Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Gaya, India Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Gaya brought in ₹72,360 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 23 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Gaya Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Gaya trail the Bihar average, at prices about 7% higher. Listings averaged ₹3,069 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights, against ₹2,865 and 25% for the Bihar average.
Timing matters: in November, the best month, the average listing earned about 4.6 times as much as in October, the slowest. With only 23 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 23 active listings, Gaya is the fourth-largest of 4 Bihar markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Gaya?
Gross bookings per Gaya listing averaged ₹72,360 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Bihar average: ₹143,745), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Gaya listing brought in ₹24,000 in November, its best month, and ₹5,250 in October, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Gaya's 23 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹39,600+ a month, about 3.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹21,500 or more, roughly ₹9,500 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹12,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹5,330 or less, about 44% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
November earned about 4.6 times what October did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹16,400.
Gaya Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
November 2025 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in September 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ₹23,078 | 34.6% | ₹2,861 | ₹769 | 97 days | 7.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₹5,251 | 8.8% | ₹2,789 | ₹169 | 16 days | 1.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₹23,973 | 25.6% | ₹2,777 | ₹799 | 139 days | 1.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₹22,497 | 23.5% | ₹2,802 | ₹726 | 19 days | 1.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₹16,589 | 20.2% | ₹2,685 | ₹535 | 19 days | 3.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₹20,368 | 21.0% | ₹2,682 | ₹727 | 43 days | 1.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₹23,311 | 26.8% | ₹2,716 | ₹752 | 20 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₹10,699 | 14.0% | ₹2,717 | ₹357 | 67 days | 2.4 nights |
| May 2026 | ₹5,570 | 8.1% | ₹2,925 | ₹180 | 47 days | 2.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₹11,373 | 14.3% | ₹2,756 | ₹379 | 17 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₹16,329 | 18.4% | ₹2,562 | ₹527 | 18 days | 2.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₹17,566 | 17.9% | ₹2,645 | ₹567 | 44 days | 2.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Gaya address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Gaya Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Gaya Airbnb took in ₹72,360 in the 12 months to September 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about ₹7,930 a month after running costs.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Gaya Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₹71,290 | ₹127,950 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Gaya bookings | ₹1,070 | ₹1,920 |
| Gross bookings | ₹72,360 | ₹129,870 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Gaya listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₹10,430 | −₹18,720 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₹0 if you clean yourself | −₹1,070 | −₹1,920 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₹3,620 | −₹6,490 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₹1,450 | −₹2,600 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₹2,170 | −₹3,900 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₹720 | −₹720 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₹360 | −₹360 |
| Management₹0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₹19,820 | −₹34,710 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₹52,540about ₹4,380 a month | ₹95,160about ₹7,930 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Gaya Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Gaya's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Gaya home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Gaya's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Gaya listings are booked on 28% or more of their nights, against 15% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹2,030 adds about ₹20,300 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹3,085 a night or more, against a median of ₹2,030. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about ₹7,130 a year.
- Open for the busy months. November brought the average listing about ₹24,000, against ₹5,250 in October, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Gaya listings average 4.29 stars, and 13% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ₹10,820 a month, against ₹6,030 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Gaya?
Gaya listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Bihar average (25%) and 9 points below the India average (28%). Occupancy swings from 8% in May to 35% in September.
Across Gaya's 23 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 40%+ of open nights, 25 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 28% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 15% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
September was the busiest month in Gaya, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Gaya?
The average nightly rate in Gaya, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹3,069 over the past year, about 7% above the Bihar average of ₹2,865 and about 49% below the India average of ₹6,020. Averaged month by month, rates peak in May at about ₹2,925 and bottom out in July at about ₹2,560.
Across Gaya's 23 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹4,665+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹3,085 or more, about ₹1,100 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₹2,030 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹1,475 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
May rates ran 14% above July's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹2,740. The 12-month ADR of ₹3,069 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Gaya?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Gaya it averaged ₹536 over the past year, from about ₹169 in October to about ₹799 in November.
