Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Folkestone and Hythe, United Kingdom?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Folkestone and Hythe, United Kingdom?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Folkestone and Hythe, United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom / Folkestone and Hythe

Folkestone and Hythe, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, United Kingdom

A typical short-term rental listing in Folkestone and Hythe is booked for 219 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 60% and an average daily rate of £110. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was £24K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 663 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: £24K/yr
Occupancy Rate
60%
Avg Daily Rate
£110
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
881
Small
YoY Revenue Change
5.44%
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
£1,481
Average
£1,977
High
£3,050



Is Airbnb Profitable in Folkestone and Hythe?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 60% 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 Folkestone and Hythe

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Folkestone and Hythe. 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.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Folkestone and Hythe
A typical listing recorded a 60% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 6.28% 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: 60%
663 Active Listings
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Explore Folkestone and Hythe's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Folkestone and Hythe for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Folkestone and Hythe? Look no further!
  1. Folkestone Harbour Arm
  2. The Leas Promenade
  3. Folkestone Creative Quarter
  4. Hythe Beach
  5. Port Lympne Reserve
  6. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
  7. The Warren Country Park
  8. Hythe Light Railway
  9. Lower Leas Coastal Park
  10. Samphire Hoe
Top demand Airbnb in Folkestone and Hythe
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 663 listings.
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (160)
Dungeness fisherman’s cottage full of character.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£183
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (90)
Ideal coastal getaway for Dungeness & Romney Marsh
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£49
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (38)
2 bedroom caravan at Romney Sands
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£81
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (28)
Peacehaven 37 Romney Sands
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£93
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (85)
Romney Sands Holiday Park At Greatstone on Sea
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£77
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (36)
3 Bedroom Caravan At Romney Sand
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£116
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Folkestone and Hythe
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Folkestone and Hythe. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Cottages,Com124.4$1,23,234
Original Cottages Kent & Sussex74.2$1,23,234
Bloom Stays274.8$1,23,234
Fiona74.1$1,23,234
Christine124.8$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Folkestone and Hythe
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Folkestone and Hythe. 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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