Hen & Stag pad with inside hot tub & party room Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- £367,823
- Occupancy
- 72.5%
- Daily rate
- £1,544
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Cardiff, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Cardiff brought in £18,999 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 5% less than the Wales average of £20,023.
The short answer
Cardiff Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £177 a night, about 7% lower than the Wales average of £190, and were booked on 38% of available nights, close to its 40%.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 1,659 active listings, Cardiff is the largest of 293 Wales markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 29%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cardiff?
Gross bookings per Cardiff listing averaged £18,999 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Wales average: £20,023), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Cardiff listing brings in £3,380 in July, its best month, and £1,630 in January, its slowest. 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.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,690+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £2,780 or more, roughly £1,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,470 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £686 or less, about half 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.
July earns about twice what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average £3,470 £1,590
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,180. 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.
Cardiff Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in September 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | £2,229 | 48.9% | £164 | £74 | 41 days | 4.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | £1,986 | 41.6% | £163 | £64 | 66 days | 3.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,128 | 40.6% | £169 | £71 | 59 days | 3.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £2,002 | 41.7% | £165 | £65 | 37 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,590 | 33.8% | £156 | £51 | 32 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,886 | 37.1% | £169 | £67 | 65 days | 3.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,847 | 36.4% | £166 | £60 | 48 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,792 | 38.1% | £164 | £60 | 42 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,426 | 39.5% | £190 | £78 | 47 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,818 | 43.3% | £213 | £94 | 91 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £3,472 | 45.9% | £214 | £112 | 68 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £2,574 | 43.2% | £197 | £83 | 52 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 Cardiff listing earns about £1,470 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
Is an Airbnb in Cardiff Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cardiff Airbnb took in £18,999 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,050 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about £2,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,480 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £910 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.
Cardiff Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £17,519 | £33,050 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Cardiff bookings | £1,480 | £2,790 |
| Gross bookings | £18,999 | £35,840 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Cardiff listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,720 | −£5,130 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,480 | −£2,790 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£950 | −£1,790 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£380 | −£720 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£570 | −£1,080 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£190 | −£190 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£90 | −£90 |
| 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 | −£6,380 | −£11,790 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £12,619about £1,050 a month | £24,050about £2,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Cardiff Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Cardiff'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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cardiff listings are booked on 61% or more of their nights, against 38% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £130 adds about £1,310 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £205 a night or more, against a median of £130. 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 £1,750 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about £3,380, against £1,630 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Cardiff listings average 4.72 stars, and 33% 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 £2,990 a month, against £1,580 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cardiff?
Cardiff listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Wales average (40%) and 3 points below the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 49% in September and falls to 36% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 79%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 61% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 38% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.
September is usually the busiest month in Cardiff, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 42% 51% 34%
The 12-month rate of 38% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Cardiff?
The average nightly rate in Cardiff, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £177 over the past year, about 7% below the Wales and U.K. averages (£190 and £185). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about £200 and bottom out in September and October at about £155.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £335+ a night, about 2.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £205 or more, about £75 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £130 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £89 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July rates run 32% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average £214 £142
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £168.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff it averaged £69 over the past year, from about £53 in a typical January to about £109 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £133+ per open night, about 2.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £86 or more, about £35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £49 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £26 or less, about half of the median.
July RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average £112 £51
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £72.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Cardiff
Cardiff has one high season, June through August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to April and slows again in October. A listing earns about 57% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Cardiff
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average £3,380 £1,630
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, £2,180.
Revenue by month in Cardiff in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | £1,630 |
| February | Low season | £1,810 |
| March | Low season | £1,810 |
| April | Low season | £1,890 |
| May | Shoulder season | £2,290 |
| June | High season | £2,680 |
| July | High season | £3,380 |
| August | High season | £2,550 |
| September | Shoulder season | £2,090 |
| October | Low season | £1,920 |
| November | Shoulder season | £2,040 |
| December | Shoulder season | £2,040 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | £2,870 | 46% | £194 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, September, November–December | £2,120 | 43% | £163 |
| Low seasonJanuary–April, October | £1,810 | 39% | £157 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cardiff?
