Best Airbnb Markets South Asia in 2025

Name: Best Airbnb Markets in South Asia
Creator: Airbtics

Based on Airbtics data from September 2024 to August 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in South Asia with key statistics and information, like short-term rental regulations, number of listings, occupancy rate, average daily rate, and annual revenue. This allows you to discover the most profitable cities to invest in, buy, and own Airbnb rental properties in South Asia.

Why Invest in Airbnb South Asia in 2025?

** Last updated: 2025-10-04

In recent years, South Asia has emerged as one of the best locations for investing in short-term rentals thanks to its popular tourist attractions, thriving business activities, growing digital nomad presence, and vibrant cities like Lonavla, Lonavala and Mumbai. With millions of international visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb South Asia a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.

Due to strong demand from travelers, South Asia offers competitive average daily rates (ADR), healthy occupancy rates, and attractive revenue potential in the best Airbnb markets. Whether you’re looking to start your first Airbnb business with a modest budget or to add a luxury short-term rental property to your portfolio, South Asia has a profitable location to meet your budget and aspirations as an investor.

Note on Methodology: The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for investing in an Airbnb rental property. We determine this score based on the following criteria:

Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
Market size: The number of Airbnb listings. Larger vacation rental markets get a higher score as it is easier for investors to buy and sell properties.
Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
Seasonality: To what degree Airbnb performance is affected by seasonality. Less seasonal impact is preferred as investors can enjoy a more stable short-term rental performance throughout the year.

Based on this methodology, the best places to buy Airbnb in South Asia are:

Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy

Top 38 South Asia Cities for Airbnb in 2025

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Goa	Lenient	9,580	47%	$50	$8,662	12.3%	34.5%
2	Bengaluru	Lenient	4,782	50%	$26	$4,835	12.3%	34.5%
3	Mumbai	Lenient	2,867	58%	$55	$11,752	12.3%	34.5%
4	New delhi	Lenient	2,148	47%	$42	$7,307	12.3%	34.5%
5	Gurgaon	Lenient	1,812	33%	$33	$4,055	12.3%	34.5%
6	Hyderabad	Lenient	1,809	42%	$36	$5,597	12.3%	34.5%
7	Jaipur	Lenient	1,764	35%	$37	$4,802	12.3%	34.5%
8	Chennai	Lenient	1,339	55%	$36	$7,329	12.3%	34.5%
9	Kolkata	Lenient	1,325	45%	$28	$4,707	12.3%	34.5%
10	Pune	Lenient	1,152	46%	$32	$5,469	12.3%	34.5%
11	Noida	Lenient	1,108	33%	$35	$4,300	12.3%	34.5%
12	Varanasi	Lenient	1,055	42%	$37	$5,740	12.3%	34.5%
13	Guwahati	Lenient	1,048	33%	$22	$2,707	12.3%	34.5%
14	Islamabad, pakistan	Lenient	981	31%	$38	$4,350	12.3%	34.5%
15	Lahore, pakistan	Lenient	973	31%	$41	$4,749	12.3%	34.5%
16	Dehradun	Lenient	966	35%	$32	$4,136	12.3%	34.5%
17	Lonavala	Lenient	790	32%	$128	$15,094	12.3%	34.5%
18	Manali	Lenient	774	36%	$36	$4,782	12.3%	34.5%
19	Pondicherry	Lenient	766	39%	$46	$6,650	12.3%	34.5%
20	Lonavla	Lenient	646	33%	$124	$15,104	12.3%	34.5%
21	Mysore	Lenient	616	33%	$35	$4,291	12.3%	34.5%
22	Dhaka	Lenient	603	42%	$37	$5,828	12.3%	34.5%
23	Udaipur	Lenient	568	33%	$42	$5,114	12.3%	34.5%
24	Rishikesh	Lenient	546	38%	$38	$5,355	12.3%	34.5%
25	Trivandrum	Lenient	438	40%	$35	$5,218	12.3%	34.5%
26	Greater noida	Lenient	361	33%	$27	$3,330	12.3%	34.5%
27	Mussorie range	Lenient	289	36%	$66	$8,774	12.3%	34.5%
28	Wayanad	Lenient	281	25%	$54	$4,998	12.3%	34.5%
29	Pokhara	Lenient	261	37%	$20	$2,771	12.3%	34.5%
30	Indore	Lenient	254	36%	$27	$3,616	12.3%	34.5%
31	Vrindavan	Lenient	248	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
32	Coorg	Lenient	243	33%	$39	$4,770	12.3%	34.5%
33	Ahmedabad	Lenient	222	47%	$35	$6,079	12.3%	34.5%
34	Agra	Lenient	213	31%	$36	$4,125	12.3%	34.5%
35	Jaisalmer	Lenient	131	29%	$41	$4,350	12.3%	34.5%
36	Kozhikode	Lenient	113	35%	$46	$5,972	12.3%	34.5%
37	Faridabad	Lenient	112	34%	$31	$3,927	12.3%	34.5%
38	Vagamon	Lenient	107	28%	$71	$7,370	12.3%	34.5%

Find the Best Airbnb Markets with Our Interactive Tool

Use our interactive Market Explorer to find the best places to start an Airbnb in COUNTRY. Compare multiple markets side by side, apply filters like regulations, budget (property or rent prices), and market size, and even export the results to Excel.

