The average West London short let takes about £24,400 a year in bookings, according to BNBCalc's West London market data, based on 12-month averages to September 2026. Larger homes earn far more: the average 4+ bedroom listing takes £47,000. Here's what West London short lets earn by size, and how that compares with renting to a tenant.
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Key takeaways
- The average West London short let takes about £24,400 a year in bookings.
- Listings are booked on about 42% of nights, at an average of £154 a night.
- 4+ bedroom homes average about £47,000 a year in bookings.
- The ONS average London rent is £2,332 a month, with the tenant paying bills.
- Compare what's left after every cost, not the headline figures.
Contents
- What does the average West London short let earn?
- What do West London short lets earn by size?
- How does that compare with renting to a tenant?
- What about the 90-night rule?
- What drives West London bookings?
- Who runs West London short lets?
- What do guests pay more for?
- Check the numbers for your home
- Frequently asked questions
What does the average West London short let earn?
BNBCalc's figures for the 12 months to September 2026:
- Average bookings of about £24,400 a year per listing, down 1% on the year before.
- Listings booked on about 42% of available nights, down 7%.
- An average nightly rate of £154, up 15%.
- Guests booking about 26 days ahead.
What do West London short lets earn by size?
| Size | Bookings a year | About a month | Average cleaning fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £8,300 | £690 | £34 |
| 1 bedroom | £16,800 | £1,400 | £61 |
| 2 bedrooms | £24,000 | £2,000 | £97 |
| 3 bedrooms | £32,500 | £2,710 | £131 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £47,000 | £3,920 | £175 |
These are booking figures before platform fees, management and running costs. Source: BNBCalc West London market data.
How does that compare with renting to a tenant?
The ONS puts the average London private rent at £2,332 a month in August 2026. By size, the ONS gives £1,760 for one bedroom, two bedrooms £2,232, three bedrooms £2,643, and four or more bedrooms £3,646.
The gap looks biggest for larger homes: a 4+ bedroom short let averages about £3,920 a month in bookings, against about £3,646 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.
What about the 90-night rule?
West London is in London, so you can let a whole home on short stays for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission. BNBCalc's averages include homes with permission and stays of other lengths, so they're not a forecast for a home under the limit. As an example, 90 nights at the West London average of £154 a night comes to about £13,860 in short-stay bookings. Most owners fill the rest of the year with stays of 90 nights or more. Guests here already stay longer than in any market we cover: about 6.8 nights in a studio and 6.3 in a 1-bedroom home. Read Airbnb rules in West London.
What drives West London bookings?
West London sits between central London and Heathrow, so it draws airport travellers, business guests and visitors who want easy access to the centre at a lower price. Read our London events calendar.
Who runs West London short lets?
Most are professionally run. BNBCalc's data shows Professionally managed (65%) of West London listings, with the rest run by independent hosts. Airbnb carries most listings, at 82%, with 17% on Vrbo and 1% on Booking.com.
What do guests pay more for?
BNBCalc compares what listings earn with and without certain features. In West London, listings with a washing machine earned about 58% more, and listings with a barbecue about 48% 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 West London 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 West London?
The average West London short let takes about £24,400 a year in bookings, according to BNBCalc's 12-month averages to September 2026.
What occupancy do West London short lets get?
About 42% of available nights, at an average of £154 a night.
How much does a 2-bed short let earn in West London?
About £24,000 a year in bookings, or roughly £2,000 a month, before fees and costs.
Is a short let better than renting in West London?
Often, for larger homes, but compare what's left after costs. The ONS average London rent is £2,332 a month.
Which platforms do West London hosts use?
Mostly Airbnb, with 82% of listings, followed by Vrbo at 17% and Booking.com at 1%.
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