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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Kippford brought in £19,266 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 33% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Scotland average. Listings averaged £177 a night and were booked on 40% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.5 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Kippford is the 154th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Kippford listing averaged £19,266 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 Kippford listing brings in £3,280 in August, its best month, and £1,340 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 2.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 2.5 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, £2,060. 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.
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 July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,109 | 41.1% | £199 | £68 | 49 days | 5.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,051 | 35.0% | £195 | £68 | 53 days | 5.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,197 | 38.9% | £199 | £71 | 62 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,680 | 33.5% | £196 | £54 | 60 days | 8.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,228 | 25.6% | £198 | £44 | 84 days | 8.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,588 | 30.4% | £190 | £51 | 42 days | 4.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,998 | 44.8% | £183 | £67 | 51 days | 4.8 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,550 | 48.7% | £183 | £82 | 82 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £1,969 | 38.8% | £194 | £66 | 61 days | 5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £2,465 | 55.0% | £200 | £80 | 56 days | 5.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £3,502 | 72.5% | £198 | £113 | 95 days | 4.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,921 | 57.4% | £197 | £97 | 77 days | 5.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Kippford home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kippford Airbnb took in £19,266 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,010 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 £1,820 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,130 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,180 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £860 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £17,136 | £30,570 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Kippford bookings | £2,130 | £3,810 |
| Gross bookings | £19,266 | £34,380 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 94% of Kippford listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,830 | −£5,050 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,130 | −£3,810 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£960 | −£1,720 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£390 | −£690 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£580 | −£1,030 |
| 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 | −£7,180 | −£12,590 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £12,086about £1,010 a month | £21,790about £1,820 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Kippford'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 Kippford 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.
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 £2,870 a month, against £1,610 for the average one.
Occupancy
Kippford listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and in line with the U.K. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 26% in January to 65% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Kippford, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 40% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Kippford, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £177 over the past year, about 14% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 9% below the U.K. average of £195. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in August and September at about £200 and bottom out in November and December at about £180.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 12% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £192. The 12-month ADR of £177 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Kippford it averaged £68 over the past year, from about £43 in a typical January to about £106 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.5 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, £68.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kippford 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 Kippford
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, £2,060.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,340 |
| February | £1,600 |
| March | £1,860 |
| April | £2,510 |
| May | £2,290 |
| June | £1,870 |
| July | £2,220 |
| August | £3,280 |
| September | £2,430 |
| October | £2,100 |
| November | £1,580 |
| December | £1,660 |
Guests book Kippford stays 59 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 81 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 42 days. A typical August booking is made in late May.
August 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 59 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
42% of the 31 active listings in Kippford 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 Kippford.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Kippford neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kippford Beach, Kippford Village and Dalbeattie. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kippford Beach | A picturesque coastal area with stunning views and access to beach activities. Perfect for visitors looking for a serene getaway by the sea. | Kippford Beach, Solway Coastal Path, Rockcliffe Beach, Dalbeattie Forest, Mersehead Nature Reserve |
| Kippford Village | A charming village with a friendly atmosphere and unique local shops. Attracts visitors interested in local culture and quaint living. | Local shops, Community events, Scenic walks, Kippford Sailing Club |
| Dalbeattie | Nearby town with rich history and attractions, making it suitable for those wanting to explore beyond Kippford. Offers various amenities and dining options. | Dalbeattie Forest, Dalbeattie Town Centre, Kirkgunzeon Church, Rocky Road |
| Castle Douglas | A bustling market town known as 'The Food Town', it offers a variety of local foods and shops. Popular for culinary enthusiasts. | Threave Garden, Castle Douglas Art Gallery, Local markets, Food festivals |
| Colvend | Secluded area with beautiful countryside views and quiet beaches. Ideal for those looking for peace and tranquility. | Colvend Beach, Rough Island, Coastal paths, Hiking trails |
| Castle Douglas to Kippford Trail | A scenic walking trail that connects attractions and offers stunning views of the Solway Firth, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. | Scenic views, Birdwatching spots, Historical ruins, Nature photography |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Kippford is an entire home: all 31 listings rent the whole place. Houses are the most common property type at 74%, about 4.6 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (16%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Kippford Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Kippford Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 74.2% | 23 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 16.1% | 5 |
| Others | 9.7% | 3 |
Most Kippford homes are built for groups: 55% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two- and three-bedroom homes are the most common single sizes (45% each).
