Chennai
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Annual revenue (actual)
₹682.3k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹4,456
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
13 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹1,321
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chennai market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +₹923,336 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +₹8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₹4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
Studio (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (₹33)
4+ bedrooms (₹16)
3 bedrooms (₹16)
2 bedrooms (₹10)
Studio (₹3)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (66%)
Independent hosts (34%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Chennai market averaged 1,411 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 42% from a year earlier and up 110% over two years.
An average Chennai listing earns ₹557K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹1.7M, while low-performing listings earn ₹166K.
Average occupancy in Chennai is 27%, producing RevPAR of ₹1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Chennai, at ₹1.2M.
Rules vary across Chennai. Chennai: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. General hotel/tourism rules may apply but rarely enforced for home rentals. Hosts operate freely on platforms. Mahabalipuram: Lenient. Tamil Nadu tourism registration recommended but not mandatory for small operators. Minimal enforcement. Most homestays and rentals operate informally. Pondicherry: Lenient. Tourist home registration exists but enforcement is minimal. Many STRs operate without formal permits. Platform listings common with little regulatory oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chennai Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 42% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in March and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+82%), Parking (+52%), TV (+35%).
Average daily rate in Chennai is ₹5K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Chennai book an average of 14 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 12 days for 1-bedroom listings to 19 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 27% higher than weekday occupancy.
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