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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Portpatrick brought in £19,682 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 32% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Bookings in Portpatrick trail the Scotland average, at prices about 7% higher. Listings averaged £220 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.2 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 71 active listings, Portpatrick is the 48th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4% while the number of active listings grew 18%.
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Gross bookings per Portpatrick listing averaged £19,682 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 Portpatrick listing brings in £4,100 in July, its best month, and £1,270 in January, its slowest. August runs within 2% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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 2.5 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.
July earns about 3.2 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, £2,330. 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 and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,164 | 38.9% | £241 | £70 | 80 days | 3.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,554 | 28.5% | £224 | £52 | 73 days | 3.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,546 | 25.0% | £225 | £50 | 104 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,225 | 19.1% | £215 | £40 | 62 days | 3.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,475 | 26.3% | £217 | £53 | 69 days | 3.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,691 | 28.8% | £222 | £55 | 35 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,078 | 36.4% | £241 | £69 | 65 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,623 | 42.6% | £246 | £85 | 75 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,796 | 45.1% | £250 | £93 | 85 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,050 | 59.1% | £264 | £131 | 79 days | 4.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,002 | 67.0% | £263 | £129 | 94 days | 4.3 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,771 | 51.3% | £255 | £92 | 97 days | 3.1 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.
The typical Portpatrick listing earns about £1,840 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The free Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Portpatrick Airbnb took in £19,682 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,040 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 £1,670 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £2,040 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,210 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £900 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 | £17,642 | £28,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Portpatrick bookings | £2,040 | £3,260 |
| Gross bookings | £19,682 | £31,360 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Portpatrick listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,880 | −£4,590 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£2,040 | −£3,260 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£980 | −£1,570 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£390 | −£630 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£590 | −£940 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£200 | −£200 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£100 | −£100 |
| 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 | −£7,180 | −£11,290 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £12,502about £1,040 a month | £20,070about £1,670 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Portpatrick'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 Portpatrick 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 £2,610 a month, against £1,640 for the average one.
Occupancy
Portpatrick listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 12 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 4 points below the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 20% in January to 65% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Portpatrick, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 37% 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 Portpatrick, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £220 over the past year, about 7% above the Scotland average of £205 and about 13% above the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £255 and bottom out in January and February at about £215.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 20% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £236. The 12-month ADR of £220 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 Portpatrick it averaged £76 over the past year, from about £41 in a typical January to about £132 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.2 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, £76.
Seasonality
Portpatrick has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about 2.6 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Portpatrick
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, £2,330.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | £1,270 |
| February | Low season | £1,370 |
| March | Low season | £1,770 |
| April | Low season | £2,070 |
| May | Shoulder season | £2,380 |
| June | High season | £2,690 |
| July | High season | £4,100 |
| August | High season | £4,060 |
| September | High season | £2,580 |
| October | Shoulder season | £2,340 |
| November | Low season | £1,700 |
| December | Low season | £1,610 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | £3,360 | 55% | £252 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, October | £2,360 | 40% | £242 |
| Low seasonNovember–April | £1,630 | 29% | £223 |
Guests book Portpatrick stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. September stays are booked furthest out, about 112 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 39 days. A typical September booking is made in late May.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
24% of the 71 active listings in Portpatrick 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 Portpatrick.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Portpatrick neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Portpatrick Harbour, The Village Center and Drumfad. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portpatrick Harbour | The picturesque harbour area is a major draw for tourists due to its stunning views and proximity to the sea. Visitors are attracted to the coastal walks and quaint village charm. | Portpatrick Harbour, South West Coast Path, St. Patrick's Church, Dunskey Castle, The Portpatrick Lighthouse |
| The Village Center | The center of Portpatrick is bustling with cafés, shops, and restaurants. It offers convenience and a charming atmosphere, making it ideal for guests who want to experience local life. | Local shops and boutiques, The Crown Hotel, Portpatrick Golf Club, The Royal Irish Pub, Portpatrick Food Festival |
| Drumfad | Situated a bit further from the main tourist traffic, Drumfad provides a more secluded Airbnb option with beautiful countryside views, appealing to nature lovers and those seeking tranquility. | Drumfad countryside, Nature trails, Wildlife spotting, Quiet retreats, Scenic photography opportunities |
| Lighthouse Road | This area offers stunning coastal views and is close to the iconic lighthouse, attracting those seeking beautiful scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking and photography. | Portpatrick Lighthouse, Coastal walks, Rocky beaches, Seafront cafés, Photography spots |
| Knockinaam | A quiet and scenic area just outside of Portpatrick, Knockinaam is perfect for those wanting peace, with lovely countryside and coastal scenery. | Knockinaam Bay, Quiet beaches, Natural beauty, Historical sites, Walking trails |
| Logan Botanic Garden | Famous for its exotic plant collections and beautiful landscapes, this area draws many visitors, making it an attractive location for Airbnb hosts looking for nature enthusiasts. | Logan Botanic Garden, Exotic plant collections, Garden trails, Visitor center, Picnic spots |
| The Old School House | This historic building offers a unique stay experience. Visitors love the charm of staying in a repurposed school house, appealing to families and groups. | Local history, Historic architecture, Community events, Family-friendly activities, Cultural experiences |
| Culzean Castle | Although slightly outside Portpatrick, the famous Culzean Castle is a major tourist attraction, making nearby accommodations great for visitors exploring this historical site. | Culzean Castle and Country Park, Guided tours, Picnic areas, Scenery, Historic architecture |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Portpatrick is an entire home: all 71 listings rent the whole place. Houses are the most common property type at 59%, about 3.2 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (18%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Portpatrick Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Portpatrick Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 59.2% | 42 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 18.3% | 13 |
| Apartment/Condo | 15.5% | 11 |
| Unique stay | 5.6% | 4 |
| Others | 1.4% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Portpatrick (38% of entire homes), and 37% have three or more bedrooms.
