UK's costliest Airbnb tops the list

A study highlights the UK’s most expensive Airbnb rentals led by a Berkshire estate charging £20,564 per night.

Harford Manor tops UK Airbnb price list with £20,564 nightly rate

CompareForexBrokers.com identified the 20 most expensive UK Airbnb rentals. Harford Manor in Berkshire leads at £20,564 per night, sleeping up to 14 guests on a 40-acre estate that includes a private spa and gym.

Prices among the top listings range from £2,965 to £20,564 per night. A seven-night stay can cost between £20,790 and £143,951, with the average weekly rate around £7,249. London dominates the top end, accounting for 13 of the 20 listings in neighborhoods such as Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Soho and Westminster, while other pricey stays are spread from the Cotswolds to Northern Ireland and Windsor. Some properties are historic manors, while others are ultra modern penthouses, all with a common thread of high cost.

The figures show a market that prizes scale, heritage and location as much as interior finishes. In London, density and prestige push prices higher, while rural estates lean on space and exclusivity to justify their tags.

This trend raises questions for buyers and policymakers about affordability, housing markets and how investors use short term rentals. If the price of a week can rival a yearly wage for many, the market risks public backlash and heightened scrutiny even as it attracts capital and attention. The question ahead is whether luxury remains sustainable when demand slows or regulatory pressure grows.

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The numbers invite a broader look at how tourism and wealth intersect.