Kolkata
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Overview
Annual Rev
₹496.6k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹3,272
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹976
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kolkata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +₹389,987 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +₹3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +₹5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₹8••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹6••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₹2••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
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 (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (₹11)
3 bedrooms (₹9)
2 bedrooms (₹7)
1 bedroom (₹6)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kolkata market averaged 1,306 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 20% from a year earlier and up 55% over two years.
An average Kolkata listing earns ₹352K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹1.1M, while low-performing listings earn ₹101K.
Average occupancy in Kolkata is 25%, producing RevPAR of ₹765 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kolkata, at ₹632K.
Rules vary across Kolkata. Kolkata: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general hotel/lodging laws rarely enforced for home rentals. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Howrah: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Falls under municipal lodging rules with virtually no enforcement. Hosts list properties without permits or registration requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kolkata Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in August and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+45%), Lake Access (+39%), Washing Machine (+27%).
Average daily rate in Kolkata is ₹4K, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in June.
Guests in Kolkata book an average of 15 days in advance, down 21% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 1-bedroom listings to 20 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.