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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in India. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 105,050 active listings in India.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in India is Bengaluru with 4,049.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in India is 42%.
  • A typical listing charges INR4,757 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is INR566,693 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around INR117,678 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in India?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in India


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in India.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in India?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around INR117,678 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom INR16,692
Wardrobe Bedroom INR13,353
Desk Bedroom INR3,338
Desk chair Bedroom INR1,669
Lighting Bedroom INR3,338
Decorative Bedroom INR3,338
Curtains Bedroom INR1,669
Total Bedroom INR43,399


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around INR165,584 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room INR16,692
Dining table and chairs Living room INR10,015
Coffee table Living room INR1,669
Coffee machine Living room INR3,338
Microwave Living room INR3,338
Laundry Living room INR16,692
Total Living room INR51,745


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around INR117,678 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another INR22,534.

Towels Other INR3,338
Pillows Other INR3,338
Blankets Other INR3,338
Smart lock Other INR5,007
Security camera Other INR3,338
Labour cost Other INR4,173
Total Other INR22,534


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost INR117,678
2 Bd Startup Cost INR165,584
3 Bd Startup Cost INR208,983


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in India?


The average host in the UK earns INR566,693 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 9 cities here.


Bengaluru


  • Market Score: 9
  • Revenue: INR359,211
  • Average Daily Rate: INR2,003
  • Occupancy Rate: 50%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Mumbai


  • Market Score: 8
  • Revenue: INR870,487
  • Average Daily Rate: INR4,006
  • Occupancy Rate: 63%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Jaipur


  • Market Score: 7
  • Revenue: INR342,102
  • Average Daily Rate: INR2,587
  • Occupancy Rate: 35%
  • Regulations: Lenient




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/