Kolkata
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Overview
Annual Rev
₹455.6k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₹3•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹959
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kolkata market data as of May 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 | 6 (1%) | +₹483,686 (+65%) | ₹1,225,756 | ₹742,070 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $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
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Studio (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (₹10)
3 bedrooms (₹9)
2 bedrooms (₹7)
1 bedroom (₹6)
Studio (₹4)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
As of May 2026, Kolkata, Howrah have 1,169 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kolkata generates ₹345K per year. High-performing properties earn ₹1.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn ₹95K/year. The massive earnings gap suggests a bifurcated market where top-tier assets capture significantly more value, likely due to stagnant supply growth failing to meet shifts in premium guest demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kolkata. Average annual revenue is ₹345K with 24% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ₹1.1M/year. The delta between average and high performance indicates that revenue potential is highly sensitive to specific property positioning rather than general market-wide conditions.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kolkata is 24%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ₹4K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ₹732 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kolkata, with annual revenue of ₹632K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kolkata market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kolkata area. Kolkata: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Hotels Act registration technically applies but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Howrah: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Minimal regulatory oversight. Hosts list properties without formal requirements. Enforcement virtually non-existent for short-term rentals. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Kolkata Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 13%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The drop in RevPAR despite modest supply growth points toward a softening in pricing power as the market stabilizes.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 20% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Kolkata listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), Tv (87%), Washing Machine (56%), Parking (51%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Lake Access, Washing Machine, Tv, with Lake Access properties earning approximately 43% more (₹1.1M/year vs ₹758K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kolkata over the last 12 months: May: ₹15K, June: ₹18K, July: ₹17K, August: ₹19K, September: ₹21K, October: ₹20K, November: ₹27K, December: ₹36K, January: ₹29K, February: ₹23K, March: ₹21K, April: ₹22K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Kolkata is ₹4K, up 10% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ₹3K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ₹4K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ₹7K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average ₹14K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Kolkata book an average of 15 days in advance, down 30% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 14 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 19 days, 4+ bedroom: 19 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Kolkata Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 5%, revenue per listing decreased 13%, occupancy fell 19%, average nightly rates increased 10%, and lead time decreased 30%. These metrics reflect a tightening landscape where increased nightly rates are failing to offset the decline in utilization rates.
In Kolkata, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.