Airbnb market data · 202612 months to April 2026
Musselburgh, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Musselburgh brought in £24,499 over the 12 months through April 2026, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Musselburgh run through April 2026.
The short answer
Musselburgh Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £134 a night and were booked on 59% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.2 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Musselburgh is the 313th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Musselburgh?
Gross bookings per Musselburgh listing averaged £24,499 over the 12 months to April 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Musselburgh listing brought in £3,710 in August, its best month, and £1,680 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Musselburgh's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,090+ a month, about 1.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,110 or more, roughly £840 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £2,270 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,390 or less, about 61% 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 2.2 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,420.
Musselburgh Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2026 data.
August led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in September.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | £2,186 | 59.2% | £163 | £71 | 135 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jun 2025 | £2,838 | 66.7% | £168 | £95 | 104 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jul 2025 | £2,978 | 65.1% | £173 | £96 | 113 days | 4.4 nights |
| Aug 2025 | £3,710 | 66.7% | £188 | £120 | 160 days | 5.5 nights |
| Sep 2025 | £3,627 | 76.7% | £172 | £121 | 85 days | 7.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | £2,668 | 66.4% | £169 | £86 | 92 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,961 | 52.5% | £168 | £65 | 27 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,946 | 50.2% | £132 | £63 | 83 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,679 | 42.5% | £127 | £54 | 53 days | 8.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,708 | 46.1% | £123 | £61 | 26 days | 4.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,705 | 47.4% | £127 | £55 | 29 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,996 | 53.9% | £131 | £67 | 69 days | 4.3 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Musselburgh Airbnb took in £24,499 in the 12 months to April 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,430 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 £1,980 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,550 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,240 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.
Musselburgh Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £23,099 | £31,750 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Musselburgh bookings | £1,400 | £1,930 |
| Gross bookings | £24,499 | £33,680 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Musselburgh listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,120 | −£4,280 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,400 | −£1,930 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,220 | −£1,680 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£490 | −£670 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£730 | −£1,010 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£240 | −£240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£120 | −£120 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£7,320 | −£9,930 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £17,179about £1,430 a month | £23,750about £1,980 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Musselburgh Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Musselburgh'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 Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Musselburgh listings are booked on 80% or more of their nights, against 63% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £125 adds about £1,260 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £170 a night or more, against a median of £125. 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 £2,310 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £3,710, against £1,680 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Musselburgh listings average 4.84 stars, and 61% 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 £2,810 a month, against £2,040 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Musselburgh?
Musselburgh listings were booked on 59% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points above the Scotland average (49%) and 18 points above the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 42% in January to 77% in September.
Across Musselburgh's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 86%+ of open nights, 23 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 80% or more, roughly six nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 63% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 37% or less, under three nights a week.
September was the busiest month in Musselburgh, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Musselburgh?
The average nightly rate in Musselburgh, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £134 over the past year, about 35% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 31% below the U.K. average of £195. Rates swing with the seasons, from about £125 in February to about £190 in August.
Across Musselburgh's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £345+ a night, about 2.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £170 or more, about £45 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £125 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £87 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August rates ran 53% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £153. The 12-month ADR of £134 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Musselburgh?
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 Musselburgh it averaged £87 over the past year, from about £54 in January to about £121 in September.
Across Musselburgh's 18 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £148+ per open night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £113 or more, about £30 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £81 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £53 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
September RevPAR was about 2.2 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £79. The 12-month RevPAR of £87 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 Musselburgh
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh?
