Amidst a cost-of-living crisis in the UK, people are increasingly searching for alternative ways of generating income. Searches for “how to make money” and “passive income” have increased by 17% and 21% respectively compared to last year.
For those with underutilised space in their homes or gardens, renting out a room for a short stay let can be a great way to make some additional cash.
New research released today by Crown Pavilions has revealed exactly how much people can earn from renting out their room on Airbnb in their area and in which counties they can earn the most.
The study analysed Airbnb data across the UK to reveal that Suffolk is the English county where residents can earn the most for a spare room, with an average earning of £96 per night, or £672 per week. This was followed by the City of London (£95 per night) and Rutland in the East Midlands (£87 per night).
Across England, on average, people could expect to earn £338 per week by renting out their room.
The top 10 counties in England where residents can earn the most:
| Ranking | County | Average earning per night | Average earning per week |
| 1 | Suffolk | £96 | £672 |
| 2 | City of London | £95 | £665 |
| 3 | Rutland | £87 | £609 |
| 4 | Cornwall | £67 | £469 |
| 5 | Greater London | £66 | £462 |
| 6 | Cumbria | £63 | £441 |
| 7 | Derbyshire | £62 | £434 |
| 8 | Isle Of Wight | £58 | £406 |
| 9 | Herefordshire | £57 | £399 |
| 10 | North Yorkshire | £57 | £399 |
How much residents of Scotland can earn
Across the border in Scotland, the rugged region of the Scottish Highlands was the county where residents can expect to earn the most by renting out their room on Airbnb, with an average earning of £77 per night. This was followed by Argyll and Bute (£73 per night) and East Lothian (£69 per night).
Across the country, on average, Scots could expect to earn £349 per week by renting out their room.
The top 10 counties in Scotland where residents can earn the most:
| Ranking | County | Average earning per night | Average earning per week |
| 1 | Highlands | £77 | £539 |
| 2 | Argyll and Bute | £73 | £511 |
| 3 | East Lothian | £69 | £483 |
| 4 | Shetland | £66 | £462 |
| 5 | Angus | £66 | £462 |
| 6 | Edinburgh city | £64 | £448 |
| 7 | West Dunbartonshire | £62 | £434 |
| 8 | Perth and Kinross | £60 | £420 |
| 9 | Scottish Borders | £60 | £420 |
| 10 | Orkney | £57 | £399 |
How much residents of Wales can earn
In Wales, the northern county of Gwynedd was the area where residents can expect to fetch the most money from renting out their room on Airbnb with an average earning of £63 per night. Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire followed, both with an average earning of £60 per night.
Across Wales, on average, people could expect to earn £332 per week by renting out their room.
Top 10 counties in Wales where residents can earn the most from Airbnb:
| Ranking | County | Average earning per night | Average earning per week |
| 1 | Gwynedd | £63 | £441 |
| 2 | Ceredigion | £60 | £420 |
| 3 | Pembrokeshire | £60 | £420 |
| 4 | Denbighshire | £59 | £413 |
| 5 | Powys | £59 | £413 |
| 6 | Cardiff | £53 | £371 |
| 7 | Vale of Glamorgan | £53 | £371 |
| 8 | Carmarthenshire | £52 | £364 |
| 9 | Wrexham | £49 | £343 |
| 10 | Anglesey | £48 | £336 |
How much residents of Northern Ireland can earn
Residents of Down in Northern Ireland could earn the most money from renting out their room on Airbnb, compared to other counties in the country. With an average earning of £60 a night, or £420 a week.
Across Northern Ireland, on average, people could expect to earn £342 per week by renting out their garden room.
Top 5 counties in Northern Ireland where residents can earn the most from Airbnb:
| Ranking | County | Average earning per night | Average earning per week |
| 1 | Down | £60 | £420 |
| 2 | Fermanagh | £54 | £378 |
| 3 | Armagh | £46 | £322 |
| 4 | Antrim | £44 | £308 |
| 5 | Londonderry | £40 | £280 |
How to prepare your garden for an Airbnb rental
For those who do not have a spare room within their house, a garden room can be a great alternative for those looking to make some extra income with short-term stays.
Garden rooms can be let out for short-term stays, providing that you have the appropriate planning permission and that your build adheres to building regulations.
“If you’re planning on setting up your garden room for Airbnb rentals, there are a few steps you’ll need to take to ensure that your space is ready for guests” explains Luke Dejahang, CEO & Co-founder of Crown Pavilions.
“Having ensured that you have the right permissions, you’ll then want to make sure that the room is clean and well-maintained. You should also consider adding amenities such as a shower, mini-fridge or TV to make your guests’ stay more comfortable.
“Additionally, be sure to provide detailed check-in instructions and make yourself available to answer any questions or address any concerns your guests may have. With a bit of preparation and attention to detail, your garden room can be a make a great short stay rental.”
For more information please visit: https://www.crownpavilions.com/blog/how-much-can-you-earn-from-your-garden-room/