Guests book Cardiff stays 56 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 82 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 31 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 55 days 95 days 29 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Cardiff
Fewer than 1% of the 1,659 active listings in Cardiff display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
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 Cardiff.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cardiff
AirROI's area guide picks seven Cardiff neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Cardiff Bay, Cathays and City Centre. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay | A vibrant waterfront area known for its stunning views, restaurants, and entertainment. It's popular among tourists for attractions like the Wales Millennium Centre and is ideal for short-term rentals due to its scenic location. | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff International White Water, Doctor Who Experience, Cardiff Bay Barrage, The Senedd |
| Cathays | A lively neighborhood popular with students and young professionals due to its proximity to Cardiff University and the city center. Its vibrant atmosphere makes it a great location for short-term stays. | Cardiff University, Cathays Park, National Museum Cardiff, Bute Park, Roath Park |
| City Centre | The heart of Cardiff, known for its shopping, dining, and attractions. It's a prime location for visitors looking to explore the city and enjoy urban amenities. | Cardiff Castle, St David's Shopping Centre, Cardiff Market, Principality Stadium, The Hayes |
| Roath | A culturally rich area known for its parks, cafes, and charming streets. It attracts families and tourists looking for a more relaxed stay within reach of the city center. | Roath Park, The Roath Park Lake, The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, The Botanical Gardens, The Regina Gallery |
| Llandaff | A historic area with beautiful architecture and a peaceful atmosphere, known for Llandaff Cathedral. It is appealing for visitors wanting a tranquil stay not far from Cardiff's hustle. | Llandaff Cathedral, Hyde Park, Victoria Park, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff Golf Club |
| Treforest | Home to the University of South Wales, this area is favored by students and visiting academics. It provides affordable accommodations in a vibrant university community. | University of South Wales, Treforest Industrial Estate, Local cafes, Treforest Train Station, Nearby hiking trails |
| Spenmoss | An up-and-coming area with a mix of modern and traditional homes. It's becoming popular for short-term rentals due to its proximity to transport links and the city. | Railway access, Local parks, Community events, Shopping options, Dining establishments |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Cardiff Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 79% of listings in Cardiff, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in five (21%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 54%, ahead of houses (40%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Cardiff Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 79%
- Private room 21%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 79.0% | 1,310 |
| Private room | 20.7% | 343 |
| Hotel room | 0.3% | 5 |
| Shared room | 0.1% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Cardiff Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 54%
- House 40%
- Hotel/Boutique 3%
- Others 1%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 54.2% | 899 |
| House | 40.4% | 671 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.5% | 58 |
| Others | 1.1% | 19 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.7% | 11 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Cardiff Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Cardiff (36% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (31%). Shares are of the 1,300 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Cardiff entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
6%
31%
36%
15%
8%
4%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.8% | 75 |
| 1 bedroom | 31.4% | 408 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% | 466 |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.7% | 191 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% | 100 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% | 58 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Cardiff
A typical studio in Cardiff earned £8,240 over the past year, against £57,400 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 75 | £8,240 | £9,690 | £97 | 35% |
| 1 bedroom | 408 | £13,000 | £15,100 | £126 | 42% |
| 2 bedrooms | 466 | £14,400 | £18,800 | £190 | 38% |
| 3 bedrooms | 191 | £21,300 | £24,900 | £258 | 37% |
| 4 bedrooms | 100 | £32,200 | £45,100 | £367 | 42% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 58 | £57,400 | £71,800 | £517 | 42% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Cardiff Sleep?
The most common capacity in Cardiff is four guests (28% of listings), and 35% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 1,350 listings with a guest capacity on file (81% of the market).
Cardiff listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
1%
24%
5%
28%
8%
16%
3%
16%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.8% | 11 |
| 2 guests | 24.1% | 325 |
| 3 guests | 4.9% | 66 |
| 4 guests | 27.5% | 371 |
| 5 guests | 7.6% | 102 |
| 6 guests | 15.8% | 213 |
| 7 guests | 3.4% | 46 |
| 8+ guests | 15.8% | 213 |
How Cardiff Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Cardiff hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing. About three in ten listings (29%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 12
- Beds per listing
- 2.7
- Show exact location
- 29%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Cardiff Offer?
Washers are close to standard in Cardiff: 78% of listings have one, and 66% offer self check-in.
