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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Ernakulam, India Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
387
Avg. booking lead time
23 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Ernakulam Airbnb Market at a Glance

Bookings in Ernakulam run ahead of the Kerala average, at prices about 9% lower. Listings averaged ₹4,936 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights, against ₹5,405 and 27% for the Kerala average.

December, usually the best month, brings in about 56% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.

With 387 active listings, Ernakulam is the third-largest of 44 Kerala markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 7% while the number of active listings grew 46%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Ernakulam?

Gross bookings per Ernakulam listing averaged ₹398,879 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Kerala average: ₹317,982), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Ernakulam listing brings in ₹71,000 in December, its best month, and ₹45,500 in September, its slowest. October runs within 1% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹134,000+ a month, about 3.9 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹71,000 or more, roughly ₹37,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ₹34,500 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹13,500 or less, about 39% 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.

December earns about 1.6 times what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹53,600. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Ernakulam 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.

December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Ernakulam, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025₹46,52932.5%₹4,689₹1,55115 days4.3 nights
Oct 2025₹47,67633.9%₹4,688₹1,53819 days3.5 nights
Nov 2025₹57,27236.1%₹4,604₹1,90928 days4 nights
Dec 2025₹74,67943.9%₹4,847₹2,40928 days4.2 nights
Jan 2026₹64,56039.5%₹4,673₹2,08333 days4.4 nights
Feb 2026₹49,09936.3%₹4,559₹1,75422 days4.6 nights
Mar 2026₹51,34033.0%₹4,616₹1,65612 days3.6 nights
Apr 2026₹49,56331.3%₹4,656₹1,65221 days4.6 nights
May 2026₹57,20135.2%₹4,933₹1,84515 days4.4 nights
Jun 2026₹53,25834.5%₹4,829₹1,7759 days5.1 nights
Jul 2026₹63,27732.5%₹4,800₹2,04118 days5.9 nights
Aug 2026₹56,10434.3%₹4,806₹1,81017 days3.3 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Ernakulam home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Ernakulam Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Ernakulam Airbnb took in ₹398,879 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ₹820,700, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₹51,100 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.

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.

Ernakulam Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Ernakulam Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings₹389,379₹801,100
Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Ernakulam bookings₹9,500₹19,600
Gross bookings₹398,879₹820,700
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 74% of Ernakulam listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−₹48,700−₹100,200
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₹0 if you clean yourself−₹9,500−₹19,600
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−₹19,900−₹41,000
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−₹8,000−₹16,400
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−₹12,000−₹24,600
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−₹4,000−₹4,000
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−₹2,000−₹2,000
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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−₹104,100−₹207,800
Left for housing costs, then profit₹294,779about ₹24,600 a month₹612,900about ₹51,100 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Ernakulam Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Ernakulam'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 Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Ernakulam listings are booked on 54% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹3,360 adds about ₹33,600 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹5,265 a night or more, against a median of ₹3,360. 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 ₹38,900 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about ₹71,000, against ₹45,500 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Ernakulam listings average 4.71 stars, and 31% 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 ₹68,400 a month, against ₹33,200 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Ernakulam?

Ernakulam listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Kerala average (27%) and 3 points above the India average (28%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 43% in December and falls to 32% in April.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 75%+ of open nights, 45 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 54% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.

December is usually the busiest month in Ernakulam, April the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 31% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Ernakulam?

The average nightly rate in Ernakulam, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹4,936 over the past year, about 9% below the Kerala average of ₹5,405 and about 13% below the India average of ₹5,690. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about ₹4,540 and ₹4,790.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about four times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹8,890+ a night, about 2.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹5,265 or more, about ₹1,900 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about ₹3,360 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹2,240 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

Average nightly rate by month in Ernakulam

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹4,660. The 12-month ADR of ₹4,936 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 Ernakulam?

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 Ernakulam it averaged ₹1,550 over the past year, from about ₹1,470 in a typical October to about ₹2,290 in a typical December.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹3,710+ per open night, about four times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹1,960 or more, about ₹1,000 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ₹946 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹535 or less, about 57% of the median.

December RevPAR is about 1.6 times October's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹1,760. The 12-month RevPAR of ₹1,550 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Ernakulam

Ernakulam has one high season, December and January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in September and October and slows again in March and April.

Average revenue by month in Ernakulam

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ₹53,600.

