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Airbnb in Bristol: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 302 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Bristol short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+3.7 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$120.65
+1.1% YoY
Active listings
2,090
2,845 total
Revenue per available night
$22.1

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Bristol short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 3.7 points, while the median daily rate is up 1.1 percent.

Bristol — occupancy over time 16% 2y ago 2023-09 26% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: Two years ago, 13.6 points lower.

When Bristol Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Bristol short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Bristol — monthly occupancy 47% 46% 46% 51% 51% 52% 59% 58% 62% 61% 51% 48% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Bristol compares to United Kingdom

Benchmarked against 4 other United Kingdom markets we track, Bristol's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
-15.2% vs national
National median: $142.2

What kind of Airbnbs are in Bristol?

Of the 2,090 active operating listings, 72.9% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 41.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 3.6%1 BR: 52.8%2 BR: 25%3 BR: 10.3%4+ BR: 8.3%

Top neighborhoods in Bristol

The 34 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Hotwells & Harbourside6930%$36.07+2.1 pts YoY
Clifton13742%$34.42+4.2 pts YoY
Clifton Down15330%$34.04+2.9 pts YoY
Redland6630%$31.37-2.9 pts YoY
Lawrence Hill10336%$30.99-1.8 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Bristol?
Active Airbnb listings in Bristol run at ~30% occupancy (up 3.7 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Bristol?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Bristol is approximately $120.65, up 1.1% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Bristol?
There are approximately 2,090 active short-term rental listings in Bristol (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Bristol?
Compared to a year ago, Bristol short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +3.7 pts, daily rate +1.1%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=1,330, ADR n=1,783.