Share of Cardiff listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Cardiff
Listings in Cardiff with a ping pong table earned about 6.0 times as much a year, on average, as those without: £110,000 against £18,400. The gap is smaller for a hot tub (about 2.7 times as much) and a pool table (about 2.3 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Cardiff listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping pong table | 0.7% | £110,000 | £18,400 | +501% |
| Hot tub | 3% | £49,900 | £18,200 | +175% |
| Pool table | 2% | £42,600 | £18,600 | +129% |
| Sun loungers | 2% | £32,100 | £18,800 | +71% |
| Record player | 0.7% | £32,200 | £18,900 | +70% |
| BBQ grill | 7% | £30,600 | £18,100 | +69% |
| Game console | 2% | £30,500 | £18,800 | +62% |
| Paid parking off premises | 11% | £26,300 | £18,100 | +46% |
| Self check-in | 66% | £21,200 | £14,700 | +45% |
| Smart lock | 9% | £24,800 | £18,400 | +35% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Cardiff?
Most Cardiff guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 25% of those 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 59%, followed by French and Spanish.
75% of Cardiff guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 75%
- International 25%
Where Cardiff guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 7.2% |
| Cardiff | 2.5% |
| Bristol | 1.7% |
Where Cardiff guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% |
| United States | 4.9% |
| France | 4.1% |
| Australia | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.8% |
Languages spoken by Cardiff guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 59.0% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Italian | 2.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Cardiff?
Cardiff Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 33% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.65, against 4.86 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Cardiff; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.71 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.70 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.65 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Cardiff: Stays, Rules and Fees
About eight in ten Cardiff listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 22% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 32% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Cardiff listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 52%
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 17%
- 31-90 days 4%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 52.1% | 864 |
| 181-270 days | 27.1% | 450 |
| 91-180 days | 16.8% | 279 |
| 31-90 days | 3.6% | 60 |
| 1-30 days | 0.4% | 6 |
Days a year Cardiff listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 4%
- 181-270 days 18%
- 91-180 days 27%
- 31-90 days 32%
- 1-30 days 19%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.3% | 71 |
| 181-270 days | 17.5% | 291 |
| 91-180 days | 27.5% | 456 |
| 31-90 days | 31.8% | 528 |
| 1-30 days | 18.9% | 313 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Cardiff?
The average Cardiff booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in January and shortest in February. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year, some 40,500 in all. 55% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Cardiff
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.8 nights 5.2 nights 3.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Cardiff Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About eight in ten listings in Cardiff accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Cardiff listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Cardiff?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Cardiff, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 55% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 42% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Cardiff listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Cardiff?
Nearly eight in ten Cardiff listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £46, and some higher fees lift the average to £80. Spread over the average stay of 4.1 nights, that adds roughly £11 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- £46
- Average cleaning fee
- £80
- Listings charging a fee
- 78.8%
- Share of gross revenue
- 7.8%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Cardiff
The top-grossing Airbnb in Cardiff, a six-bedroom home, took in £368,000 over the past year, about 19 times the city's average of £19,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have four bedrooms.
Hen & Stag pad with inside hot tub & party room Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.90 
Epic Cardiff Bay Hen & Stag House | Sleeps 22 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.61 - Revenue
- £318,088
- Occupancy
- 81.3%
- Daily rate
- £979
Quirky Cardiff Bay Hen House | Sleeps 14-16 Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.81 - Revenue
- £209,894
- Occupancy
- 69.7%
- Daily rate
- £1,205
City hot tub stag house nr city centre & games rm Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- £206,472
- Occupancy
- 90.3%
- Daily rate
- £579
Central House-16 People+Hot Tub Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- £194,649
- Occupancy
- 68.6%
- Daily rate
- £683
Hot tub staghouse near city center, garden & games arcade Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.74 - Revenue
- £194,286
- Occupancy
- 94.4%
- Daily rate
- £538
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Cardiff?
Jaymin is the top-grossing host in Cardiff, with £1.29 million in bookings across 62 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 13% of the market's 1,659 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Sarah grossed £88,300 per listing, about 4.2 times Jaymin's £20,800.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaymin | 62 | £1,291,691 | £20,834 | 4.74/5 | |
| Cohost Partners | 40 | £895,743 | £22,394 | 4.33/5 | |
| Property Promise | 26 | £674,218 | £25,931 | 4.25/5 | |
| 4 | Claire | 30 | £612,538 | £20,418 | 4.74/5 |
| 5 | Luke | 7 | £579,211 | £82,744 | 4.74/5 |
| 6 | Qasim | 7 | £512,843 | £73,263 | 4.11/5 |
| 7 | Adam | 12 | £444,932 | £37,078 | 4.77/5 |
| 8 | Sarah | 5 | £441,637 | £88,327 | 4.79/5 |
| 9 | Mike | 18 | £414,076 | £23,004 | 4.69/5 |
| 10 | Joe | 1 | £367,823 | £367,823 | 4.90/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Cardiff?