Revenue by month in Ernakulam in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Ernakulam, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh season₹63,300
FebruaryShoulder season₹50,100
MarchLow season₹48,100
AprilLow season₹47,200
MayShoulder season₹54,500
JuneShoulder season₹51,700
JulyShoulder season₹56,900
AugustShoulder season₹54,600
SeptemberLow season₹45,500
OctoberLow season₹45,700
NovemberShoulder season₹54,300
DecemberHigh season₹71,000
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Ernakulam by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonDecember–January₹67,10042%₹4,724
Shoulder seasonFebruary, May–August, November₹53,70035%₹4,690
Low seasonMarch–April, September–October₹46,60033%₹4,581

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Ernakulam?

Guests book Ernakulam stays 23 days ahead on average (about three weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 29 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-November.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 23 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Ernakulam

None of the 387 active listings in Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ernakulam

AirROI's area guide picks seven Ernakulam neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Fort Kochi, Ernakulam City and Kochi Marina. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ernakulam
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Fort Kochi A historic area known for its colonial architecture and beautiful backwaters. It's a prime location for tourists looking for cultural experiences and art galleries.Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, St. Francis Church, Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace
Ernakulam City The bustling commercial hub of Ernakulam, ideal for business travelers and shoppers. It offers great connectivity and urban amenities.Marine Drive, LuLu Mall, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Subhash Park, Kerala Folklore Museum
Kochi Marina A scenic area along the waterfront perfect for leisure travelers. Great for those who want to explore the backwaters and enjoy maritime activities.Kochi Marina, Vypin Island, Cherai Beach, Boating experiences, Local seafood shacks
Munnar Road The scenic route leading to the hill station of Munnar, sought after by nature lovers and honeymooners. Perfect for tranquil getaways.Tea Gardens, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, Local spice plantations
Cherai Famous for its long beach, this area is great for tourists who enjoy both the sea and the backwaters, perfect for relaxation.Cherai Beach, Beach Volleyball, Local seafood restaurants, Chinese fishing nets, Backwater boat rides
Kochi Fort A UNESCO World Heritage Site with rich history and vibrant culture, attracting tourists interested in heritage and architecture.Fort Kochi Beach, Bastion Bungalow, David Hall, Santa Cruz Basilica, Princess Street
Kakkanad An emerging IT hub with modern amenities, ideal for business travelers and those attending technology conferences.InfoPark, SmartCity Kochi, Local restaurants, Civil Station, Kakkanad Church

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Ernakulam Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 78% of listings in Ernakulam, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in five (22%) rents out a single room. Apartments or condos (48%) and houses (45%) split the stock almost evenly.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Ernakulam Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 78%
  • Private room 22%
  • Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
Ernakulam Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home77.8%301
Private room22.0%85
Shared room0.3%1

Apartments and houses split the stock

Ernakulam Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 48%
  • House 45%
  • Hotel/Boutique 5%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 2%
Property types in numbers
Ernakulam Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo47.8%185
House45.2%175
Hotel/Boutique5.4%21
Cabin/Outdoor1.6%6

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Ernakulam Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Ernakulam (35% of entire homes), and 43% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 299 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Ernakulam entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Ernakulam entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio2.7%8
1 bedroom19.4%58
2 bedrooms35.1%105
3 bedrooms28.1%84
4 bedrooms10.0%30
5+ bedrooms4.7%14

What Each Home Size Earns in Ernakulam

A typical one-bedroom home in Ernakulam earned ₹140,000 over the past year, against ₹468,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Ernakulam
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom58₹140,000₹213,000₹2,72832%
2 bedrooms105₹208,000₹317,000₹4,03632%
3 bedrooms84₹501,000₹647,000₹6,35436%
4 bedrooms30₹789,000₹990,000₹10,82134%
5+ bedrooms14₹468,000₹860,000₹12,08723%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Ernakulam Sleep?

The most common capacity in Ernakulam is four guests (25% of listings), and 45% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 325 listings with a guest capacity on file (84% of the market).

Ernakulam listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Ernakulam listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
2 guests17.2%56
3 guests5.8%19
4 guests24.9%81
5 guests7.4%24
6 guests21.2%69
7 guests2.8%9
8+ guests20.6%67

How Ernakulam Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Ernakulam hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 41% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
11
Beds per listing
2.7
Show exact location
41%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Ernakulam Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Ernakulam: 97% of listings offer it, and 74% have a washer.

