Taravik. Highland retreat. Stunning views of Skye. Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- £85,804
- Occupancy
- 58.9%
- Daily rate
- £348
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Kyle of Lochalsh brought in £25,575 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 11% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Bookings in Kyle of Lochalsh run ahead of the Scotland average, at prices about 10% lower. Listings averaged £185 a night and were booked on 55% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.6 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 37 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 37 active listings, Kyle of Lochalsh is the 121st-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
Browse the live Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb market See Every Kyle of Lochalsh ListingRevenue
Gross bookings per Kyle of Lochalsh listing averaged £25,575 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 Kyle of Lochalsh listing brings in £4,970 in August, its best month, and £1,390 in February, its slowest. January runs within 3% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 2.3 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 3.6 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £3,070. 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. Nightly rates peaked in July 2026 and bookings in May 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £3,117 | 56.1% | £180 | £101 | 82 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,661 | 37.8% | £171 | £55 | 77 days | 4.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,481 | 39.0% | £178 | £80 | 79 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,842 | 25.8% | £171 | £59 | 90 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,283 | 28.3% | £168 | £46 | 44 days | 7.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £2,091 | 37.6% | £173 | £67 | 68 days | 5.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,762 | 55.0% | £183 | £92 | 69 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | £4,424 | 74.3% | £195 | £143 | 106 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £4,216 | 73.1% | £196 | £141 | 90 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,209 | 67.3% | £211 | £136 | 100 days | 4.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,550 | 68.7% | £209 | £147 | 122 days | 3.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £4,081 | 68.7% | £193 | £136 | 107 days | 2.7 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 Kyle of Lochalsh address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb took in £25,575 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,420 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 £2,100 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,710 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,560 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,220 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 | £23,865 | £35,060 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Kyle of Lochalsh bookings | £1,710 | £2,510 |
| Gross bookings | £25,575 | £37,570 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Kyle of Lochalsh listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,880 | −£5,700 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,710 | −£2,510 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,280 | −£1,880 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£510 | −£750 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£770 | −£1,130 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£260 | −£260 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£130 | −£130 |
| 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 | −£8,540 | −£12,360 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £17,035about £1,420 a month | £25,210about £2,100 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Kyle of Lochalsh'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 Kyle of Lochalsh 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 £3,130 a month, against £2,130 for the average one.
Occupancy
Kyle of Lochalsh listings were booked on 55% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Scotland average (49%) and 14 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 27% in January to 74% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
May is usually the busiest month in Kyle of Lochalsh, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Kyle of Lochalsh, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £185 over the past year, about 10% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 5% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £215 and bottom out in January at about £160.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 36% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £179.
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 Kyle of Lochalsh it averaged £109 over the past year, from about £46 in a typical January to about £160 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 3.5 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, £100. The 12-month RevPAR of £109 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 37 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kyle of Lochalsh is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Kyle of Lochalsh
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, £3,120.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,430 |
| February | £1,390 |
| March | £1,700 |
| April | £2,820 |
| May | £4,580 |
| June | £4,400 |
| July | £4,470 |
| August | £4,970 |
| September | £4,400 |
| October | £3,120 |
| November | £1,660 |
| December | £2,480 |
Guests book Kyle of Lochalsh stays 101 days ahead on average (about three and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 118 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 41 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-April.
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 101 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
32% of the 37 active listings in Kyle of Lochalsh 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 Kyle of Lochalsh.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Kyle of Lochalsh neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kyleakin, Lyndale and Torbole. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kyleakin | Charming village connected to the mainland by bridge, offering picturesque views and proximity to Skye. Popular with tourists for its quaint atmosphere and local pubs. | — |
| Lyndale | A quiet and scenic area close to the water, great for families and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Offers access to local walks and exploration. | — |
| Torbole | A lesser-known but stunning area, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking and nature. Allows guests to explore less touristy parts of the Highlands. | — |
| Skye Bridge | A vital link to the Isle of Skye, offering beautiful views and easy access to various attractions across Skye. Popular for its scenic drives and views. | — |
| Elgol | Famous for its stunning views of the Cuillin mountains and access to boat trips to Loch Coruisk. Great for adventure seekers and photographers. | — |
| Kyle of Lochalsh | The main hub for tourists visiting the Isle of Skye, with essential services and a scenic setting right by the water. Ideal for hosts serving trending tourist locations. | — |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kyle of Lochalsh is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 46% of listings, against 54% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 51%, about 1.7 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (30%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 54.1% | 20 |
| Private room | 45.9% | 17 |
Listings by property type
Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 51.4% | 19 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 29.7% | 11 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 8.1% | 3 |
| Others | 5.4% | 2 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.4% | 2 |
The most common size among Kyle of Lochalsh's 18 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (8 homes).