Only 12% of Cardiff listings are classed as professionally managed, though 34% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 91% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 39.2%
- Professional management
- 12.2%
- Cohosted listings
- 33.8%
- Instant Book enabled
- 37.2%
- Simplified Pricing
- 90.5%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Cardiff
15 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Cardiff, and companies run 21% of its 1,659 active listings. Gwestai Cardiff is the largest, with 52 listings and an average guest rating of 4.78; the next largest are Cohost Partners, Property Promise, StayRight and Switchback Stays.
The five largest run 12% of Cardiff's listings
Share of Cardiff's 1,659 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Gwestai Cardiff 3% · 52
- Cohost Partners 3% · 44
- Property Promise 2% · 41
- StayRight 2% · 32
- Switchback Stays 2% · 30
- All other listings 88%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See all 15 companies ranked in the Cardiff Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.
Nearby markets
Cardiff vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 31 km, North Somerset (25 km away, 38 listings) earned the most per listing, about 23% more than Cardiff. Portishead was the busiest, booked on 54% of nights against 38% in Cardiff.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penarth 6 km | 77 | £15,802 | £188 | 35% |
| Vale of Glamorgan 9 km | 76 | £15,060 | £154 | 39% |
| Barry 12 km | 64 | £15,838 | £140 | 44% |
| Weston-super-Mare 21 km | 115 | £13,182 | £116 | 41% |
| Clevedon 23 km | 34 | £23,015 | £139 | 53% |
| North Somerset 25 km | 38 | £23,407 | £196 | 43% |
| Portishead 28 km | 52 | £19,400 | £130 | 54% |
| Burnham-on-Sea 31 km | 36 | £13,640 | £110 | 49% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Wales
- Swansea Airbnb data 428 listings
- Tenby Airbnb data 411 listings
- Gwynedd Airbnb data 369 listings
- Pembrokeshire Airbnb data 346 listings
- Conwy Airbnb data 326 listings
- Newport Airbnb data 280 listings
- Powys Airbnb data 249 listings
- Llandudno Airbnb data 248 listings
See all 293 Wales Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Cardiff
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Cardiff:
- Ulverston Airbnb data UK · £176/night · 38.7%
- Havant Airbnb data UK · £175/night · 38.8%
- West Devon Airbnb data UK · £171/night · 38.2%
- Mole Valley Airbnb data UK · £168/night · 38.3%
- Torbay Airbnb data UK · £171/night · 38.8%
- Dumfries and Galloway Airbnb data UK · £187/night · 38.1%
FAQ
Cardiff Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cardiff?
An active Cardiff Airbnb grossed £18,999 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,659 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,780 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Cardiff?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cardiff listings earn between £686 and £2,780 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,690 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 Cardiff?
Listings in Cardiff were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Wales average. September is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cardiff?
The average booked night in Cardiff cost £177 before fees. Half of listings charge between £89 and £205, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cardiff?
Fewer than 1% of active Cardiff listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Cardiff?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cardiff Airbnb grossed £18,999 in the 12 months to September 2026, 5% below the Wales average of £20,023. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £12,619 a year (about £1,050 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about £2,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Cardiff?
July usually pays best, averaging £3,380 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Cardiff?
Each night a Cardiff listing was open to book earned £69 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 £133 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cardiff?
Cardiff stays were booked 56 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Cardiff?
The average Cardiff Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Cardiff rated?
Guests rate Cardiff Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cardiff?
Cardiff Bay, Cathays and City Centre draw the most short-term rental interest in Cardiff. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Cardiff?
AirROI counted 1,659 active Airbnb listings in Cardiff as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Penarth, 6 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, nearly eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £46, and some higher fees lift the average to £80.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 1,659 active Airbnb listings in Cardiff from October 2025 to September 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 October 2025 to September 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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