Growth & ROI · ROI Calculator

Airbnb ROI Calculator for UK Short-Term Rentals

Estimate the potential revenue, profit, and return on investment of a UK short-term rental based on nightly rate, occupancy, and running costs.

Before investing in or scaling a short-term rental, you need a realistic picture of what it can actually return — not a hopeful guess based on the best month a friend once had.

This calculator uses the same simple maths behind every serious ROI model: nightly rate times occupancy gives revenue, revenue minus costs gives profit, and profit against your investment gives ROI. Enter your own numbers below and see it update instantly.

Why This Usually Goes Wrong

Occupancy assumptions are too optimistic

Many estimates assume 80–90% occupancy. Most well-managed UK properties realistically land in the 65–75% range.

Running costs get underestimated

Cleaning, laundry, platform fees, and maintenance can quietly consume a large share of gross revenue.

A flat nightly rate leaves money on the table

Without adjusting for demand and seasonality, peak-period revenue is routinely left uncaptured.

No way to see which lever matters most

Without a model, it is hard to tell whether pricing, occupancy, or costs would move your returns the most.

What's Included

Interactive ROI Calculator

Enter your nightly rate, occupancy, costs, and availability to see live results.

Monthly Revenue Estimate

A clear projection of gross monthly revenue based on your inputs.

Monthly & Annual Profit

Costs are subtracted automatically to show a realistic profit figure.

Estimated Annual ROI

A percentage return based on an illustrative property investment.

UK Market Framing

Guidance notes reflect typical UK occupancy ranges and cost structures.

A Starting Point for a Real Conversation

Use your results as the basis for a free call about your specific property.

Estimate Your Potential Returns

Enter your property's numbers below — the calculator updates in real time.

Booked nights / month

21

Monthly revenue

£2,520

Monthly profit

£1,720

Estimated annual ROI

137.6%

Based on an illustrative £15,000 property investment.

This is an estimate only and does not account for seasonality, platform fees, or management style. Book a free call for a proper analysis of your property.

The Difference This Makes

Estimated Off the Cuff

  • Occupancy and revenue based on assumptions
  • Running costs guessed or ignored
  • No visibility into which factor matters most
  • Decisions made without a clear number to test against

Modelled Properly

  • Occupancy and revenue modelled from your inputs
  • Costs accounted for in the profit calculation
  • Clear view of how rate, occupancy, and costs interact
  • A concrete figure to sense-check against real performance

Who This Is For

  • People weighing up whether a UK Airbnb property is worth investing in
  • Hosts comparing a potential new property against their existing portfolio
  • Serviced accommodation operators modelling scenarios across units
  • Anyone who wants a number-based starting point before a strategy call

What Hosts Are Saying

I ran a few different occupancy scenarios before making an offer on a flat. It gave me the confidence to negotiate properly.

Raj K.STR Investor, Manchester

I had never actually subtracted my real costs from revenue before. Seeing the profit number was a wake-up call in a good way.

Sophie H.SA Operator, London

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this calculator?+

It is a directional estimate based on the numbers you enter. Accuracy depends on how realistic your occupancy and cost inputs are — treat it as a useful starting point, not a substitute for a full property analysis.

What costs should I include?+

Include cleaning, laundry, consumables, platform fees, management costs if applicable, mortgage or rent, utilities, insurance, and an allowance for maintenance.

What investment figure does the ROI use?+

The calculator uses an illustrative property investment figure to translate profit into a percentage return, so you can compare scenarios on a like-for-like basis.

Can you help me improve on these numbers?+

Yes. We work with UK hosts on pricing strategy, listing optimisation, and operations — all of which directly affect the real-world version of the numbers above. Book a free call to go through your specific situation.

Want a More Accurate Breakdown of Your Numbers?

Book a free call and we'll go through your property's real numbers and build a strategy around them.

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