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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in The United Kingdom. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 389,580 active listings in The United Kingdom.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in The United Kingdom is London with 55,484.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in The United Kingdom is 62%.
  • A typical listing charges £102 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is £22,694 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around £2,820 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in The United Kingdom?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in The United Kingdom


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in United Kingdom.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in The United Kingdom?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around £2,820 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom £400
Wardrobe Bedroom £320
Desk Bedroom £80
Desk chair Bedroom £40
Lighting Bedroom £80
Decorative Bedroom £80
Curtains Bedroom £40
Total Bedroom £1,040


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around £3,968 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room £400
Dining table and chairs Living room £240
Coffee table Living room £40
Coffee machine Living room £80
Microwave Living room £80
Laundry Living room £400
Total Living room £1,240


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around £2,820 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another £540.

Towels Other £80
Pillows Other £80
Blankets Other £80
Smart lock Other £120
Security camera Other £80
Labour cost Other £100
Total Other £540


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost £2,820
2 Bd Startup Cost £3,968
3 Bd Startup Cost £5,008


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in The United Kingdom?


The average host in the UK earns £22,694 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 357 cities here.


London


  • Market Score: 357
  • Yield: 8.3%
  • Revenue: £34,198
  • Average Daily Rate: £136
  • Occupancy Rate: 74%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Cornwall


  • Market Score: 356
  • Yield: 7.8%
  • Revenue: £26,848
  • Average Daily Rate: £121
  • Occupancy Rate: 62%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Westminster


  • Market Score: 355
  • Yield: 6.2%
  • Revenue: £58,290
  • Average Daily Rate: £217
  • Occupancy Rate: 79%
  • Regulations: Lenient




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/