Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
Kirkcowan, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kirkcowan brought in £7,119 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Kirkcowan run through May 2026.
The short answer
Kirkcowan Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £117 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.3 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Kirkcowan is the 258th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kirkcowan?
Gross bookings per Kirkcowan listing averaged £7,119 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Kirkcowan listing brought in £2,100 in August, its best month, and £646 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 41% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Kirkcowan's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £2,490+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £1,580 or more, roughly £640 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £936 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £505 or less, about 54% 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 3.3 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £1,170. Dashed: May left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Kirkcowan Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in April.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | £1,042 | 29.3% | £110 | £35 | 54 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2025 | £1,939 | 51.4% | £110 | £63 | 83 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2025 | £2,099 | 51.6% | £113 | £68 | 79 days | 3.3 nights |
| Sep 2025 | £985 | 23.6% | £113 | £33 | 113 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | £882 | 19.7% | £111 | £28 | 80 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £691 | 20.5% | £110 | £23 | 33 days | 2.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £985 | 24.9% | £110 | £32 | 79 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £646 | 14.8% | £123 | £21 | 61 days | 2.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,047 | 27.4% | £127 | £37 | 42 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £929 | 21.9% | £127 | £30 | 37 days | 2.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,638 | 39.7% | £128 | £55 | 52 days | 4.7 nights |
| May 2026* | £1,121 | 25.6% | £129 | £36 | 58 days | 3.1 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. *May 2026 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Kirkcowan home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kirkcowan Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kirkcowan Airbnb took in £7,119 in the 12 months to May 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £410 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 £690 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £630 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £460 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £350 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.
Kirkcowan Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £6,489 | £10,940 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Kirkcowan bookings | £630 | £1,070 |
| Gross bookings | £7,119 | £12,010 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 65% of Kirkcowan listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£790 | −£1,340 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£630 | −£1,070 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£360 | −£600 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£140 | −£240 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£210 | −£360 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£70 | −£70 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£40 | −£40 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£2,240 | −£3,720 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £4,879about £410 a month | £8,290about £690 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kirkcowan Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kirkcowan'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 Kirkcowan 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 Kirkcowan's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kirkcowan listings are booked on 42% or more of their nights, against 27% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £110 adds about £1,080 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £135 a night or more, against a median of £110. 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 £650 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £2,100, against £646 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kirkcowan listings average 4.90 stars, and 60% 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 £1,000 a month, against £590 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kirkcowan?
Kirkcowan listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 22 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 14 points below the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 15% in January to 52% in August.
Across Kirkcowan's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 53%+ of open nights, 26 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 42% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 27% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.
August was the busiest month in Kirkcowan, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 27% 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 Kirkcowan?
The average nightly rate in Kirkcowan, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £117 over the past year, about 43% below the Scotland and U.K. averages (£205 and £195). Rates peak in March and April at about £130 and bottom out in June and December at about £110.
Across Kirkcowan's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £155+ a night, about 45% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £135 or more, about £25 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £110 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £91 or less, about 15% below the median.
April rates ran 17% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £116. Dashed: May data incomplete.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kirkcowan?
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 Kirkcowan it averaged £32 over the past year, from about £21 in January to about £68 in August.
Across Kirkcowan's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £61+ per open night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £40 or more, about £20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £20 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £14 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August RevPAR was about 3.3 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £39. Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month RevPAR of £32 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 Kirkcowan
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kirkcowan is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in January.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kirkcowan?