Share of Ernakulam listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Free parking on premises 97%
  • TV 89%
  • Kitchen 81%
  • Washer 74%
  • Iron 72%
  • Hot water 69%
  • Refrigerator 66%
  • Bed linens 64%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Ernakulam

Listings in Ernakulam with an outdoor shower earned about 2.5 times as much a year, on average, as those without: ₹956,000 against ₹375,000. Listings with a pool or a hammock show about the same gap. Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Ernakulam listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Outdoor shower +155% on 4% of listings
  • Pool +151% on 12% of listings
  • Hammock +145% on 3% of listings
  • Gym +114% on 8% of listings
  • Sound system +110% on 6% of listings
  • EV charger +103% on 4% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +94% on 12% of listings
  • Waterfront +91% on 9% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +89% on 62% of listings
  • Self check-in +83% on 56% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Ernakulam listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Outdoor shower4%₹956,000₹375,000+155%
Pool12%₹849,000₹338,000+151%
Hammock3%₹933,000₹380,000+145%
Gym8%₹779,000₹365,000+114%
Sound system6%₹790,000₹375,000+110%
EV charger4%₹780,000₹385,000+103%
Outdoor furniture12%₹697,000₹359,000+94%
Waterfront9%₹702,000₹368,000+91%
Dedicated workspace62%₹486,000₹257,000+89%
Self check-in56%₹500,000₹273,000+83%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Ernakulam?

Ernakulam splits its demand between home and abroad: 47% of guests who left reviews live outside India, led by visitors from the United States and the United Kingdom. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by Hindi and Tamil.

53% of Ernakulam guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 53%
  • International 47%

Where Ernakulam guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Bengaluru 10%
  • Kochi 4%
  • Mumbai 3%
  • Chennai 3%
  • Dubai 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Ernakulam guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Bengaluru10.3%
Kochi4.1%
Mumbai3.4%
Chennai3.2%
Dubai2.7%

Where Ernakulam guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • India 53%
  • United States 12%
  • United Kingdom 8%
  • Australia 4%
  • Canada 4%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Ernakulam guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
India52.9%
United States12.2%
United Kingdom7.5%
Australia4.3%
Canada4.0%

Languages spoken by Ernakulam guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 44%
  • Hindi 25%
  • Tamil 9%
  • Spanish 3%
  • French 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Ernakulam guests
Language Share of guests
English44.1%
Hindi24.6%
Tamil9.0%
Spanish2.7%
French2.7%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Ernakulam?

Ernakulam Airbnbs average 4.71 stars, and 31% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; cleanliness and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.66.

Communication scores highest in Ernakulam; cleanliness and value tie for lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.72
  • Cleanliness 4.66
  • Communication 4.81
  • Location 4.70
  • Check-in 4.80
  • Value 4.66
Category scores in numbers
Ernakulam guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.72
Cleanliness4.66
Communication4.81
Location4.70
Check-in4.80
Value4.66

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Ernakulam: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly nine in ten Ernakulam listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 12% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Ernakulam listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 68%
  • 181-270 days 21%
  • 91-180 days 9%
  • 31-90 days 2%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Ernakulam listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days68.0%263
181-270 days20.7%80
91-180 days9.3%36
31-90 days1.8%7
1-30 days0.3%1

Days a year Ernakulam listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 3%
  • 181-270 days 10%
  • 91-180 days 22%
  • 31-90 days 28%
  • 1-30 days 38%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Ernakulam listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days2.6%10
181-270 days9.6%37
91-180 days22.0%85
31-90 days27.9%108
1-30 days38.0%147

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Ernakulam?

The average Ernakulam booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year, some 5,550 in all. More than four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Ernakulam

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Ernakulam Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About nine in ten listings in Ernakulam accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Ernakulam listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 82% 317 listings
  • 2 Nights 9% 34 listings
  • 3 Nights 4% 16 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 2% 6 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 3% 10 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 4 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Ernakulam?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Ernakulam, used by 49% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 14% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Ernakulam listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 49% 190 listings
  • Moderate 33% 127 listings
  • Limited 4% 15 listings
  • Firm 11% 42 listings
  • Strict 3% 12 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days <1% 1 listing

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Ernakulam?

45% of Ernakulam listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 2% of gross revenue.

Listings charging a fee
45.0%
Share of gross revenue
2.4%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Ernakulam

The top-grossing Airbnb in Ernakulam, a four-bedroom home, took in ₹4,290,000 over the past year, about 11 times the city's average of ₹399,000.

