Bottom line
Edinburgh edges ahead of Greater Manchester on higher occupancy (36% vs 30%), stronger RevPAR ($67.18 vs $17.53).
Head-to-head metrics
| Edinburgh | Greater Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 30% |
| Median daily rate | $198.12 | $113.03 |
| Median RevPAR | $67.18 | $17.53 |
| Active listings | 4,407 | 5,365 |
| YoY occupancy | -15 pts | +13.6 pts |
| YoY daily rate | -2.5% | -5.3% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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