Airbnb investment in Ireland
1 Ireland short-term rental markets ranked by median annual revenue per listing. Data refreshes weekly from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot.
The Ireland market at a glance
Medians across the 1 Ireland market we hold live listing data for. Figures are converted to GBP so cities compare like for like.
Short-let rules in Ireland
Dublin is the one Ireland market we hold verified regulation records for. It does not require a licence or registration to let short-term. Letting is capped at 90 nights a year. Planning consent for a change of use is required. Rules move faster than market data, so check the city page before you offer on anything.
Ireland cities ranked
| # | City | Occupancy | Daily rate | Annual revenue | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin | 30% | £112 | £9.8K | 4,990 |
Ireland short-let questions
What occupancy should I expect in Ireland?
The median across Ireland markets with live data is 30%. Individual cities vary widely, and occupancy within a city varies more than between cities — the street matters more than the market.
Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Ireland?
Dublin is the only Ireland market we hold verified rules for, and it does not require a licence or registration to let short-term. The rule is set locally, so it tells you nothing about the rest of the country — check the city page for wherever you're buying.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Ireland?
4,990 active listings across the 1 Ireland market we track — counting only listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months, so dormant listings don't inflate the figure.
Methodology: per-city medians are computed from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot, filtered to active listings (≥1 booking in the last 12 months). Annual revenue is the median per-listing gross.
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