Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom / Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, United Kingdom

A typical short-term rental listing in Shetland Islands is booked for 274 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 75% and an average daily rate of £100. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was £26K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 216 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: £26K/yr
Occupancy Rate
75%
Avg Daily Rate
£100
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
287
Small
YoY Revenue Change
7.67%
Best Month
June
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
£1,435
Average
£2,258
High
£2,974



Is Airbnb Profitable in Shetland Islands?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 75% 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 Shetland Islands

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Shetland Islands. 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 Shetland Islands
A typical listing recorded a 75% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 28.95% 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: 75%
216 Active Listings
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Explore Shetland Islands's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Shetland Islands for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Shetland Islands? Look no further!
  1. Lerwick
  2. Scalloway
  3. Brae
  4. Mossbank
  5. Tingwall
  6. Sullom Voe
  7. Walls
  8. Sandwick
  9. Vidlin
  10. Hamnavoe
Top demand Airbnb in Shetland Islands
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 216 listings.
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (30)
Driftwood Cottage
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£84
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (35)
Voortrekker - Soothpunds Apartment
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£118
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (40)
Room in quiet home 200m from a golden sand beach
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£50
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (103)
Cosy Home with a view
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£125
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (160)
Waddle Self Catering
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£75
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (67)
Lovely family run B&B
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£49
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Shetland Islands
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Shetland Islands. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Steve95.0$1,23,234
Mitchell84.2$1,23,234
Marina144.6$1,23,234
David63.8$1,23,234
Herrislea House73.9$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Shetland Islands
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Shetland Islands. 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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