Modern 5 bedroom house with fire place & sauna. Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- £118,211
- Occupancy
- 87.6%
- Daily rate
- £348
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Linlithgow brought in £22,019 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 24% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Scotland average. Listings averaged £171 a night and were booked on 46% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 34 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 34 active listings, Linlithgow is the 132nd-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 7% while the number of active listings shrank 11%.
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Gross bookings per Linlithgow listing averaged £22,019 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 Linlithgow listing brings in £3,830 in August, its best month, and £1,620 in January, its slowest. February runs within 3% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 2.8 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 2.4 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, £2,510. 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 nightly rate; bookings peaked in September 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,475 | 56.7% | £160 | £80 | 65 days | 6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,010 | 52.7% | £155 | £67 | 63 days | 7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,502 | 55.0% | £159 | £81 | 104 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,620 | 33.7% | £152 | £52 | 82 days | 5.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,687 | 43.6% | £151 | £60 | 70 days | 5.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,882 | 33.5% | £152 | £61 | 51 days | 4.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,334 | 44.3% | £161 | £78 | 84 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,632 | 55.0% | £164 | £85 | 100 days | 6.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,755 | 57.8% | £175 | £92 | 98 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £3,458 | 58.5% | £181 | £112 | 122 days | 8.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £3,630 | 61.6% | £185 | £117 | 160 days | 4.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £3,498 | 71.2% | £170 | £117 | 93 days | 5.4 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 Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow Airbnb took in £22,019 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,230 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 £1,800 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,440 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,350 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £20,579 | £29,980 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Linlithgow bookings | £1,440 | £2,100 |
| Gross bookings | £22,019 | £32,080 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Linlithgow listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,330 | −£4,850 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,440 | −£2,100 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,100 | −£1,600 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£440 | −£640 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£660 | −£960 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£220 | −£220 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£110 | −£110 |
| 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 | −£7,300 | −£10,480 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £14,719about £1,230 a month | £21,600about £1,800 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Linlithgow'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 Linlithgow 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 £2,670 a month, against £1,830 for the average one.
Occupancy
Linlithgow listings were booked on 46% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 5 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 35% in January to 70% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Linlithgow, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 46% 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 Linlithgow, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £171 over the past year, about 17% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 12% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about £180 and bottom out in November and December at about £145.
The top 10% charge about 2.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 26% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £158. The 12-month ADR of £171 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 Linlithgow it averaged £74 over the past year, from about £52 in a typical January to about £123 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.4 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, £82. The 12-month RevPAR of £74 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 34 active listings, the monthly pattern in Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow
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, £2,510.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,620 |
| February | £1,670 |
| March | £1,960 |
| April | £2,520 |
| May | £2,740 |
| June | £2,740 |
| July | £3,470 |
| August | £3,830 |
| September | £3,040 |
| October | £2,380 |
| November | £1,760 |
| December | £2,380 |
Guests book Linlithgow stays 83 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 162 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 56 days. A typical August booking is made in early March.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
68% of the 34 active listings in Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Linlithgow neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Linlithgow Palace, High Street and Linlithgow Loch. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linlithgow Palace | Historic site and former residence of Scottish monarchs. Attracts history enthusiasts and tourists looking to explore Scotland's royal past. | Linlithgow Palace, St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow Canal, Linlithgow Loch, The Beecraigs Country Park |
| High Street | The town's vibrant main street featuring shops, cafes, and restaurants. Ideal for visitors who enjoy a lively atmosphere with local amenities. | Local shops, Cafes and restaurants, Linlithgow Town Centre, The Old Rectory |
| Linlithgow Loch | A picturesque loch perfect for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying nature. Popular among tourists for its scenic views and outdoor activities. | Walking trails, Birdwatching, Picnic areas, The nature reserve |
| St. Michael's Church | A stunning example of medieval architecture. Draws visitors interested in historical sites and architecture. | St. Michael's Church, Historic architecture, Beautiful stained glass windows |
| Beecraigs Country Park | A large park just outside the town offering outdoor activities, wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. Great for families and nature lovers. | Hiking trails, Wildlife viewing, Picnic spots, Adventure playground |
| Linlithgow Canal | Part of the Union Canal, perfect for cycling and walking. Offers visitors scenic routes and access to nature. | Canal paths, Cycling routes, Scenic walks |
| The Annet House Museum | Local history museum offering insights into Linlithgow's past. Ideal for cultural tourists. | Local exhibits, Historic displays, Cultural workshops |
| The Falkirk Wheel | A unique rotating boat lift and engineering marvel nearby. Attracts visitors from all over looking to experience something unique. | The Falkirk Wheel, Boating tours, Visitor center, Scenic views |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Linlithgow are entire homes (91%), with private rooms at 9%. Houses are the most common property type at 74%, about 4.2 times the share of apartments and condos (18%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Linlithgow Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.2% | 31 |
| Private room | 8.8% | 3 |
Listings by property type
Linlithgow Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 73.5% | 25 |
| Apartment/Condo | 17.6% | 6 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.9% | 2 |
| Unique stay | 2.9% | 1 |
Two- and three-bedroom homes are equally common in Linlithgow (35% of entire homes each), followed by one-bedroom homes (19%). Shares are of the 31 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Linlithgow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6.5% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 19.4% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.5% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% | 11 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% | 1 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Linlithgow earned £26,400 over the past year, against £4,150 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 11 | £26,400 | £20,800 | £182 | 44% |
| 3 bedrooms | 11 | £4,150 | £13,500 | £225 | 21% |
The most common capacity in Linlithgow is four guests (29% of listings), and 45% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 31 listings with a guest capacity on file (91% of the market).
