Shimla
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Overview
Annual Rev
₹1.1m
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹10,758
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹2,394
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Shimla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +₹4,379,018 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₹2•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₹5•••••• | 🔒 ₹2•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹3•••••• | 🔒 ₹2•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +₹6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹3•••••• | 🔒 ₹2•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹2•••••• | 🔒 ₹2•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₹4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹2•••••• | 🔒 ₹2•••••• |
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
1 bedroom (8.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (₹12)
1 bedroom (₹6)
2 bedrooms (₹5)
4+ bedrooms (₹2)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Shimla market averaged 1,854 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 13% from a year earlier and up 55% over two years.
An average Shimla listing earns ₹633K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹4.7M, while low-performing listings earn ₹164K.
Average occupancy in Shimla is 12%, producing RevPAR of ₹1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Shimla, at ₹1.9M.
Rules vary across Shimla. Shimla: Moderate. Hotel & Restaurant Act registration required, tourism department approval needed. Moderate enforcement in main tourist areas, lighter in outskirts. Kufri: Lenient. Basic tourism registration recommended but rarely enforced. Most homestays and rentals operate informally. Minimal enforcement. Chail: Lenient. Tourism registration suggested, minimal oversight. Most properties operate without formal permits. Very light enforcement outside peak season. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Shimla Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in June and May; it is lowest in September and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (97%), Kitchen (94%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+255%), Pool (+217%), Hot Tub (+130%).
Average daily rate in Shimla is ₹14K, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in October.
Guests in Shimla book an average of 13 days in advance, down 18% from last year. Booking windows range from 12 days for 2-bedroom listings to 16 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 68% higher than weekday occupancy.