Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Cornwall, The United Kingdom?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Cornwall, The United Kingdom?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Cornwall, The United Kingdom?

Cornwall, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, The United Kingdom

A typical short-term rental listing in Cornwall is booked for 223 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 61% and an average daily rate of £120. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was £25K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 13,279 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: £25K/yr
Occupancy Rate
61%
Avg Daily Rate
£120
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
16,599
Big
YoY Revenue Change
-3.15%
Best Month
August
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
£1,318
Average
£2,041
High
£3,149



Is Airbnb Profitable in Cornwall?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 61% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Cornwall

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Cornwall. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
We made a guide on things you need to know before starting an Airbnb in The United Kingdom, learn how much it costs to start an Airbnb and if it’s profitable to start an Airbnb.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cornwall
A typical listing recorded a 61% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 14.99% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from United kingdom is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 61%
13,279 Active Listings
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Explore Cornwall's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Cornwall for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Cornwall? Look no further!
  1. St Ives
  2. Newquay
  3. Falmouth
  4. Padstow
  5. St Austell
  6. Penzance
  7. Truro
  8. Looe
  9. Helston
  10. Bodmin
Top demand Airbnb in Cornwall
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 13,279 listings.
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (263)
The Old Bakery
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£99
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (53)
Cosy Cottage on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£73
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (12)
Morgelyn Cottage: converted barn on a working farm
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£80
Daily Rate
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Entire home & Studio Bed
⭐5.0 (120)
The Cabin @ The Orchard
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£68
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 4 Bed
⭐5.0 (4)
Long Loft, Cadgwith Cove
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£156
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (11)
"Sharkey's Cottage", Coveside, Cadgwith
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£121
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Cornwall
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Cornwall. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Cottages4302.5$1,23,234
Cornish Horizons5641.9$1,23,234
Hoseasons1312.1$1,23,234
Finest Retreats703.0$1,23,234
Holidaycottages370.4$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Cornwall
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Cornwall. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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