Best Airbnb Markets South Asia in 2025

Based on our data, 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?

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:

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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	9,589	47%	$50	$8,662	12.3%	34.5%
2	Bengaluru	Lenient	4,612	50%	$26	$4,835	12.3%	34.5%
3	Mumbai	Lenient	2,783	58%	$54	$11,546	12.3%	34.5%
4	New delhi	Lenient	2,102	47%	$41	$7,136	12.3%	34.5%
5	Gurgaon	Lenient	1,793	34%	$33	$4,180	12.3%	34.5%
6	Jaipur	Lenient	1,728	35%	$36	$4,674	12.3%	34.5%
7	Hyderabad	Lenient	1,697	42%	$36	$5,597	12.3%	34.5%
8	Kolkata	Lenient	1,319	46%	$28	$4,809	12.3%	34.5%
9	Chennai	Lenient	1,288	55%	$35	$7,128	12.3%	34.5%
10	Pune	Lenient	1,132	46%	$31	$5,301	12.3%	34.5%
11	Noida	Lenient	1,070	33%	$35	$4,306	12.3%	34.5%
12	Varanasi	Lenient	1,047	42%	$37	$5,744	12.3%	34.5%
13	Guwahati	Lenient	1,006	33%	$22	$2,713	12.3%	34.5%
14	Lahore, pakistan	Lenient	973	32%	$41	$4,899	12.3%	34.5%
15	Islamabad, pakistan	Lenient	969	31%	$37	$4,237	12.3%	34.5%
16	Dehradun	Lenient	927	35%	$31	$4,008	12.3%	34.5%
17	Lonavala	Lenient	793	33%	$130	$15,802	12.3%	34.5%
18	Manali	Lenient	782	36%	$35	$4,651	12.3%	34.5%
19	Pondicherry	Lenient	771	39%	$45	$6,502	12.3%	34.5%
20	Lonavla	Lenient	646	34%	$126	$15,805	12.3%	34.5%
21	Mysore	Lenient	600	34%	$34	$4,294	12.3%	34.5%
22	Dhaka	Lenient	599	41%	$36	$5,531	12.3%	34.5%
23	Udaipur	Lenient	555	34%	$41	$5,148	12.3%	34.5%
24	Rishikesh	Lenient	531	38%	$39	$5,493	12.3%	34.5%
25	Trivandrum	Lenient	423	40%	$35	$5,218	12.3%	34.5%
26	Greater noida	Lenient	353	34%	$26	$3,293	12.3%	34.5%
27	Mussorie range	Lenient	278	36%	$67	$8,912	12.3%	34.5%
28	Wayanad	Lenient	269	24%	$55	$4,883	12.3%	34.5%
29	Indore	Lenient	258	37%	$28	$3,849	12.3%	34.5%
30	Pokhara	Lenient	255	36%	$20	$2,688	12.3%	34.5%
31	Vrindavan	Lenient	233	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
32	Coorg	Lenient	227	33%	$39	$4,770	12.3%	34.5%
33	Ahmedabad	Lenient	227	47%	$35	$6,079	12.3%	34.5%
34	Agra	Lenient	209	32%	$36	$4,261	12.3%	34.5%
35	Jaisalmer	Lenient	132	30%	$40	$4,390	12.3%	34.5%
36	Faridabad	Lenient	108	34%	$32	$4,061	12.3%	34.5%
37	Vagamon	Lenient	105	28%	$72	$7,460	12.3%	34.5%
38	Kozhikode	Lenient	103	34%	$44	$5,556	12.3%	34.5%

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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	105	28%	$72	$7,460	12.3%	34.5%
2	Jaipur	Lenient	1,728	35%	$36	$4,674	12.3%	34.5%
3	Varanasi	Lenient	1,047	42%	$37	$5,744	12.3%	34.5%
4	Guwahati	Lenient	1,006	33%	$22	$2,713	12.3%	34.5%
5	Mysore	Lenient	600	34%	$34	$4,294	12.3%	34.5%
6	Udaipur	Lenient	555	34%	$41	$5,148	12.3%	34.5%
7	Trivandrum	Lenient	423	40%	$35	$5,218	12.3%	34.5%
8	Wayanad	Lenient	269	24%	$55	$4,883	12.3%	34.5%
9	Indore	Lenient	258	37%	$28	$3,849	12.3%	34.5%
10	Vrindavan	Lenient	233	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
11	Coorg	Lenient	227	33%	$39	$4,770	12.3%	34.5%
12	Agra	Lenient	209	32%	$36	$4,261	12.3%	34.5%
13	Jaisalmer	Lenient	132	30%	$40	$4,390	12.3%	34.5%
14	Faridabad	Lenient	108	34%	$32	$4,061	12.3%	34.5%
15	Kozhikode	Lenient	103	34%	$44	$5,556	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	353	34%	$26	$3,293	12.3%	34.5%
2	Vrindavan	Lenient	233	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
3	Varanasi	Lenient	1,047	42%	$37	$5,744	12.3%	34.5%
4	Noida	Lenient	1,070	33%	$35	$4,306	12.3%	34.5%
5	Islamabad, pakistan	Lenient	969	31%	$37	$4,237	12.3%	34.5%
6	Lahore, pakistan	Lenient	973	32%	$41	$4,899	12.3%	34.5%
7	Hyderabad	Lenient	1,697	42%	$36	$5,597	12.3%	34.5%
8	Indore	Lenient	258	37%	$28	$3,849	12.3%	34.5%
9	Faridabad	Lenient	108	34%	$32	$4,061	12.3%	34.5%
10	Gurgaon	Lenient	1,793	34%	$33	$4,180	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	4,612	50%	$26	$4,835	12.3%	34.5%
2	Goa	Lenient	9,589	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	132	30%	$40	$4,390	12.3%	34.5%
2	Vagamon	Lenient	105	28%	$72	$7,460	12.3%	34.5%
3	Lahore, pakistan	Lenient	973	32%	$41	$4,899	12.3%	34.5%
4	Varanasi	Lenient	1,047	42%	$37	$5,744	12.3%	34.5%
5	Udaipur	Lenient	555	34%	$41	$5,148	12.3%	34.5%
6	Manali	Lenient	782	36%	$35	$4,651	12.3%	34.5%
7	Vrindavan	Lenient	233	41%	$31	$4,669	12.3%	34.5%
8	Ahmedabad	Lenient	227	47%	$35	$6,079	12.3%	34.5%
9	Indore	Lenient	258	37%	$28	$3,849	12.3%	34.5%
10	Kozhikode	Lenient	103	34%	$44	$5,556	12.3%	34.5%

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