Explore Interactive Tool

Best Cities for Airbnb in South Asia by Budget

Affordable & Mid-Range Airbnb Markets: $500,000 & Below

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Vagamon	Lenient	107	28%	$71	$7,370	12.3%	34.5%
2	Jaipur	Lenient	1,764	35%	$37	$4,802	12.3%	34.5%
3	Varanasi	Lenient	1,055	42%	$37	$5,740	12.3%	34.5%
4	Guwahati	Lenient	1,048	33%	$22	$2,707	12.3%	34.5%
5	Mysore	Lenient	616	33%	$35	$4,291	12.3%	34.5%
6	Udaipur	Lenient	568	33%	$42	$5,114	12.3%	34.5%
7	Trivandrum	Lenient	438	40%	$35	$5,218	12.3%	34.5%
8	Wayanad	Lenient	281	25%	$54	$4,998	12.3%	34.5%
9	Indore	Lenient	254	36%	$27	$3,616	12.3%	34.5%
10	Vrindavan	Lenient	248	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
11	Coorg	Lenient	243	33%	$39	$4,770	12.3%	34.5%
12	Agra	Lenient	213	31%	$36	$4,125	12.3%	34.5%
13	Jaisalmer	Lenient	131	29%	$41	$4,350	12.3%	34.5%
14	Kozhikode	Lenient	113	35%	$46	$5,972	12.3%	34.5%
15	Faridabad	Lenient	112	34%	$31	$3,927	12.3%	34.5%

Emerging vs Established Airbnb Markets in South Asia

Top 10 Emerging Short-Term Rental Markets in South Asia

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Greater noida	Lenient	361	33%	$27	$3,330	12.3%	34.5%
2	Vrindavan	Lenient	248	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
3	Varanasi	Lenient	1,055	42%	$37	$5,740	12.3%	34.5%
4	Lahore, pakistan	Lenient	973	31%	$41	$4,749	12.3%	34.5%
5	Noida	Lenient	1,108	33%	$35	$4,300	12.3%	34.5%
6	Hyderabad	Lenient	1,809	42%	$36	$5,597	12.3%	34.5%
7	Indore	Lenient	254	36%	$27	$3,616	12.3%	34.5%
8	Islamabad, pakistan	Lenient	981	31%	$38	$4,350	12.3%	34.5%
9	Kozhikode	Lenient	113	35%	$46	$5,972	12.3%	34.5%
10	Faridabad	Lenient	112	34%	$31	$3,927	12.3%	34.5%

Top Established Short-Term Rental Markets in South Asia

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Bengaluru	Lenient	4,782	50%	$26	$4,835	12.3%	34.5%
2	Goa	Lenient	9,580	47%	$50	$8,662	12.3%	34.5%

10 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in South Asia

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Jaisalmer	Lenient	131	29%	$41	$4,350	12.3%	34.5%
2	Vagamon	Lenient	107	28%	$71	$7,370	12.3%	34.5%
3	Lahore, pakistan	Lenient	973	31%	$41	$4,749	12.3%	34.5%
4	Manali	Lenient	774	36%	$36	$4,782	12.3%	34.5%
5	Varanasi	Lenient	1,055	42%	$37	$5,740	12.3%	34.5%
6	Udaipur	Lenient	568	33%	$42	$5,114	12.3%	34.5%
7	Ahmedabad	Lenient	222	47%	$35	$6,079	12.3%	34.5%
8	Vrindavan	Lenient	248	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
9	Greater noida	Lenient	361	33%	$27	$3,330	12.3%	34.5%
10	Kolkata	Lenient	1,325	45%	$28	$4,707	12.3%	34.5%

For short-term rental market analysis, visit our Airbnb Analytics app.

Estimate Your Airbnb Income in South Asia

Ready to start looking for the most profitable short-term rental investment opportunities in South Asia?

Use our Airbnb calculator to quickly and accurately estimate the earning and profitability potential of any city, neighborhood, and area.

Try Our Airbnb Calculator