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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Lochyside brought in £27,757 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Lochyside is cheaper but busier than the Scotland average. Listings averaged £166 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 3.9 times as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 32 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 32 active listings, Lochyside is the 148th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 16%.
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Gross bookings per Lochyside listing averaged £27,757 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 Lochyside listing brings in £5,010 in August, its best month, and £1,280 in November, its slowest. July runs within 4% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 2.2 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 3.9 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,910. 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 rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,671 | 52.0% | £149 | £86 | 95 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,306 | 29.0% | £134 | £44 | 72 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,608 | 31.4% | £136 | £52 | 113 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,528 | 31.3% | £132 | £49 | 41 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,274 | 33.1% | £135 | £45 | 82 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,546 | 27.7% | £142 | £50 | 103 days | 7.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £3,041 | 58.0% | £159 | £101 | 78 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | £4,329 | 74.4% | £168 | £140 | 117 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,961 | 70.0% | £189 | £132 | 95 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,687 | 80.5% | £192 | £151 | 102 days | 3.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,896 | 84.4% | £192 | £158 | 108 days | 2.2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £4,551 | 79.7% | £191 | £152 | 79 days | 2.3 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 Lochyside address, run it through the Airbnb revenue calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Lochyside Airbnb took in £27,757 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,610 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 £2,430 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,020 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,700 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,390 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 | £26,737 | £39,920 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Lochyside bookings | £1,020 | £1,520 |
| Gross bookings | £27,757 | £41,440 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Lochyside listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£4,190 | −£6,260 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,020 | −£1,520 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,390 | −£2,070 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£560 | −£830 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£830 | −£1,240 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£280 | −£280 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£140 | −£140 |
| 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 | −£8,410 | −£12,340 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £19,347about £1,610 a month | £29,100about £2,430 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Lochyside'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 Lochyside 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 £3,450 a month, against £2,310 for the average one.
Occupancy
Lochyside 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 31% in December to 84% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about twice as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Lochyside, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Lochyside, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £166 over the past year, about 19% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 15% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £180 and bottom out in January and November at about £125.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 42% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £151. The 12-month ADR of £166 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 Lochyside it averaged £97 over the past year, from about £43 in a typical November to about £162 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 3.8 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £95.
Seasonality
With only 32 active listings, the monthly pattern in Lochyside is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Lochyside
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, £2,910.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,510 |
| February | £1,410 |
| March | £1,670 |
| April | £2,850 |
| May | £4,330 |
| June | £4,050 |
| July | £4,830 |
| August | £5,010 |
| September | £4,020 |
| October | £2,390 |
| November | £1,280 |
| December | £1,520 |
Guests book Lochyside stays 98 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 109 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 43 days. A typical August booking is made in late 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 98 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
38% of the 32 active listings in Lochyside 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 Lochyside.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Lochyside neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Inverness City Centre, Loch Ness and Dores. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness City Centre | The bustling heart of Inverness, perfect for tourists visiting the Highlands. It's close to shops, restaurants, and the scenic River Ness, making it a prime spot for visitors seeking convenience and culture. | Inverness Castle, River Ness, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens, Victorian Market |
| Loch Ness | Famous for its mythical monster, Loch Ness attracts tourists year-round. Offering stunning views and outdoor activities, it's perfect for those looking to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. | Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition, Cannich |
| Dores | A picturesque village on the shores of Loch Ness, Dores offers a serene environment and is perfect for nature lovers and those looking for a more tranquil retreat near the lake. | Dores Beach, Loch Ness views, The Dores Inn, Walking trails, Nearby forests |
| Culloden | Site of the famous Battle of Culloden, this area is rich in history and attracts visitors interested in Scottish heritage. It offers visitors a unique glimpse into Scotland's past. | Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Culloden Visitor Centre, Historic trails |
| Nairn | A lovely coastal town near Inverness, Nairn features beautiful beaches and golf courses. It's popular with families and beachgoers looking for a seaside getaway. | Nairn Beach, Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Culbin Forest, Nairn Museum, Charming cafes |
| Tomatin | Known for its whisky distillery, Tomatin attracts visitors interested in whisky tasting and the surrounding natural beauty. This unique offering can be an attractive option for potential hosts. | Tomatin Distillery, Whisky tasting tours, Scenic walks, Highland scenery |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 75% of listings in Lochyside, alongside 8 private-room listings (25%). Houses account for 78% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 9%.
