Avonlea - Luxury Cottage - Tomintoul - Cairngorms Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- £57,768
- Occupancy
- 58.7%
- Daily rate
- £254
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Tomintoul brought in £15,288 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 47% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Scotland average. Listings averaged £153 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Tomintoul is the 130th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 6% while the number of active listings grew 6%.
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Gross bookings per Tomintoul listing averaged £15,288 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 Tomintoul listing brings in £2,440 in July, its best month, and £1,150 in January, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: July leads August by 1%, and January sits just 1% below November, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 four 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 2.1 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, £1,750. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,049 | 46.6% | £145 | £66 | 70 days | 4.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,457 | 32.5% | £143 | £49 | 51 days | 3.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,921 | 33.0% | £142 | £62 | 84 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,286 | 29.2% | £140 | £41 | 58 days | 4.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,714 | 35.3% | £142 | £61 | 46 days | 4.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,760 | 32.7% | £147 | £57 | 38 days | 5.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,605 | 35.7% | £152 | £53 | 72 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | £1,998 | 40.4% | £158 | £64 | 79 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £1,964 | 38.4% | £159 | £65 | 75 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £2,324 | 37.1% | £160 | £75 | 127 days | 3.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £2,490 | 51.4% | £159 | £80 | 104 days | 3.4 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,222 | 46.5% | £155 | £74 | 95 days | 3.3 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.
The typical Tomintoul listing earns about £1,480 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Tomintoul Airbnb took in £15,288 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £890 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 £1,790 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £790 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £950 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £770 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 | £14,498 | £28,990 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Tomintoul bookings | £790 | £1,570 |
| Gross bookings | £15,288 | £30,560 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Tomintoul listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,100 | −£4,190 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£790 | −£1,570 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£760 | −£1,530 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£310 | −£610 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£460 | −£920 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£150 | −£150 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£80 | −£80 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£4,650 | −£9,050 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £10,638about £890 a month | £21,510about £1,790 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Tomintoul'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 Tomintoul 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 £2,550 a month, against £1,270 for the average one.
Occupancy
Tomintoul listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 7 points below the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 51% in August and falls to 27% in November.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Tomintoul, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 34% 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 Tomintoul, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £153 over the past year, about 25% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 22% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £160 and bottom out in January and February at about £135.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 17% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £146.
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 Tomintoul it averaged £54 over the past year, from about £37 in a typical January to about £79 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.1 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, £57. The 12-month RevPAR of £54 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Tomintoul is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Tomintoul
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, £1,750.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,150 |
| February | £1,580 |
| March | £1,680 |
| April | £1,760 |
| May | £1,720 |
| June | £1,910 |
| July | £2,440 |
| August | £2,430 |
| September | £1,990 |
| October | £1,650 |
| November | £1,160 |
| December | £1,490 |
Guests book Tomintoul stays 82 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 116 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 39 days. A typical July booking is made in late March.
July 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 82 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
26% of the 35 active listings in Tomintoul 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 Tomintoul.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Tomintoul neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Tomintoul Village, Cairngorms National Park and Glenlivet. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tomintoul Village | Charming village known as the highest village in the Highlands, with scenic views and a walkable community. Attracts visitors looking for tranquil highland experiences and outdoor activities. | The Whisky Castle, Tomintoul Museum, Royal Deeside, Cairngorms National Park, Scenic walking trails |
| Cairngorms National Park | Expansive national park known for its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities, including hiking, skiing, and wildlife watching. A prime location for nature lovers and adventure-seekers. | Cairn Gorm Mountain, Loch Morlich, Skiing at the Lecht, Wildlife spotting, Walking and cycling trails |
| Glenlivet | Famous for its whisky distillery and stunning landscapes, Glenlivet attracts those interested in whisky tourism and the rolling hills of the Cairngorms. | Glenlivet Distillery, The Glenlivet Estate, Walking trails through beautiful countryside, Whisky tasting experiences |
| Ballindalloch | A picturesque area known for its castle and whisky distillery, offering charming surroundings for those seeking a quiet retreat and local history. | Ballindalloch Castle, Ballindalloch Distillery, Scenic walks along the River Avon |
| Aboyne | Located near Deeside, Aboyne offers a vibrant community and is a gateway to outdoor activities in the Cairngorms, drawing those looking for local culture and adventure. | Aboyne Castle, Aboyne Golf Club, Deeside Activity Park, Walking trails in the woods |
| Invercauld | Rich in natural beauty and home to historic estates, Invercauld attracts visitors with its scenic landscapes and opportunities for fishing, hiking, and outdoor exploration. | Invercauld Castle, Deeside Fishing, Walks around the River Dee, Historical sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 80% of listings in Tomintoul, alongside 7 private-room listings (20%). Houses are the most common property type at 71%, about 3.6 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (20%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Tomintoul Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 80.0% | 28 |
| Private room | 20.0% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Tomintoul Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 71.4% | 25 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 20.0% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.7% | 2 |
| Others | 2.9% | 1 |
Among Tomintoul's 26 entire homes with a bedroom count, one- and two-bedroom homes are equally common (7 homes each).
