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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Nairn brought in £22,206 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 23% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Listings averaged £188 a night, about 8% lower than the Scotland average of £205, and were booked on 49% of available nights, close to its 49%.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 83 active listings, Nairn is the 35th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 15% while the number of active listings shrank 17%.
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Gross bookings per Nairn listing averaged £22,206 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 Nairn listing brings in £3,800 in August, its best month, and £1,120 in January, its slowest. July runs within 1% of August, so either can come out on top 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 3.4 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, £2,390. 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.
July 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in August 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,483 | 55.9% | £167 | £80 | 81 days | 5.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,037 | 50.2% | £161 | £68 | 62 days | 6.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,854 | 41.6% | £165 | £60 | 96 days | 6.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,135 | 27.1% | £163 | £37 | 49 days | 5.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,416 | 34.7% | £162 | £51 | 58 days | 5.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,719 | 38.5% | £168 | £55 | 55 days | 4.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,468 | 53.6% | £181 | £82 | 84 days | 4.1 nights |
| May 2026 | £3,066 | 57.3% | £187 | £99 | 109 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £3,132 | 63.0% | £204 | £104 | 122 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,061 | 65.6% | £211 | £131 | 124 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £3,991 | 75.0% | £212 | £129 | 139 days | 5.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £3,161 | 66.5% | £202 | £105 | 97 days | 3.8 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 Nairn 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 Nairn Airbnb took in £22,206 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,190 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 £1,620 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,060 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,360 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,020 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 | £20,146 | £27,320 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Nairn bookings | £2,060 | £2,800 |
| Gross bookings | £22,206 | £30,120 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 95% of Nairn listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,310 | −£4,490 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,060 | −£2,800 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,110 | −£1,510 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£440 | −£600 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£670 | −£900 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£7,920 | −£10,630 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £14,286about £1,190 a month | £19,490about £1,620 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Nairn'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 Nairn 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 £2,510 a month, against £1,850 for the average one.
Occupancy
Nairn listings were booked on 49% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Scotland average and 8 percentage points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 28% in January to 73% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Nairn, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 49% 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 Nairn, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £188 over the past year, about 8% below the Scotland average of £205 and about the same as the U.K. average (£195). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £195 and bottom out in November and December at about £150.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 34% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £170. The 12-month ADR of £188 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 Nairn it averaged £86 over the past year, from about £36 in a typical January to about £122 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 3.4 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, £78. The 12-month RevPAR of £86 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Nairn has one high season, May through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to March. A listing earns about 2.5 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Nairn
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, £2,390.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | £1,120 |
| February | Low season | £1,380 |
| March | Low season | £1,710 |
| April | Shoulder season | £2,340 |
| May | High season | £2,840 |
| June | High season | £2,890 |
| July | High season | £3,780 |
| August | High season | £3,800 |
| September | High season | £2,950 |
| October | Shoulder season | £2,340 |
| November | Low season | £1,830 |
| December | Low season | £1,720 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–September | £3,250 | 65% | £191 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, October | £2,340 | 56% | £162 |
| Low seasonNovember–March | £1,550 | 40% | £152 |
Guests book Nairn stays 92 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 134 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 43 days. A typical August booking is made in early 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 92 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
54% of the 83 active listings in Nairn 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 Nairn.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Nairn neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Nairn Beach, Nairn Town Centre and Whiteness Head. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nairn Beach | A picturesque sandy beach that attracts tourists looking for relaxation, water sports, and stunning coastal views. Ideal for family vacations and beach lovers. | Nairn Beach, East Beach, The Moray Firth, Nairn Golf Club, Cairngorms National Park |
| Nairn Town Centre | The bustling heart of Nairn featuring shops, restaurants, and easy access to local services. Great for those interested in the town's culture and community. | Nairn Museum, Local cafes and pubs, Shopping Street, Events and festivals in summer |
| Whiteness Head | A scenic coastal area known for its beautiful walking trails and wildlife. Attracts nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape. | Whiteness Head beach, Wildlife watching, Walking trails, Stunning sea views |
| Cawdor Castle | A historic and picturesque castle located nearby, drawing visitors interested in history and architecture, perfect for day trips. | Cawdor Castle, Gardens, Walking paths, History tours |
| Nairn Golf Club | One of the most highly regarded golf courses in Scotland, attracting golf enthusiasts from around the world. Great for travelers seeking leisure activities. | Nairn Golf Club, Golf tournaments, Coastal views |
| Findhorn Bay | A beautiful and serene bay area popular for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Excellent for visitors interested in tranquil surroundings and nature. | Findhorn Beach, Findhorn Village, Nature reserves, Water sports |
| Nairn Dunbar Golf Club | Another quality golf course in the area that attracts both locals and tourists. Ideal for golfers looking for a new challenge. | Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Golf competitions, Beautiful landscapes |
| Ardersier | A charming village near Nairn, known for its quaint ambiance and proximity to historical sites. Offers a leisurely experience close to Nairn. | Ardersier Castle, Village atmosphere, Local shops and cafes, Historical walks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Nairn are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Houses are the most common property type at 65%, about 2.7 times the share of apartments and condos (24%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Nairn Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.6% | 76 |
| Private room | 8.4% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Nairn Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 65.1% | 54 |
| Apartment/Condo | 24.1% | 20 |
| Others | 4.8% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 4.8% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.2% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Nairn (44% of entire homes), and 37% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 75 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Nairn 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 | 1.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 17.3% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.0% | 33 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.7% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Nairn earned £18,400 over the past year, against £19,800 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | £18,400 | £18,200 | £114 | 51% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33 | £23,800 | £21,000 | £181 | 50% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | £31,800 | £32,100 | £186 | 57% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | £19,800 | £28,000 | £371 | 33% |
The most common capacity in Nairn is four guests (42% of listings), and 33% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 78 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).