Kippford entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 45.2% | 14 |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% | 14 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% | 3 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Kippford earned £14,400 over the past year, against £18,800 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 14 | £14,400 | £16,200 | £104 | 47% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14 | £18,800 | £20,300 | £224 | 35% |
The most common capacity in Kippford is six guests (35% of listings), and 55% of listings sleep six or more.
Kippford listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 3 guests | 9.7% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 25.8% | 8 |
| 5 guests | 9.7% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 35.5% | 11 |
| 7 guests | 6.5% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 12.9% | 4 |
Kippford hosts set up an average of 3.8 beds per listing. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Kippford: 61% of listings have one, and 94% offer free parking on site.
Share of Kippford listings with each common amenity
Guests
Kippford draws mostly domestic guests: 95% of those who left reviews live in the United Kingdom. No single city dominates: Edinburgh is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews. Of the 5% from abroad, most come from the United States and Australia.
95% of Kippford guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Kippford guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 6.1% |
| Glasgow | 5.5% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 3.1% |
Where Kippford guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% |
| United States | 3.6% |
| Australia | 0.6% |
| Belgium | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Kippford guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 75.8% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Swedish | 3.0% |
| Japanese | 3.0% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
Kippford Airbnbs average 4.92 stars, and 71% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.85.
Location scores highest in Kippford; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.93 |
| Cleanliness | 4.86 |
| Communication | 4.95 |
| Location | 4.97 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.85 |
Booking patterns
About seven in ten Kippford listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 29% 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 Kippford listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 35.5% | 11 |
| 181-270 days | 35.5% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 29.0% | 9 |
Days a year Kippford listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 29.0% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 35.5% | 11 |
| 31-90 days | 12.9% | 4 |
| 1-30 days | 22.6% | 7 |
The average Kippford booking lasts 5.5 nights, longest in February and shortest in May. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year. Nearly three-quarters 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 Kippford
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than six in ten listings in Kippford accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kippford listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Kippford, used by 48% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. 45% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 55% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Kippford listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than three-quarters of Kippford listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £42, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £117, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5.5 nights, that adds roughly £8 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kippford, a three-bedroom home, took in £69,000 over the past year, about 3.6 times the city's average of £19,300.
Treetops Luxury Log Cabin - Hot tub, BBQ & Sauna Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Beautiful Kippford Period Home - Spectacular Views Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Fisherman’s Cottage, 2 Ford View, Kippford Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82
1 Ford View Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Sugar Pine Lodge- 3 bedroom Lodge with superb view Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Beautiful 3 Bed Lodge in Kippford with Garden Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82 Only 10% of Kippford listings are classed as professionally managed. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 94% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, Cockermouth (38 km away, 93 listings) earned the most per listing, about 13% more than Kippford. Dumfries was the busiest, booked on 47% of nights against 40% in Kippford.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandyhills 5 km | 36 | £9,702 | £164 | 31% |
| Kirkcudbright 16 km | 53 | £18,632 | £188 | 41% |
| Dumfries and Galloway 18 km | 142 | £19,130 | £199 | 40% |
| Dumfries 24 km | 65 | £19,490 | £148 | 47% |
| Gatehouse of Fleet 25 km | 56 | £16,194 | £227 | 33% |
| Cockermouth 38 km | 93 | £21,836 | £156 | 45% |
| Whitehaven 40 km | 52 | £16,042 | £155 | 33% |
| Newton Stewart 44 km | 50 | £10,743 | £217 | 33% |
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FAQ
An active Kippford Airbnb grossed £19,266 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,740 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kippford listings earn between £1,060 and £2,740 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,350 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Kippford were booked on 40% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Kippford cost £177 before fees. Half of listings charge between £93 and £205, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Kippford, 42% 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kippford Airbnb grossed £19,266 in the 12 months to October 2026, 33% below the Scotland average of £28,841. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £12,086 a year (about £1,010 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 £1,820 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £3,280 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.
Each night a Kippford listing was open to book earned £68 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 £132 or more.
Kippford stays were booked 59 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Kippford Airbnb stay lasted 5.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Kippford Airbnbs 4.92 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Kippford Beach, Kippford Village and Dalbeattie draw the most short-term rental interest in Kippford. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Kippford as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Sandyhills, 5 km away.
In Kippford, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £42, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £117, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 745 Airbnb stays in Kippford, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Kippford 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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