Airbnb management in Cardiff
Your Cardiff Airbnb, run by a local team.
We manage Airbnbs and serviced apartments across Cardiff for owners who want the income without the work. We list, price, clean and maintain your property, look after every guest, and pay you each month.
Our long-let promise: if your first 12 months earn less than a typical long let, we pay you the difference, up to two months of our fees. Conditions apply.
Short lets in the capital
Why Cardiff works for short lets.
Cardiff draws guests all year round.
- Events. Rugby internationals and concerts at the Principality Stadium.
- City breaks. Visitors to the Bay and the castle.
- Universities. Families visiting students at the city's universities.
- Business travel. Midweek stays for work.
- Daily pricing. Rates rise on match and concert weekends and stay competitive midweek.
- Local team. Flats and houses across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, with support close by.
- £1,870–£2,090Estimated monthly income for a 2-bed Cardiff flat, after our 15% fee
- £1,130Average 2-bed long let in Cardiff on Rightmove, a month after a 10% letting fee
- £110Typical nightly rate for a 2-bed in Cardiff, at 70% occupancy
Full management in Cardiff
One local team, from listing to payout.
Full management with no fixed term and no VAT on our fees.
- 15%of net revenue
- Monthlypayout and earnings report
- 24/7guest messaging
- Listed everywhere. Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and our direct booking site.
- Daily pricing around Cardiff's events calendar.
- Vetted guests. ID checks before anyone arrives.
- Hotel-standard cleans and fresh linen after every stay.
- Maintenance by our team and trusted local trades.
- No fixed term. Take your property back with 60 days' notice.
Short-let rules in Wales
Register by 31 March 2027, and plan for Cardiff's visitor levy.
If you take bookings of 31 nights or fewer for a property in Wales, you must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. Registration is open now.
Cardiff Council has also introduced a visitor levy of £1.30 per person per night on new bookings for stays from 1 April 2027. Accommodation providers pay it to the Welsh Revenue Authority, and can absorb it or pass it on to guests. Ask us on your call how this applies to your property.
Free estimate
What could your Cardiff property earn on Airbnb?
Enter your postcode and the number of bedrooms. We will show you an estimated monthly income after our fee, and how it compares with a long let in Cardiff.
Airbnb management in Cardiff: questions
How much does Airbnb management cost in Cardiff?
EKLiving charges 15% of net revenue for full Airbnb management in Cardiff, with no fixed term and no VAT on our fees. Some national managers charge 18% plus VAT, which is 21.6% in total. Any onboarding costs are agreed with you before we start.
How much can an Airbnb earn in Cardiff?
Our estimator puts a 2-bed Cardiff flat at £1,870 to £2,090 a month after our 15% fee, against about £1,130 for an average 2-bed long let on Rightmove after a 10% letting fee. Your figure depends on location, size, quality and season. Enter your postcode for your own estimate.
Which parts of Cardiff do you cover?
We take on flats and houses across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, including the city centre and Cardiff Bay. Our cleaning, maintenance and guest support teams are local, so we can reach your property quickly.
Do I need to register my Airbnb in Cardiff?
Yes. Anyone taking bookings of 31 nights or fewer for a property in Wales must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. Cardiff also charges a visitor levy of £1.30 per person per night on new bookings for stays from 1 April 2027.
Will I be locked into a contract?
No. Full management has no fixed term: you can take your property back with 60 days' notice. You must honour or cancel any existing bookings. It can take a few months to unlock a property's full potential, so we suggest giving it time.
Next step
Let's talk about your Cardiff property.
A free, no-obligation call. We will tell you honestly whether short stays or a long let will earn you more.
Our long-let promise: if your first 12 months earn less than a typical long let, we pay you the difference, up to two months of our fees. Conditions apply.