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

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

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

The United Kingdom / East Lothian

East Lothian, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, The United Kingdom

A typical short-term rental listing in East Lothian is booked for 263 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 72% and an average daily rate of £135. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was £35K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 510 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: £35K/yr
Occupancy Rate
72%
Avg Daily Rate
£135
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
617
Small
YoY Revenue Change
9.52%
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
£1,921
Average
£2,762
High
£3,607



Is Airbnb Profitable in East Lothian?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 72% 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 East Lothian

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in East Lothian. 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 East Lothian
A typical listing recorded a 72% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 36.36% 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: 72%
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Best Areas in East Lothian for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in East Lothian? Look no further!
  1. North Berwick
  2. Musselburgh
  3. Haddington
  4. Dunbar
  5. Prestonpans
  6. Longniddry
  7. Tranent
  8. Cockenzie
  9. Port Seton
  10. Gullane
Top demand Airbnb in East Lothian
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 510 listings.
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (43)
Private room - 10 mins train to City
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£78
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (209)
Private Villa, Car Park & 4min to city by train
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£79
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (13)
Double room available! Come stay with Camila!
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£52
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (40)
Stunning 3 bed seaview apartment
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£221
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (266)
Modern apt, amazing Harbour views, wifi & Parking
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£158
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (77)
Beach ground floor flat - Edinburgh & Golf Coast
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£150
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in East Lothian
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in East Lothian. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Caroline281.2$1,23,234
Lettings84.2$1,23,234
Coast224.4$1,23,234
Rebecca114.7$1,23,234
Crabtree & Crabtree73.6$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in East Lothian
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in East Lothian. 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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