Kyle of Lochalsh entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 22.2% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.4% | 8 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.2% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% | 1 |
Most Kyle of Lochalsh listings are sized for couples and small families: 73% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 9% take eight or more. Shares are of the 22 listings with a guest capacity on file (59% of the market).
Kyle of Lochalsh listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 40.9% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 31.8% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 18.2% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 9.1% | 2 |
Kyle of Lochalsh hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Kyle of Lochalsh: 78% of listings offer it, and 43% offer self check-in.
Share of Kyle of Lochalsh listings with each common amenity
Guests
Kyle of Lochalsh runs on foreign visitors: 73% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom. The United States and France send the most guests from abroad, with 14% of reviewers each. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 49%, followed by French and Spanish.
73% of Kyle of Lochalsh guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Kyle of Lochalsh guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Paris | 1.5% |
| Edinburgh | 1.5% |
| Milan | 1.5% |
Where Kyle of Lochalsh guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 27.5% |
| United States | 14.2% |
| France | 13.7% |
| Canada | 7.1% |
| Italy | 6.6% |
Languages spoken by Kyle of Lochalsh guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 48.6% |
| French | 13.7% |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| German | 8.6% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 49% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.74, against 4.93 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 96 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Kyle of Lochalsh; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.90 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.82 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Kyle of Lochalsh listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 24% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 51% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kyle of Lochalsh listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 27.0% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 48.6% | 18 |
| 91-180 days | 21.6% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 2.7% | 1 |
Days a year Kyle of Lochalsh listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 5.4% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 18.9% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 51.4% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 13.5% | 5 |
| 1-30 days | 10.8% | 4 |
The average Kyle of Lochalsh booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in February and shortest in October. Listings took about 32 bookings each over the year, some 1,180 in all. Nearly half 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 Kyle of Lochalsh
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly two-thirds of listings in Kyle of Lochalsh accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kyle of Lochalsh listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate and Firm are the most common cancellation policies in Kyle of Lochalsh, each used by 38% of listings. 46% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 51% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Kyle of Lochalsh listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than a third of Kyle of Lochalsh listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £92, and some higher fees lift the average to £144. Spread over the average stay of 4.1 nights, that adds roughly £20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kyle of Lochalsh, a six-bedroom home, took in £85,800 over the past year, about 3.4 times the city's average of £25,600. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Taravik. Highland retreat. Stunning views of Skye. Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.96
*Special: Skye viewpoint cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
2-Bed Near Skye Bridge | Wi-Fi, Parking & 2 Shower Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94
A’Chomraich. Beautifully renovated 4 bed house Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Kintail Log Cabin Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
A cosy cottage next to the Isle of Skye bridge Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Only 3% of Kyle of Lochalsh listings are classed as professionally managed. Six 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 97% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 39 km, Portree (34 km away) earned the most per listing, about 76% more than Kyle of Lochalsh. Breakish was the busiest, booked on 64% of nights against 55% in Kyle of Lochalsh.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plockton 6 km | 41 | £27,598 | £149 | 57% |
| Breakish 11 km | 64 | £36,280 | £202 | 64% |
| Dornie 12 km | 38 | £33,435 | £175 | 57% |
| Broadford 14 km | 90 | £42,995 | £237 | 58% |
| Lochcarron 18 km | 32 | £26,647 | £165 | 63% |
| Portree 34 km | 186 | £45,035 | £250 | 59% |
| Morar 36 km | 33 | £20,934 | £175 | 47% |
| Carbost 39 km | 37 | £36,138 | £259 | 58% |
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FAQ
An active Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb grossed £25,575 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 37 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £4,100 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kyle of Lochalsh listings earn between £1,750 and £4,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth £5,500 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Kyle of Lochalsh were booked on 55% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. May is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Kyle of Lochalsh cost £185 before fees. Half of listings charge between £125 and £220, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Kyle of Lochalsh, 32% 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 Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb grossed £25,575 in the 12 months to October 2026, 11% 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, £17,035 a year (about £1,420 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 £2,100 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £4,970 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Kyle of Lochalsh listing was open to book earned £109 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 £176 or more.
Kyle of Lochalsh stays were booked 101 days (about three and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 32 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Kyle of Lochalsh Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Kyleakin, Lyndale and Torbole draw the most short-term rental interest in Kyle of Lochalsh. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 37 active Airbnb listings in Kyle of Lochalsh as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Plockton, 6 km away.
In Kyle of Lochalsh, more than a third of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £92, and some higher fees lift the average to £144.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 1,183 Airbnb stays in Kyle of Lochalsh, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 37 active Airbnb listings in Kyle of Lochalsh 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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