Nairn 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 | 12.8% | 10 |
| 3 guests | 2.6% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 42.3% | 33 |
| 5 guests | 9.0% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 20.5% | 16 |
| 7 guests | 1.3% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 11.5% | 9 |
Nairn hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. Only 39% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Nairn: 41% of listings offer it, and 87% have a washer.
Share of Nairn listings with each common amenity
Guests
Nairn splits its demand between home and abroad: 41% 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 53%, followed by French and German.
59% of Nairn guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Nairn guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 2.9% |
| London | 2.9% |
| Glasgow | 2.4% |
Where Nairn guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% |
| United States | 11.4% |
| France | 6.4% |
| Canada | 4.1% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
Languages spoken by Nairn guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 52.7% |
| French | 13.7% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
Nairn Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 70% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.86. Listings here carry long review histories, about 85 reviews each on average.
Accuracy and check-in score highest in Nairn; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.94 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.86 |
Booking patterns
Nearly two-thirds of Nairn listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 36% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Nairn listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 32.5% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 31.3% | 26 |
| 91-180 days | 30.1% | 25 |
| 31-90 days | 6.0% | 5 |
Days a year Nairn listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 8.4% | 7 |
| 181-270 days | 27.7% | 23 |
| 91-180 days | 31.3% | 26 |
| 31-90 days | 19.3% | 16 |
| 1-30 days | 13.3% | 11 |
The average Nairn booking lasts 5.4 nights, longest in November and shortest in September. Listings took about 29 bookings each over the year, some 2,350 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 Nairn
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly six in ten listings in Nairn accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Nairn listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Nairn, used by 30% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 49% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Nairn listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
55% of Nairn listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £64, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £181, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5.4 nights, that adds roughly £12 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Nairn, a four-bedroom home, took in £56,700 over the past year, about 2.6 times the city's average of £22,200.
Seaview Lodge - Five Star Moments from Golf & Spa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Seaview House - A Traditional Home by the Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Reay House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Nairn Beach Cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Cosy, tranquil cottage with wood burner. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Your cosy coastal escape in the heart of Nairn Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.87 Professional management companies run one in five Nairn listings and owners run the rest, though 29% of listings have a co-host. 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 95% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km, Inverness (25 km away) earned the most per listing, about 29% more than Nairn.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forres 14 km | 32 | £20,692 | £151 | 44% |
| Findhorn 18 km | 53 | £20,477 | £153 | 42% |
| Inverness 25 km | 800 | £28,539 | £181 | 50% |
| Tain 28 km | 35 | £17,191 | £157 | 42% |
| Grantown-on-Spey 32 km | 53 | £20,399 | £192 | 46% |
| Carrbridge 33 km | 31 | £19,715 | £174 | 42% |
| Elgin 33 km | 47 | £19,470 | £154 | 47% |
| Dornoch 35 km | 74 | £25,210 | £287 | 41% |
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FAQ
An active Nairn Airbnb grossed £22,206 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 83 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,260 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Nairn listings earn between £1,390 and £3,260 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,440 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 Nairn were booked on 49% 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 Nairn cost £188 before fees. Half of listings charge between £110 and £195, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Nairn, 54% 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 Nairn Airbnb grossed £22,206 in the 12 months to October 2026, 23% 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, £14,286 a year (about £1,190 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 £1,620 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £3,800 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 Nairn listing was open to book earned £86 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 £134 or more.
Nairn stays were booked 92 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 Nairn Airbnb stay lasted 5.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 29 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Nairn Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score accuracy highest and value lowest.
Nairn Beach, Nairn Town Centre and Whiteness Head draw the most short-term rental interest in Nairn. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 83 active Airbnb listings in Nairn as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Forres, 14 km away.
In Nairn, 55% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £64, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £181, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 2,349 Airbnb stays in Nairn, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 83 active Airbnb listings in Nairn 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.