Side-by-side comparison

Greater Manchester vs London: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the United Kingdom short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

London edges ahead of Greater Manchester on stronger RevPAR ($28.45 vs $17.53), lower regulation risk (medium vs undefined).

Head-to-head metrics

 Greater ManchesterLondon
Median occupancy30%28%
Median daily rate$113.03$163.83
Median RevPAR$17.53$28.45
Active listings5,36548,261
YoY occupancy+13.6 pts+12.7 pts
YoY daily rate-5.3%+2.4%
Regulation riskmedium
Annual night capNone90
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in Greater Manchester
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in London
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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