New Delhi

As of May 2026, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad have 6,502 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in New Delhi generates ₹343K per year. High-performing properties earn ₹1.6M/year, while low-performing properties earn ₹96K/year. The massive earnings disparity suggests that market saturation is penalizing standard listings, while top-tier assets capture a disproportionate share of the limited demand.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in New Delhi. Average annual revenue is ₹343K with 17% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ₹1.6M/year. With revenue declining nearly 20% despite rising supply, the market is shifting toward a model where only superior inventory sustains meaningful occupancy levels.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in New Delhi is 17%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ₹5K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ₹774 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in New Delhi, with annual revenue of ₹799K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the New Delhi market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the New Delhi area. New Delhi: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general hotel/guest house rules apply loosely. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely on platforms. Gurgaon: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework, municipal licenses theoretically required. Weak enforcement, widespread informal operations. Noida: Lenient. No clear STR policy, commercial licensing vaguely applicable. Poor enforcement, platform listings common without permits. Faridabad: Lenient. No STR-specific rules, general trade licenses loosely apply. Virtually no enforcement, unregulated market. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The New Delhi Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing increasingly competitive conditions. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 20%. This indicates growing competition requiring strong operations. The influx of new inventory is outpacing demand, forcing a downward adjustment in overall asset profitability.

Launch around August, 2-3 months before peak winter season (November peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -35% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (January-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in New Delhi listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), Tv (93%), Heating (62%), Parking (61%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Heating, Air Conditioning, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 48% more (₹1.2M/year vs ₹815K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in New Delhi over the last 12 months: May: ₹17K, June: ₹17K, July: ₹21K, August: ₹23K, September: ₹23K, October: ₹27K, November: ₹32K, December: ₹30K, January: ₹20K, February: ₹29K, March: ₹21K, April: ₹21K. 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 New Delhi is ₹5K, up 11% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ₹4K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ₹6K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ₹10K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average ₹16K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.

Guests in New Delhi book an average of 12 days in advance, down 31% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 11 days, 2-bedroom: 12 days, 3-bedroom: 15 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 New Delhi Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 13%, revenue per listing decreased 20%, occupancy fell 23%, average nightly rates increased 11%, and lead time decreased 31%. Shortened booking windows and lower occupancy reflect a market struggling to absorb recent supply growth.

In New Delhi, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 19% higher occupancy than weekdays.