Linlithgow 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 | 9.7% | 3 |
| 3 guests | 9.7% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 29.0% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 6.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 12.9% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 12.9% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 19.4% | 6 |
Linlithgow hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. Only 38% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Linlithgow: 91% of listings have one, and 56% have a backyard.
Share of Linlithgow listings with each common amenity
Guests
Linlithgow splits its demand between home and abroad: 50% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 54%, followed by German and French.
50% of Linlithgow guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Linlithgow guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 1.9% |
| Leeds | 1.6% |
| Edinburgh | 1.6% |
Where Linlithgow guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% |
| United States | 14.4% |
| France | 5.8% |
| Australia | 4.6% |
| Germany | 4.6% |
Languages spoken by Linlithgow guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 54.3% |
| German | 10.1% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| Dutch | 4.3% |
Linlithgow Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 71% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; cleanliness and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.81. Listings here carry long review histories, about 103 reviews each on average.
Location scores highest in Linlithgow; cleanliness and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.81 |
Booking patterns
56% of Linlithgow listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 44% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 26% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Linlithgow listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 41.2% | 14 |
| 181-270 days | 14.7% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 23.5% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 17.6% | 6 |
| 1-30 days | 2.9% | 1 |
Days a year Linlithgow listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 20.6% | 7 |
| 181-270 days | 23.5% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 14.7% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 14.7% | 5 |
| 1-30 days | 26.5% | 9 |
The average Linlithgow booking lasts 5.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in June. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year. 55% 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 Linlithgow
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About half of listings in Linlithgow accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow, used by 29% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 56% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 41% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Linlithgow listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly half of Linlithgow listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £38, and some higher fees lift the average to £62. Spread over the average stay of 5.5 nights, that adds roughly £7 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 Linlithgow, a five-bedroom home, took in £118,000 over the past year, about 5.4 times the city's average of £22,000. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Modern 5 bedroom house with fire place & sauna. Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Alban Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.56
Cosy Linlithgow home|Near Edi Airport|Free parking Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Linlithgow cottage close to Edinburgh Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Central Apartment Linlithgow, near Edinburgh Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Charming Country Cottage & Garden near Edinburgh Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.76 Professional management companies run 18% of Linlithgow listings and owners run the rest. 62% of 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 31 km, City of Edinburgh (25 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Linlithgow.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lothian 8 km | 78 | £17,712 | £180 | 38% |
| Livingston 10 km | 30 | £18,375 | £157 | 43% |
| Falkirk 11 km | 90 | £20,960 | £164 | 45% |
| Rosyth 13 km | 31 | £17,670 | £139 | 43% |
| Dunfermline 15 km | 76 | £19,875 | £153 | 43% |
| City of Edinburgh 25 km | 3,675 | £45,653 | £242 | 59% |
| North Lanarkshire 28 km | 47 | £15,358 | £155 | 41% |
| Midlothian 31 km | 57 | £27,067 | £230 | 45% |
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FAQ
An active Linlithgow Airbnb grossed £22,019 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 34 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,090 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Linlithgow listings earn between £1,070 and £3,090 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,860 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 Linlithgow were booked on 46% 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 Linlithgow cost £171 before fees. Half of listings charge between £100 and £200, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Linlithgow, 68% 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 Linlithgow Airbnb grossed £22,019 in the 12 months to October 2026, 24% 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, £14,719 a year (about £1,230 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 £1,800 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £3,830 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 Linlithgow listing was open to book earned £74 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 £128 or more.
Linlithgow stays were booked 83 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.
The average Linlithgow Airbnb stay lasted 5.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Linlithgow Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Linlithgow Palace, High Street and Linlithgow Loch draw the most short-term rental interest in Linlithgow. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 34 active Airbnb listings in Linlithgow as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is West Lothian, 8 km away.
In Linlithgow, nearly half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £38, and some higher fees lift the average to £62.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 867 Airbnb stays in Linlithgow, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 34 active Airbnb listings in Linlithgow 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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