Kozhikode
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Overview
Annual Rev
₹590k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
29%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹5,419
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹1,239
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kozhikode 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +₹1,328,810 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +₹1•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₹2•••••• | 🔒 ₹9••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +₹8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹9••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹5••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +₹5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₹2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹1•••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +₹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
2 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (₹104)
4+ bedrooms (₹13)
3 bedrooms (₹6)
2 bedrooms (₹6)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kozhikode market averaged 676 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 56% from a year earlier and up 193% over two years.
An average Kozhikode listing earns ₹375K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹1.6M, while low-performing listings earn ₹143K.
Average occupancy in Kozhikode is 17%, producing RevPAR of ₹858 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kozhikode, at ₹701K.
Rules vary across Kozhikode. Kozhikode: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Tourism department registration encouraged but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely. Kochi: Lenient. Tourism registration optional, fire safety for commercial properties. Minimal enforcement, widespread informal operations. Wayanad: Lenient. Tourism permit recommended for homestays. Light oversight despite eco-sensitive zone status. Many unregistered properties. Kannur: Lenient. Basic tourism registration exists but rarely required. Virtually no enforcement, hosts operate without permits commonly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kozhikode Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 56% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and May; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (97%), Parking (96%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+149%), Pool (+107%), Internet (+96%).
Average daily rate in Kozhikode is ₹6K, up 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kozhikode book an average of 17 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 2-bedroom listings to 20 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 49% higher than weekday occupancy.