Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Varanasi, India?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Varanasi, India?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Varanasi, India?

India / Varanasi

Varanasi, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, India

A typical short-term rental listing in Varanasi is booked for 142 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 39% and an average daily rate of INR2,921. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was INR417K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 976 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: INR417K/yr
Occupancy Rate
39%
Avg Daily Rate
INR2,921
Budget
No. of Listings
1,435
Medium
YoY Revenue Change
-5.41%
Best Month
December
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
INR22,909
Average
INR33,922
High
INR51,241



Is Airbnb Profitable in Varanasi?

No, there is good short-term rental demand. A 39% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Varanasi

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Varanasi. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
We made a guide on things you need to know before starting an Airbnb in India, learn how much it costs to start an Airbnb and if it’s profitable to start an Airbnb.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Varanasi
A typical listing recorded a 39% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 29.52% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from India is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 39%
976 Active Listings
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Top demand Airbnb in Varanasi
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 976 listings.
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (66)
Shyam Darbar Homestay
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
INR2,670
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (36)
Maa Niketan- Spacious with luxury and comfort
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
INR2,169
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (58)
Sriram Sleek Suites- A Luxury stay
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
INR4,089
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (60)
6. Ideal Luxury Stay AC(3BHK)
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
INR6,426
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (64)
Neehan Homestay 1km frm Ganga (full Grnd Flr) Prkg
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
INR4,757
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (45)
Cozy Escape Nest - Varanasi
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
INR2,086
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Varanasi
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Varanasi. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Egarden143.9$1,23,234
Paarvi74.8$1,23,234
Vishrut114.9$1,23,234
Sahej85.0$1,23,234
Aarambhh M84.8$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Varanasi
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Varanasi. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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