Bottom line
Edinburgh and London score similarly on the metrics that matter most for short-term rental returns. The right pick depends on whether you optimise for yield (lower regulation risk, higher RevPAR) or capital growth.
Head-to-head metrics
| Edinburgh | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 28% |
| Median daily rate | $198.12 | $163.83 |
| Median RevPAR | $67.18 | $28.45 |
| Active listings | 4,407 | 48,261 |
| YoY occupancy | -15 pts | +12.7 pts |
| YoY daily rate | -2.5% | +2.4% |
| Regulation risk | — | medium |
| Annual night cap | None | 90 |
| License required | No | No |
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