Luxury Pool Villa by Zenith Villas - Kakkanad Luxury Pool Villa by Zenith Villas - Kakkanad Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
₹4.3M
Occupancy
45.3%
Daily rate
₹25,386
Luxury Pool Villa by Zenith Villas - Edapally Luxury Pool Villa by Zenith Villas - Edapally Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Revenue
₹3.2M
Occupancy
46.4%
Daily rate
₹18,948
Riveria Portico · Riverside 6bhk home with pool Riveria Portico · Riverside 6bhk home with pool Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.75
Revenue
₹3M
Occupancy
43.5%
Daily rate
₹29,777
3 BHK Villa w/Pool + Backwater View + Lawn @ Kochi 3 BHK Villa w/Pool + Backwater View + Lawn @ Kochi Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Revenue
₹2.7M
Occupancy
43.6%
Daily rate
₹35,784
Stunning Art filled / Water View apt in Kochi Stunning Art filled / Water View apt in Kochi Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
₹2.6M
Occupancy
39.9%
Daily rate
₹16,335
4 bedroom luxury house at Kaloor , Kochi Ernakulam 4 bedroom luxury house at Kaloor , Kochi Ernakulam Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.65
Revenue
₹2.4M
Occupancy
72.7%
Daily rate
₹8,552

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Ernakulam?

The Zenith is the top-grossing host in Ernakulam, with ₹7.51 million in bookings across 2 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 7% of the market's 387 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Ernakulam by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
The Zenith 2₹7,505,389₹3,752,6954.90/5
Arun 6₹4,002,057₹667,0104.85/5
BEST- Serviced Apartments 6₹3,710,435₹618,4064.29/5
4 Binoy 2₹3,207,563₹1,603,7814.55/5
5 Jino 1₹2,976,035₹2,976,0354.75/5
6 Ankita Sheth 1₹2,690,589₹2,690,5894.80/5
7 Achuthan 5₹2,594,825₹518,9654.71/5
8 Annah 1₹2,568,465₹2,568,4655.00/5
9 Olickal Hospitality LLP 2₹2,447,816₹1,223,9084.86/5
10 Bay View Retreat 1₹2,209,284₹2,209,2844.65/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Ernakulam?

Only 1% of Ernakulam listings are classed as professionally managed, though 26% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 46% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 74% of listings.

Superhosts
46.3%
Professional management
1.3%
Cohosted listings
25.6%
Instant Book enabled
44.4%
Simplified Pricing
73.6%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Ernakulam

3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Ernakulam, and companies run 7% of its 387 active listings. Alchemy Homes is the largest, with 7 listings; the next largest are Metropolitan Serviced Villa and Aloha Holidays.

The three largest run 5% of Ernakulam's listings

Share of Ernakulam's 387 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Alchemy Homes 2% · 7
  • Metropolitan Serviced Villa 2% · 6
  • Aloha Holidays 1% · 5
  • All other listings 95%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026.

See the largest management companies in India, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Ernakulam vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Ernakulam out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 73 km; the best of them, Thrissur, averaged about 21% less per listing.

Airbnb markets near Ernakulam: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Kochi 5 km 590₹272,451₹4,36731%
Aluva 13 km 80₹175,674₹4,07825%
Nedumbassery 20 km 35₹202,495₹4,76822%
Mararikulam 44 km 41₹219,085₹4,70023%
Kottayam 48 km 87₹274,847₹4,71727%
Alappuzha 53 km 226₹307,198₹6,02324%
Thrissur 58 km 125₹314,387₹6,00824%
Guruvayoor 73 km 40₹269,040₹4,15526%

Other Airbnb Markets in Kerala

See all 44 Kerala Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to Ernakulam

Markets elsewhere in India with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Ernakulam:

FAQ

Ernakulam Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Ernakulam?

An active Ernakulam Airbnb grossed ₹398,879 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 387 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹71,000 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Ernakulam?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ernakulam listings earn between ₹13,500 and ₹71,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹134,000 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 Ernakulam?

Listings in Ernakulam were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Kerala average. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Ernakulam?

The average booked night in Ernakulam cost ₹4,936 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹2,240 and ₹5,265, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Ernakulam?

None of the active Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Ernakulam Airbnb grossed ₹398,879 in the 12 months to September 2026, 25% above the Kerala average of ₹317,982, counting listings open only part of the year. 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, has about ₹51,100 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Ernakulam?

December usually pays best, averaging ₹71,000 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Ernakulam?

Each night a Ernakulam listing was open to book earned ₹1,550 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 ₹3,710 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Ernakulam?

Ernakulam stays were booked 23 days (about three 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 Ernakulam?

The average Ernakulam Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Ernakulam rated?

Guests rate Ernakulam Airbnbs 4.71 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ernakulam?

Fort Kochi, Ernakulam City and Kochi Marina draw the most short-term rental interest in Ernakulam. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Ernakulam?

AirROI counted 387 active Airbnb listings in Ernakulam as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kochi, 5 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Ernakulam?

In Ernakulam, 45% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 2% of gross revenue.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 387 active Airbnb listings in Ernakulam 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 ₹92.2 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 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.