Tomintoul 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 26.9% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.9% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% | 1 |
Most Tomintoul listings are sized for couples and small families: 63% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 3% take eight or more.
Tomintoul listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 2.9% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 22.9% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 11.4% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 25.7% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 5.7% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 20.0% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 8.6% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 2.9% | 1 |
Tomintoul hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing. Only 14% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is common in Tomintoul: 74% of listings offer it, and 46% have a backyard. Only 63% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Tomintoul listings with each common amenity
Guests
Tomintoul splits its demand between home and abroad: 43% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from Germany and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 53%, followed by German and French.
57% of Tomintoul guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Tomintoul guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 6.4% |
| Glasgow | 3.0% |
| London | 2.7% |
Where Tomintoul guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.0% |
| Germany | 9.8% |
| France | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| United States | 5.9% |
Languages spoken by Tomintoul guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 52.8% |
| German | 14.6% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| Dutch | 6.1% |
Tomintoul Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 46% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.71, against 4.88 for location. Listings here carry long review histories, about 86 reviews each on average.
Location scores highest in Tomintoul; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.74 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
More than three-quarters of Tomintoul listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Tomintoul listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.9% | 22 |
| 181-270 days | 14.3% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 20.0% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 2.9% | 1 |
Days a year Tomintoul listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 5.7% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 17.1% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 14.3% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 31.4% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 31.4% | 11 |
The average Tomintoul booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in April and shortest in July. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year. About seven in ten 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 Tomintoul
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than seven in ten listings in Tomintoul accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Tomintoul 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 Tomintoul, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 34% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Tomintoul listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
46% of Tomintoul listings charge a cleaning fee. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Tomintoul, a three-bedroom home, took in £57,800 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of £15,300.
Avonlea - Luxury Cottage - Tomintoul - Cairngorms Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cheerful 2 bedroom cottage close to village centre Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Luxurious, Private Cottage 2 Bedrooms with Hot Tub Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Wild Farm Cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Great view 3 bed bungalow, Tomintoul Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Secluded, country cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Professional management companies run half of Tomintoul listings. Superhosts run 43% 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 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 30 km, Nethy Bridge (17 km away, 49 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Tomintoul. Aviemore was the busiest, booked on 52% of nights against 34% in Tomintoul.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantown-on-Spey 17 km | 53 | £20,399 | £192 | 46% |
| Nethy Bridge 17 km | 49 | £38,945 | £215 | 51% |
| Boat of Garten 23 km | 47 | £23,080 | £164 | 46% |
| Dufftown 26 km | 30 | £23,882 | £200 | 45% |
| Carrbridge 27 km | 31 | £19,715 | £174 | 42% |
| Braemar 28 km | 32 | £28,238 | £254 | 48% |
| Aviemore 28 km | 201 | £35,880 | £217 | 52% |
| Ballater 30 km | 62 | £27,221 | £211 | 46% |
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FAQ
An active Tomintoul Airbnb grossed £15,288 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,950 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Tomintoul listings earn between £722 and £2,950 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,010 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 Tomintoul were booked on 34% 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 Tomintoul cost £153 before fees. Half of listings charge between £105 and £150; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
In Tomintoul, 26% 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 Tomintoul Airbnb grossed £15,288 in the 12 months to October 2026, 47% 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, £10,638 a year (about £890 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 £1,790 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging £2,440 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 Tomintoul listing was open to book earned £54 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 £118 or more.
Tomintoul stays were booked 82 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 Tomintoul Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Tomintoul Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Tomintoul Village, Cairngorms National Park and Glenlivet draw the most short-term rental interest in Tomintoul. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Tomintoul as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Grantown-on-Spey, 17 km away.
In Tomintoul, 46% of listings add a cleaning fee, but the amounts on file are too irregular to quote a typical fee. Check the fee on the specific listings you compare against.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 731 Airbnb stays in Tomintoul, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Tomintoul 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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