Portpatrick entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 25.4% | 18 |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.0% | 27 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.9% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% | 5 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Portpatrick earned £14,500 over the past year, against £17,500 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 18 | £14,500 | £17,200 | £238 | 35% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27 | £14,400 | £17,500 | £153 | 38% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | £17,500 | £19,100 | £200 | 37% |
The most common capacity in Portpatrick is four guests (37% of listings), and 37% of listings sleep six or more.
Portpatrick listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 21.1% | 15 |
| 4 guests | 36.6% | 26 |
| 5 guests | 5.6% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 19.7% | 14 |
| 7 guests | 4.2% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 12.7% | 9 |
Portpatrick hosts set up an average of 3.4 beds per listing. About a third of listings (34%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pet-friendly policies are close to standard in Portpatrick: 89% of listings have one, and 77% have a washer.
Share of Portpatrick listings with each common amenity
Guests
Portpatrick draws mostly domestic guests: nine in ten of those who left reviews live in the United Kingdom. Glasgow alone accounts for 12% of reviews. Of the 9% from abroad, most come from the United States and Germany.
91% of Portpatrick guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Portpatrick guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | 11.6% |
| London | 3.6% |
| Manchester | 2.5% |
Where Portpatrick guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% |
| United States | 3.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% |
| Australia | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Portpatrick guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 82.2% |
| German | 5.6% |
| French | 4.4% |
| Polish | 1.1% |
| Italian | 1.1% |
Portpatrick Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 55% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.80, against 4.95 for location.
Location scores highest in Portpatrick; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.91 |
| Cleanliness | 4.89 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.95 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Portpatrick listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 51% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Portpatrick listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 40.8% | 29 |
| 181-270 days | 50.7% | 36 |
| 91-180 days | 8.5% | 6 |
Days a year Portpatrick listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 11.3% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 50.7% | 36 |
| 31-90 days | 21.1% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 16.9% | 12 |
The average Portpatrick booking lasts 3.9 nights, longest in June and shortest in November. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year, some 1,760 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 Portpatrick
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About half of listings in Portpatrick accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Portpatrick 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 Portpatrick, used by 30% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 34% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Portpatrick listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly two-thirds of Portpatrick listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £65; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 3.9 nights, that adds roughly £17 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Portpatrick, a five-bedroom home, took in £80,000 over the past year, about four times the city's average of £19,700.
Southcliff House Beautiful Villa Outstanding Views Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93
The View at Portpatrick | Hot Tub | Sea Views Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Stay in Castle: Royal Apartment on Seaside Estate Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Saltwater Chronicles: Heavenly Seaside Lodge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Holiday home Portpatrick Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Spacious semi-detached house with sea views Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80 Only 8% of Portpatrick listings are classed as professionally managed, though 28% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 59 km, Newtownabbey (56 km away, 32 listings) earned the most per listing, about 11% more than Portpatrick.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaghadee 36 km | 39 | £17,091 | £133 | 44% |
| Bangor 41 km | 104 | £17,622 | £140 | 41% |
| Newton Stewart 42 km | 50 | £10,743 | £217 | 33% |
| Ards and North Down 43 km | 65 | £18,633 | £177 | 42% |
| Newtownabbey 56 km | 32 | £21,835 | £144 | 49% |
| Gatehouse of Fleet 59 km | 56 | £16,194 | £227 | 33% |
| Mid and East Antrim 59 km | 44 | £17,138 | £159 | 39% |
| Belfast 59 km | 1,575 | £19,234 | £149 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Portpatrick Airbnb grossed £19,682 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 71 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,930 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Portpatrick listings earn between £1,130 and £2,930 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,770 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 Portpatrick were booked on 37% 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 Portpatrick cost £220 before fees. Half of listings charge between £125 and £275, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Portpatrick, 24% 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 Portpatrick Airbnb grossed £19,682 in the 12 months to October 2026, 32% 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, £12,502 a year (about £1,040 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 £1,670 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging £4,100 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 Portpatrick listing was open to book earned £76 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 £146 or more.
Portpatrick stays were booked 81 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 Portpatrick Airbnb stay lasted 3.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Portpatrick Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Portpatrick Harbour, The Village Center and Drumfad draw the most short-term rental interest in Portpatrick. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 71 active Airbnb listings in Portpatrick as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Donaghadee, 36 km away.
In Portpatrick, nearly two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £65; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 1,757 Airbnb stays in Portpatrick, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 71 active Airbnb listings in Portpatrick 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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