Kolkata
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Annual revenue (actual)
₹490.2k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹3,281
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹975
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kolkata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +₹398,261 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹5••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹7••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +₹5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₹8••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +₹5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₹8••••• | 🔒 ₹7••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Studio (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (₹11)
3 bedrooms (₹9)
Studio (₹8)
2 bedrooms (₹7)
1 bedroom (₹6)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kolkata market averaged 1,341 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 24% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.
An average Kolkata listing earns ₹355K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹1.1M, while low-performing listings earn ₹102K.
Average occupancy in Kolkata is 25%, producing RevPAR of ₹772 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kolkata, at ₹636K.
Rules vary across Kolkata. Kolkata: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. General hotel licensing laws exist but rarely enforced for home rentals. Hosts operate freely on platforms with minimal oversight. Howrah: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework or permits required. Falls under West Bengal's general accommodation rules which lack enforcement for residential rentals. Hosts list properties without regulatory interference. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kolkata Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 24% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, 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 (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+40%), Internet (+33%), Washing Machine (+25%).
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 Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.
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