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Best Airbnb Markets in India (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in India by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

India Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all India markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
37.55%
Average Annual Revenue i
₹493,743
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
₹3,581
YoY Supply Growth i
99.58%
YoY Revenue Change i
-9.00%

Top 20 India Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1BChennai
Lenient
1,85249% 🚀₹3,230₹589,66510.5%-13.7%
2BLonavala
Lenient
86130%₹11,210₹1,245,4509.2%-14.5%
3B+Goa
Lenient
11,25948%₹4,180₹743,7558.1%+2.7%
4B+Kolkata
Lenient
1,72544%₹2,565₹423,320Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5B+Kochi
Lenient
1,31043%₹2,945₹473,005Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6B+Bhowali–Nainital
Lenient
1,09129%₹5,890₹632,035Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7B+Manali
Lenient
1,05535%₹3,230₹417,905Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8CBengaluru
Lenient
6,80445%₹2,375₹400,330Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9CMumbai
Lenient
3,60753% 🚀₹4,940₹968,145Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10CVaranasi
Lenient
1,61734%₹2,945₹371,925Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11CGuwahati
Lenient
1,50630%₹1,900₹215,270Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12CNoida
Lenient
1,41931%₹2,945₹340,100Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13C+New Delhi
Lenient
2,82544%₹3,515₹574,180Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14C+Jaipur
Lenient
2,67332%₹2,945₹353,685Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
15C+Dehradun
Lenient
1,48731%₹2,850₹327,845Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
16C+Rishikesh
Lenient
72833%₹3,040₹374,110Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
17DHyderabad
Lenient
2,91639%₹2,850₹414,200Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
18DChandigarh
Lenient
1,40931%₹2,565₹295,545Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
19D+Gurgaon
Lenient
2,87630%₹2,945₹329,080Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
20D+Pune
Lenient
1,79940%₹2,565₹385,320Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb India in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in India are Chennai, Lonavala and Goa. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in India by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in India. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Chennai (Grade B)

Chennai is rank 1 of 20 markets in this India ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 10.5% short-term rental yield, 49.0% occupancy, and -13.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Chennai ranks top 2% for yield, lowest 32% for growth, and top 8% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of ₹3,230, annual revenue of ₹589,665, a rent gap of 1684.4%, 1,852 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of ₹8,075,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield10.5%
  • Revenue growth-13.7%
  • Occupancy49.0%
  • Average daily rate₹3,230
  • Annual revenue₹589,665
  • Rent gap1684.4%
  • Active listings1,852
  • 2-bedroom price₹8,075,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 2%Yieldlowest 32%Growthtop 8%Demand

Percentile versus other India markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 2%
  • Growth: lowest 32%
  • Demand: top 8%

Rank 2 — Lonavala (Grade B)

Lonavala is rank 2 of 20 markets in this India ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 9.2% short-term rental yield, 30.0% occupancy, and -14.5% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Lonavala ranks top 12% for yield, lowest 18% for growth, and lowest 12% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of ₹11,210, annual revenue of ₹1,245,450, a rent gap of 1285.8%, 861 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of ₹7,125,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield9.2%
  • Revenue growth-14.5%
  • Occupancy30.0%
  • Average daily rate₹11,210
  • Annual revenue₹1,245,450
  • Rent gap1285.8%
  • Active listings861
  • 2-bedroom price₹7,125,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 12%Yieldlowest 18%Growthlowest 12%Demand

Percentile versus other India markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 12%
  • Growth: lowest 18%
  • Demand: lowest 12%

Rank 3 — Goa (Grade B+)

Goa is rank 3 of 20 markets in this India ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B+, with 8.1% short-term rental yield, 48.0% occupancy, and +2.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Goa ranks top 38% for yield, top 12% for growth, and top 12% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of ₹4,180, annual revenue of ₹743,755, a rent gap of 1509.2%, 11,259 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of ₹11,400,000.

  • Market gradeB+
  • Yield8.1%
  • Revenue growth+2.7%
  • Occupancy48.0%
  • Average daily rate₹4,180
  • Annual revenue₹743,755
  • Rent gap1509.2%
  • Active listings11,259
  • 2-bedroom price₹11,400,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 38%Yieldtop 12%Growthtop 12%Demand

Percentile versus other India markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 38%
  • Growth: top 12%
  • Demand: top 12%

Market Rankboard: India

Each dot is a vacation rental market in India, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

India Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each India market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Chennai49.0%₹3,230
Lonavala30.0%₹11,210
Goa48.0%₹4,180
Kolkata44.0%₹2,565
Kochi43.0%₹2,945
Bhowali–Nainital29.0%₹5,890
Manali35.0%₹3,230
Bengaluru45.0%₹2,375
Mumbai53.0%₹4,940
Varanasi34.0%₹2,945
Guwahati30.0%₹1,900
Noida31.0%₹2,945
New Delhi44.0%₹3,515
Jaipur32.0%₹2,945
Dehradun31.0%₹2,850
Rishikesh33.0%₹3,040
Hyderabad39.0%₹2,850
Chandigarh31.0%₹2,565
Gurgaon30.0%₹2,945
Pune40.0%₹2,565

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India Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in India?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in India by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Chennai. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in India?

    We currently analyze 20 active short-term rental markets in India with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in India?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 37.55% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in India?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in India?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for India.