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Airbnb in Greater Manchester: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+13.6 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$113.03
-5.3% YoY
Active listings
5,365
7,418 total
Revenue per available night
$17.53

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Greater Manchester short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 13.6 points, while the median daily rate is down 5.3 percent.

Greater Manchester — occupancy over time 18% 3y ago 2022-09 16% 2y ago 2023-09 16% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 11.9 points lower. Two years ago, 13.6 points lower.

When Greater Manchester Airbnbs perform best

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

Greater Manchester — monthly occupancy 32% 32% 33% 39% 38% 42% 50% 50% 51% 43% 33% 32% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Greater Manchester compares to United Kingdom

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
-20.5% vs national
National median: $142.2

What kind of Airbnbs are in Greater Manchester?

Of the 5,365 active operating listings, 69.8% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 33.9% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 1.9%1 BR: 46.7%2 BR: 29.2%3 BR: 13.7%4+ BR: 8.5%

Top neighborhoods in Greater Manchester

The 41 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
City Centre38830%$45.09+1.5 pts YoY
Didsbury West5264%$44.45+24.5 pts YoY
Ardwick9830%$30.73-0.4 pts YoY
Didsbury East3636%$27.81+9.7 pts YoY
Ancoats and Clayton42730%$26.67+2.1 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Greater Manchester?
Active Airbnb listings in Greater Manchester run at ~30% occupancy (up 13.6 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Greater Manchester?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Greater Manchester is approximately $113.03, down 5.3% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Greater Manchester?
There are approximately 5,365 active short-term rental listings in Greater Manchester (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Greater Manchester?
Compared to a year ago, Greater Manchester short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +13.6 pts, daily rate -5.3%. 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=3,499, ADR n=4,866.