Across Gaya's 23 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹889+ per open night, about 1.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹710 or more.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹469 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹242 or less, about half of the median.
November RevPAR was about 4.7 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹541.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Gaya
With only 23 active listings, the monthly pattern in Gaya is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in November and bottomed out in October.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Gaya?
Guests book Gaya stays 44 days ahead on average (about six weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 139 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical November booking is made in late June.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Gaya
None of the 23 active listings in Gaya display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Gaya.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gaya
AirROI's area guide picks five Gaya neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Chand Chaura, Civil Lines and Gol Bagicha. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Chand Chaura | This area sits directly around the Vishnupad Temple along the Falgu River, making it the primary hub for pilgrims arriving to conduct Pind Daan rituals and ancestral rites throughout the year. | Vishnupad Temple, Falgu River Ghats, Akshay Vat, Mangla Gauri Temple, Brahmajuni Hill |
| Civil Lines | Serving as the municipal and administrative core, it draws government officials, legal professionals, and visiting corporate travellers who require central road access and commercial amenities. | Gaya Museum, Gandhi Maidan, Gaya Collectorate, GB Road, Tower Chowk |
| Gol Bagicha | Located immediately adjacent to the main railway junction, it caters to short-stay transit visitors, solo travellers, and budget pilgrims arriving late by train who prioritize immediate departures. | Gaya Junction Railway Station, Railway Station Road, Swarajpuri Road Market, Ramshila Hill |
| A.P. Colony | An established residential district located between the central railway corridor and the southern highway that suits visiting doctors, academics, and families seeking quieter multi-bedroom accommodations. | Circuit House, Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Falgu River Embankment, Bodhgaya Road Corridor |
| Gewalbigha | Positioned just south of the main rail terminal, this locality caters to domestic family travelers and hospital patients seeking extended stays close to major medical clinics and transport links. | Police Line Grounds, Munni Masjid, Vardaan Hospital, Gaya-Dobhi Road |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Gaya vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the two nearby markets in the table, all within 93 km, Patna (93 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Gaya.
Markets Similar to Gaya
Markets elsewhere in India with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Gaya:
- Zirakpur Airbnb data India · ₹3,359/night · 21.9%
- Siliguri Airbnb data India · ₹2,990/night · 24.1%
- Tirupati Airbnb data India · ₹3,517/night · 21.3%
- Ghaziabad Airbnb data India · ₹2,911/night · 23.8%
- Kolhapur Airbnb data India · ₹3,549/night · 23.3%
- Indore Airbnb data India · ₹3,576/night · 23.1%
FAQ
Gaya Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Gaya?
An active Gaya Airbnb grossed ₹72,360 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 23 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹21,500 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Gaya?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gaya listings earn between ₹5,330 and ₹21,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹39,600 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Gaya?
Listings in Gaya were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Bihar average. September was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Gaya?
The average booked night in Gaya cost ₹3,069 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹1,475 and ₹3,085, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Gaya?
None of the active Gaya listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Gaya?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Gaya Airbnb grossed ₹72,360 in the 12 months to September 2026, 50% below the Bihar average of ₹143,745, though with only 23 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about ₹7,930 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Gaya?
November paid best over the past year, at ₹24,000 per active listing, and October paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Gaya?
Each night a Gaya listing was open to book earned ₹536 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ₹889 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Gaya?
Gaya stays were booked 44 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Gaya?
The average Gaya Airbnb stay lasted 3.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 7 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Gaya rated?
Guests rate Gaya Airbnbs 4.29 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gaya?
Chand Chaura, Civil Lines and Gol Bagicha draw the most short-term rental interest in Gaya. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Gaya?
AirROI counted 23 active Airbnb listings in Gaya as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bodh Gaya, 8 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Gaya?
In Gaya, more than a third of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
How many tourists visit Gaya, India?
All of India had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 142 Airbnb stays in Gaya, India in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See India tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 23 active Airbnb listings in Gaya from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Indian rupees at ₹93.8 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.