The average Liverpool short let takes about £22,600 a year in bookings, according to BNBCalc's Liverpool market data, based on 12-month averages to September 2026. Larger homes earn far more: the average 4+ bedroom listing takes £42,700. Here's what Liverpool short lets earn by size, and how that compares with renting to a tenant.
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Key takeaways
- The average Liverpool short let takes about £22,600 a year in bookings.
- Listings are booked on about 39% of nights, at an average of £145 a night.
- 4+ bedroom homes average about £42,700 a year in bookings.
- The ONS average Liverpool rent is £913 a month, with the tenant paying bills.
- Compare what's left after every cost, not the headline figures.
Contents
- What does the average Liverpool short let earn?
- What do Liverpool short lets earn by size?
- How does that compare with renting to a tenant?
- Why is Liverpool's average lower than other cities?
- What drives Liverpool bookings?
- Who runs Liverpool short lets?
- What do guests pay more for?
- Check the numbers for your home
- Frequently asked questions
What does the average Liverpool short let earn?
BNBCalc's figures for the 12 months to September 2026:
- Average bookings of about £22,600 a year per listing, down 8% on the year before.
- Listings booked on about 39% of available nights, down 9%.
- An average nightly rate of £145, up 13%.
- Guests booking about 33 days ahead.
What do Liverpool short lets earn by size?
| Size | Bookings a year | About a month | Average cleaning fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £8,800 | £730 | £55 |
| 1 bedroom | £14,300 | £1,190 | £50 |
| 2 bedrooms | £22,300 | £1,860 | £60 |
| 3 bedrooms | £29,400 | £2,450 | £85 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £42,700 | £3,560 | £125 |
These are booking figures before platform fees, management and running costs. Source: BNBCalc Liverpool market data.
How does that compare with renting to a tenant?
The ONS puts the average Liverpool private rent at £913 a month in August 2026. By size, the ONS gives £686 for one bedroom, two bedrooms £837, three bedrooms £963, and four or more bedrooms £1,293.
The gap looks biggest for larger homes: a 4+ bedroom short let averages about £3,560 a month in bookings, against about £1,293 in rent. But the honest comparison is what's left after costs. With a tenant, they pay the bills. With a short let, you pay management, cleaning, bills, council tax and insurance. Our short-let vs long-let calculator does the sum for your home.
Why is Liverpool's average lower than other cities?
Liverpool has the lowest average of the cities we cover so far, and bookings fell over the year: listings were booked on 39% of nights, down 9%, even as nightly rates rose 13%. Rents in Liverpool are low too, though. A 2-bedroom short let averages about £1,860 a month in bookings, against an average 2-bedroom rent of £837, so the numbers can still work well, as long as you compare what's left after costs.
What drives Liverpool bookings?
Liverpool's biggest week is the Grand National in April. Two Premier League clubs bring home football from August to May, and arena concerts, Beatles tourism and city breaks fill weekends all year. Read our Liverpool events calendar.
Who runs Liverpool short lets?
Most are professionally run. BNBCalc's data shows Professionally managed (80%) of Liverpool listings, with the rest run by independent hosts. Airbnb carries most listings, at 85%, with 11% on Vrbo and 4% on Booking.com.
What do guests pay more for?
BNBCalc compares what listings earn with and without certain features. In Liverpool, listings with a barbecue earned about 42% more, and listings with air conditioning about 39% more. Bigger homes are more likely to have these features, so part of the difference comes from size, not the feature alone.
Check the numbers for your home
Our Liverpool short-let management team will show you likely earnings after fees, based on homes like yours. Get your free valuation and see whether the numbers work for your home.
Frequently asked questions
How much can you earn on Airbnb in Liverpool?
The average Liverpool short let takes about £22,600 a year in bookings, according to BNBCalc's 12-month averages to September 2026.
What occupancy do Liverpool short lets get?
About 39% of available nights, at an average of £145 a night.
How much does a 2-bed short let earn in Liverpool?
About £22,300 a year in bookings, or roughly £1,860 a month, before fees and costs.
Is a short let better than renting in Liverpool?
Often, for larger homes, but compare what's left after costs. The ONS average Liverpool rent is £913 a month.
Which platforms do Liverpool hosts use?
Mostly Airbnb, with 85% of listings, followed by Vrbo at 11% and Booking.com at 4%.
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