Guests book Musselburgh stays 88 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 160 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 26 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
The 12-month figure of 88 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 Musselburgh
22% of the 18 active listings in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Musselburgh
AirROI's area guide picks eight Musselburgh neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Musselburgh High Street, Musselburgh Harbour and Newhailes Estate. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh High Street | The bustling heart of Musselburgh, filled with shops, cafes, and local eateries. A popular choice for tourists looking to experience local life and culture, while being close to transport links. | Musselburgh Museum, Local shops and boutiques, Cafes and restaurants, Bus and train connections |
| Musselburgh Harbour | A picturesque harbour area perfect for visitors seeking scenic views and walking paths along the coast. Attracts guests interested in waterfront activities and local seafood restaurants. | Musselburgh Marina, Fisherrow Beach, Restaurants with views, Scenic walks along the shoreline |
| Newhailes Estate | A beautiful historic estate with gardens and parkland, ideal for visitors interested in history and outdoor activities. Family-friendly with plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment. | Newhailes House, Gardens and parkland, Walking trails, Historical tours |
| Levenhall Links | A natural coastal area popular for golfing and beach activities. Appeals to sports enthusiasts and families looking for a beach experience close to Musselburgh. | Levenhall Links Golf Course, Beach activities, Walking trails, Scenic views |
| Carberry Tower | A stunning historic tower and hotel offering a unique stay with beautiful grounds. Attracts couples and guests looking for a romantic getaway or a wedding venue. | Carberry Tower, Historic architecture, Gardens, Scenic countryside |
| Pinkie Farm | A rural area on the outskirts of Musselburgh, offering a peaceful retreat for guests who wish to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. | Countryside views, Walking paths, Local wildlife, Quiet surroundings |
| Boroughmuir Road | A residential area with a local vibe, popular with families and visitors looking for a genuine community experience. | Local parks, Community events, Playgrounds, Nearby amenities |
| Elphinstone | A quaint village nearby that provides a quiet and charming stay while being just a short distance from the historical sites of Musselburgh. | Local history, Scenic countryside, Small village charm, Access to transport links |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Musselburgh vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, City of Edinburgh (9 km away) earned the most per listing, about 86% more than Musselburgh.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockenzie and Port Seton 8 km | 69 | £20,206 | £167 | 45% |
| Port Seton 8 km | 30 | £21,007 | £186 | 51% |
| City of Edinburgh 9 km | 3,675 | £45,653 | £242 | 59% |
| Longniddry 9 km | 35 | £16,803 | £182 | 47% |
| Midlothian 12 km | 57 | £27,067 | £230 | 45% |
| East Lothian 14 km | 88 | £19,929 | £186 | 42% |
| Kirkcaldy 21 km | 38 | £15,929 | £131 | 42% |
| North Berwick 25 km | 104 | £36,079 | £312 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- 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
- Stirling Airbnb data 280 listings
FAQ
Musselburgh Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Musselburgh?
An active Musselburgh Airbnb grossed £24,499 on average in the 12 months to April 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,110 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Musselburgh?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Musselburgh listings earn between £1,390 and £3,110 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,090 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 Musselburgh?
Listings in Musselburgh were booked on 59% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. September was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Musselburgh?
The average booked night in Musselburgh cost £134 before fees. Half of listings charge between £87 and £170, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Musselburgh?
In Musselburgh, 22% 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Musselburgh?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Musselburgh Airbnb grossed £24,499 in the 12 months to April 2026, 15% below the Scotland average of £28,841, though with only 18 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, £17,179 a year (about £1,430 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 £1,980 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Musselburgh?
August paid best over the past year, at £3,710 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 Musselburgh?
Each night a Musselburgh listing was open to book earned £87 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 £148 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Musselburgh?
Musselburgh stays were booked 88 days (about three 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 Musselburgh?
The average Musselburgh Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 35 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Musselburgh rated?
Guests rate Musselburgh Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Musselburgh?
Musselburgh High Street, Musselburgh Harbour and Newhailes Estate draw the most short-term rental interest in Musselburgh. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Musselburgh?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Musselburgh as of April 2026. The closest tracked market is Cockenzie and Port Seton, 8 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Musselburgh?
In Musselburgh, nearly eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £35, and some higher fees lift the average to £47.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Musselburgh from May 2025 to April 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.