, Elie Lighthouse, Water Sports |
| Lower Largo | A small village with beautiful coastline and historical sites, appealing to those who enjoy seaside tranquility and scenic environment. | Lower Largo Beach, Historic Sites, Walking Trails, Local Pubs |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Kingsbarns vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, St Andrews (9 km away) earned the most per listing, about 44% more than Kingsbarns. St Monans was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 38% in Kingsbarns.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crail 5 km | 88 | £28,827 | £254 | 43% |
| Cellardyke 9 km | 60 | £26,715 | £199 | 44% |
| Anstruther 9 km | 55 | £23,150 | £179 | 44% |
| St Andrews 9 km | 366 | £34,564 | £328 | 44% |
| Pittenweem 10 km | 75 | £26,558 | £248 | 45% |
| St Monans 12 km | 47 | £23,711 | £172 | 49% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 16 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
| Cupar 22 km | 33 | £21,856 | £251 | 37% |
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
- Fife Airbnb data 332 listings
- Oban Airbnb data 288 listings
- Stirling Airbnb data 280 listings
See all 326 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Kingsbarns
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kingsbarns:
- South Hams Airbnb data UK · £226/night · 38.3%
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk Airbnb data UK · £230/night · 38.5%
- Shanklin Airbnb data UK · £227/night · 37.7%
- Looe Airbnb data UK · £217/night · 37.7%
- Causeway Coast and Glens Airbnb data UK · £222/night · 37.0%
- North Yorkshire Airbnb data UK · £224/night · 39.5%
FAQ
Kingsbarns Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kingsbarns?
An active Kingsbarns Airbnb grossed £24,053 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,570 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kingsbarns?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kingsbarns listings earn between £1,280 and £3,570 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,870 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 Kingsbarns?
Listings in Kingsbarns were booked on 38% 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 Kingsbarns?
The average booked night in Kingsbarns cost £222 before fees. Half of listings charge between £170 and £265, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kingsbarns?
In Kingsbarns, 41% 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 Kingsbarns?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kingsbarns Airbnb grossed £24,053 in the 12 months to October 2026, 17% below the Scotland average of £28,892, though with only 22 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, £14,653 a year (about £1,220 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 £1,930 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kingsbarns?
August usually pays best, averaging £3,890 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kingsbarns?
Each night a Kingsbarns listing was open to book earned £80 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 £129 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kingsbarns?
Kingsbarns stays were booked 62 days (about nine weeks) 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 Kingsbarns?
The average Kingsbarns Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 32 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kingsbarns rated?
Guests rate Kingsbarns Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kingsbarns?
Kingsbarns Beach, Cambo Estate and Dunino Den draw the most short-term rental interest in Kingsbarns. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kingsbarns?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Kingsbarns as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Crail, 5 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kingsbarns?
In Kingsbarns, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about £135.
How many tourists visit Kingsbarns, UK?
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 644 Airbnb stays in Kingsbarns, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Kingsbarns 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.