Guests book Kirkcowan stays 76 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. September stays are booked furthest out, about 113 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 33 days. A typical September booking is made in late May.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 76 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 Kirkcowan
5% of the 20 active listings in Kirkcowan 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 Kirkcowan.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kirkcowan
AirROI's area guide picks six Kirkcowan neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kirkcowan Village, Creetown and Wigtown. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkcowan Village | A charming Scottish village with historic architecture and a friendly community atmosphere. Ideal for tourists looking to experience Scottish rural life. | St. Cuthbert's Church, Kirkcowan Village Hall, Nearby walking trails, Local pubs and eateries, Historical landmarks |
| Creetown | A picturesque village located near the coast, offering beautiful views and access to nature. Attracts both tourists and nature lovers. | Original Lighthouse Museum, Creetown Gem Rock Museum, Coastal walks, Nearby beaches |
| Wigtown | Scotland's National Book Town, Wigtown is famous for its many bookstores and literary festivals, making it a popular destination for book lovers. | Wigtown Book Festival, Bookshops, Galloway Forest Park, Coastal walks |
| Stranraer | A larger town on the shores of Loch Ryan, serving as a ferry port to Northern Ireland and a base for exploring the region. | Stranraer Museum, Castle of St John, Loch Ryan, Ferry to Belfast |
| Glenluce | A quaint village nestled in a lush valley, known for its peaceful scenery and outdoor activities. Great for those seeking tranquility. | Glenluce Abbey, Nearby hiking trails, Fishing spots, Local history tours |
| Broughton | Another peaceful village in Dumfries and Galloway with a strong sense of community and access to nature, appealing to those looking for relaxation away from city life. | Local parks, Access to hiking routes, Community events, Historic sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Kirkcowan vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 56 km, Alloway (54 km away, 32 listings) earned the most per listing, about three times as much as Kirkcowan. South Ayrshire was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 27% in Kirkcowan.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Stewart 12 km | 50 | £10,743 | £217 | 33% |
| Portpatrick 30 km | 71 | £19,682 | £220 | 37% |
| Gatehouse of Fleet 32 km | 56 | £16,194 | £227 | 33% |
| Kirkcudbright 42 km | 53 | £18,632 | £188 | 41% |
| Dumfries and Galloway 48 km | 142 | £19,130 | £199 | 40% |
| Alloway 54 km | 32 | £20,690 | £235 | 35% |
| Kippford 56 km | 31 | £19,266 | £177 | 40% |
| South Ayrshire 56 km | 82 | £17,663 | £186 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Airbnb data 3,675 listings
- Glasgow Airbnb data 1,512 listings
- Inverness Airbnb data 800 listings
- Highland Airbnb data 507 listings
- Aberdeen City Airbnb data 466 listings
- St Andrews Airbnb data 366 listings
- Fife Airbnb data 332 listings
- Oban Airbnb data 288 listings
See all 330 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Kirkcowan
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kirkcowan:
- Hartlepool Airbnb data UK · £116/night · 31.0%
- Peterborough Airbnb data UK · £108/night · 29.5%
- South Tyneside Airbnb data UK · £116/night · 31.9%
- Sandwell Airbnb data UK · £105/night · 29.8%
- Leicester Airbnb data UK · £117/night · 32.6%
- Wolverhampton Airbnb data UK · £115/night · 32.2%
FAQ
Kirkcowan Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kirkcowan?
An active Kirkcowan Airbnb grossed £7,119 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £1,580 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kirkcowan?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kirkcowan listings earn between £505 and £1,580 in a typical month, and the top tenth £2,490 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 Kirkcowan?
Listings in Kirkcowan were booked on 27% 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 Kirkcowan?
The average booked night in Kirkcowan cost £117 before fees. Half of listings charge between £91 and £135, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kirkcowan?
In Kirkcowan, 5% 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 Kirkcowan?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kirkcowan Airbnb grossed £7,119 in the 12 months to May 2026, 75% below the Scotland average of £28,841, though with only 20 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, £4,879 a year (about £410 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 £690 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kirkcowan?
August paid best over the past year, at £2,100 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 Kirkcowan?
Each night a Kirkcowan listing was open to book earned £32 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 £61 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kirkcowan?
Kirkcowan stays were booked 76 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 Kirkcowan?
The average Kirkcowan Airbnb stay lasted 3.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kirkcowan rated?
Guests rate Kirkcowan Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kirkcowan?
Kirkcowan Village, Creetown and Wigtown draw the most short-term rental interest in Kirkcowan. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kirkcowan?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Kirkcowan as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Newton Stewart, 12 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kirkcowan?
In Kirkcowan, about three in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £11; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Kirkcowan 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 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.