Chennai
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Overview
Annual Rev
₹684.5k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹4,435
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
13 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹1,310
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chennai market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +₹945,442 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +₹8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹9••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₹3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
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 (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (₹33)
4+ bedrooms (₹15)
3 bedrooms (₹14)
2 bedrooms (₹10)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chennai market averaged 1,352 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 37% from a year earlier and up 102% over two years.
An average Chennai listing earns ₹559K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹1.7M, while low-performing listings earn ₹164K.
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 registration required. General hotel/commercial tax rules apply but rarely enforced for residential properties. Hosts operate freely. Mahabalipuram: Lenient. Tourism area with guesthouses common. No STR-specific permits beyond basic trade license. Minimal enforcement for small operators. Pondicherry: Lenient. Tourism license recommended but not strictly required for home rentals. GST applies above threshold. Light enforcement, many unregistered hosts operate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chennai Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 37% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%, 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%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+77%), Parking (+50%), TV (+37%).
Average daily rate in Chennai is ₹5K, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in July.
Guests in Chennai book an average of 14 days in advance, down 22% 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 26% higher than weekday occupancy.