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Lochyside Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 75.0% | 24 |
| Private room | 25.0% | 8 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Lochyside Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 78.1% | 25 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.4% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 6.3% | 2 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.1% | 1 |
| Others | 3.1% | 1 |
The most common size among Lochyside's 24 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (12 homes).
Lochyside 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 | 4.2% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 50.0% | 12 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.2% | 1 |
Most Lochyside listings are sized for couples and small families: 83% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 4% take eight or more. Shares are of the 24 listings with a guest capacity on file (75% of the market).
Lochyside 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 | 50.0% | 12 |
| 3 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 29.2% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 7 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 4.2% | 1 |
Lochyside hosts set up an average of 2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 38% 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 Lochyside: 84% of listings offer it, and 69% offer self check-in.
Share of Lochyside listings with each common amenity
Guests
Lochyside runs on foreign visitors: three-quarters of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom. The United States sends the most guests from abroad, with 18% of reviewers, ahead of Germany at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 49%, followed by German and French.
74% of Lochyside guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Lochyside guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.5% |
| Edinburgh | 1.6% |
| Glasgow | 1.4% |
Where Lochyside guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.0% |
| United States | 18.2% |
| Germany | 11.1% |
| France | 10.9% |
| Canada | 5.6% |
Languages spoken by Lochyside guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 48.8% |
| German | 14.1% |
| French | 12.4% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
Lochyside Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 66% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.75, against 4.92 for cleanliness and check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 153 reviews each on average.
Cleanliness and check-in score highest in Lochyside; 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 | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.75 |
Booking patterns
More than half of Lochyside listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 50% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 47% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Lochyside listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 25.0% | 8 |
| 181-270 days | 28.1% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 43.8% | 14 |
| 31-90 days | 3.1% | 1 |
Days a year Lochyside listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.1% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 46.9% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 25.0% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 25.0% | 8 |
The average Lochyside booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in March and shortest in September. Listings took about 43 bookings each over the year, some 1,390 in all. 56% 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 Lochyside
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Lochyside accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Lochyside 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 Lochyside, used by 59% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 38% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Lochyside listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About four in ten Lochyside listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £12, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £28, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly £3 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Lochyside, a two-bedroom unit, took in £75,800 over the past year, about 2.7 times the city's average of £27,800. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Modern Luxury Apt • Ben Nevis Views • Sleeps 4 Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Fort William 3 bed house, scenic views, steamtrain Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.79
Lonavla 2 Bedroom Cottage Lochyside Fort William Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Ardbrae. Inverlochy, Fort William Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Firdale, Fort William, your Highland retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Castle drive Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Only 3% of Lochyside listings are classed as professionally managed, though 38% of listings have a co-host. 63% 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 17 km, Onich (17 km away, 53 listings) earned the most per listing, about 41% more than Lochyside. Caol was the busiest, booked on 58% of nights against 55% in Lochyside.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caol 1 km | 52 | £28,445 | £158 | 58% |
| Banavie 2 km | 65 | £28,845 | £186 | 53% |
| Fort William 2 km | 227 | £35,728 | £199 | 56% |
| Corpach 3 km | 40 | £30,542 | £171 | 57% |
| Spean Bridge 13 km | 58 | £32,530 | £280 | 51% |
| North Ballachulish 16 km | 40 | £32,798 | £221 | 48% |
| Onich 17 km | 53 | £39,070 | £274 | 43% |
| Roybridge 17 km | 38 | £17,147 | £171 | 46% |
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FAQ
An active Lochyside Airbnb grossed £27,757 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 32 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,890 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Lochyside listings earn between £1,710 and £3,890 in a typical month, and the top tenth £5,370 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 Lochyside were booked on 55% 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 Lochyside cost £166 before fees. Half of listings charge between £115 and £190, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Lochyside, 38% 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 Lochyside Airbnb grossed £27,757 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Scotland average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £19,347 a year (about £1,610 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 £2,430 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging £5,010 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Lochyside listing was open to book earned £97 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 £147 or more.
Lochyside stays were booked 98 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Lochyside Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 43 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Lochyside Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Inverness City Centre, Loch Ness and Dores draw the most short-term rental interest in Lochyside. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 32 active Airbnb listings in Lochyside as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Caol, 1 km away.
In Lochyside, about four in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £12, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £28, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 1,385 Airbnb stays in Lochyside, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 32 active Airbnb listings in Lochyside 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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