Most profitable holiday rental locations in the UK

Looking to maximise your holiday rental profits? We reveal the best places in the UK to own a holiday let

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Buying a holiday rental can be an exciting investment for anyone looking to make their money go further.

But the combination of stalling house prices and concerns over high mortgage rates - given the uncertainty over when Bank of England will cut interest rates - may be putting you off. So, what’s the best way to profit from a holiday let?

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Most profitable holiday rental locations in the UK
RankingHoliday rental locationAverage annual revenue
1Cotswolds£28,500
2Cumbria and The Lake District£28,200
3Dorset£27,000
4Cornwall£26,500
5Peak District£26,500
6Highlands and Islands£25,100
7Northumberland£25,000
8East Anglia£24,900
9South Coast£24,500
10North Wales£24,400
Oojal Dhanjal
Editorial Content Producer

Oojal has a background in consumer journalism and is interested in helping people make the most of their money.Oojal has an MA in international journalism from Cardiff University, and before joining MoneyWeek, she worked for Look After My Bills, a personal finance website, where she covered guides on household bills and money-saving deals.Her bylines can be found on Newsquest, Voice Wales, DIVA and Sony Music, and she has explored subjects ranging from politics and LGBTQIA+ issues to food and entertainment.Outside of work, Oojal enjoys travelling, going to the movies and learning Spanish with a little green owl.