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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
110
Avg. booking lead time
18 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Mahabaleshwar Airbnb Market at a Glance

Mahabaleshwar earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged ₹11,814 a night and were booked on 23% of available nights, against ₹7,385 and 29% for the Maharashtra average.

December, usually the best month, brings in about 85% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.

With 110 active listings, Mahabaleshwar is the 13th-largest of 59 Maharashtra markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 8% while the number of active listings grew 62%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Mahabaleshwar?

Gross bookings per Mahabaleshwar listing averaged ₹550,996 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Maharashtra average: ₹470,521), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Mahabaleshwar listing brings in ₹122,000 in December, its best month, and ₹65,900 in September, its slowest. February runs within 3% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 5.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹205,000+ a month, about 4.3 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹109,000 or more, roughly ₹61,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ₹48,200 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹18,500 or less, about 38% 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 1.8 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, ₹82,400. 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.

Mahabaleshwar 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.

May 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025. Across the past two years, December is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Mahabaleshwar, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025₹73,00721.1%₹14,488₹2,43416 days2.1 nights
Oct 2025₹83,74826.6%₹15,015₹2,70219 days3.1 nights
Nov 2025₹51,94818.6%₹14,746₹1,73215 days1.7 nights
Dec 2025₹102,74131.0%₹15,442₹3,31417 days2.9 nights
Jan 2026₹68,63521.8%₹14,870₹2,21422 days1.8 nights
Feb 2026₹58,20521.0%₹14,683₹2,07925 days2.5 nights
Mar 2026₹67,53122.7%₹14,303₹2,17828 days2.1 nights
Apr 2026₹80,34924.0%₹15,325₹2,67819 days2.1 nights
May 2026₹112,90831.2%₹14,562₹3,64221 days2.9 nights
Jun 2026₹100,76329.1%₹13,560₹3,35915 days2.6 nights
Jul 2026₹111,64330.2%₹13,520₹3,60121 days3.1 nights
Aug 2026₹71,93623.5%₹12,177₹2,32121 days1.9 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole Mahabaleshwar market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Mahabaleshwar Airbnb took in ₹550,996 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 ₹1,246,500, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₹76,500 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.

Mahabaleshwar 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 Mahabaleshwar Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings₹534,696₹1,209,700
Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Mahabaleshwar bookings₹16,300₹36,800
Gross bookings₹550,996₹1,246,500
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Mahabaleshwar listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−₹70,400−₹159,200
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₹0 if you clean yourself−₹16,300−₹36,800
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−₹27,500−₹62,300
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−₹11,000−₹24,900
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−₹16,500−₹37,400
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−₹5,500−₹5,500
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−₹2,800−₹2,800
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−₹150,000−₹328,900
Left for housing costs, then profit₹400,996about ₹33,400 a month₹917,600about ₹76,500 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Mahabaleshwar Airbnb Profit

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

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Mahabaleshwar listings are booked on 35% or more of their nights, against 21% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹7,675 adds about ₹76,700 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹17,600 a night or more, against a median of ₹7,675. 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 ₹53,500 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about ₹122,000, against ₹65,900 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Mahabaleshwar listings average 4.51 stars, and 9% 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 ₹103,900 a month, against ₹45,900 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar listings were booked on 23% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Maharashtra average (29%) and 5 points below the India average (28%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 31% in December and falls to 18% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 52%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 35% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 21% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 10% or less, less than one night a week.

December is usually the busiest month in Mahabaleshwar, September the quietest

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

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Mahabaleshwar?

The average nightly rate in Mahabaleshwar, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹11,814 over the past year, about 60% above the Maharashtra average of ₹7,385 and about twice the India average of ₹5,690. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in December at about ₹16,300 and bottom out in August at about ₹13,300.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹26,600+ a night, about 3.5 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹17,600 or more, about ₹9,900 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about ₹7,675 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹3,925 or less, about half of the median.

December rates run 22% above August's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹14,400. The 12-month ADR of ₹11,814 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 Mahabaleshwar?

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 Mahabaleshwar it averaged ₹2,540 over the past year, from about ₹2,200 in a typical September to about ₹3,930 in a typical December.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹5,760+ per open night, about 2.9 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹3,520 or more, about ₹1,500 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ₹1,990 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹653 or less, about a third of the median.

December RevPAR is about 1.8 times September's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹2,710. The 12-month RevPAR of ₹2,540 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 Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar has two high seasons, May–July and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to November and slows again in February and March.

Average revenue by month in Mahabaleshwar

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, ₹82,400.

Revenue by month in Mahabaleshwar in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Mahabaleshwar, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryShoulder season₹77,400
FebruaryLow season₹67,900
MarchLow season₹75,200
AprilShoulder season₹80,900
MayHigh season₹103,000
JuneHigh season₹93,400
JulyHigh season₹89,500
AugustLow season₹68,200
SeptemberLow season₹65,900
OctoberLow season₹72,200
NovemberLow season₹72,900
DecemberHigh season₹122,000
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Mahabaleshwar by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonDecember₹122,00031%₹16,266
High seasonMay–July₹95,50025%₹14,261
Shoulder seasonJanuary, April₹79,20020%₹15,012
Low seasonFebruary–March, August–November₹70,40021%₹14,044

Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar?

Guests book Mahabaleshwar stays 18 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. March stays are booked furthest out, about 21 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical March booking is made in late February.

March stays are booked furthest ahead

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

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Mahabaleshwar

None of the 110 active listings in Mahabaleshwar 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 Mahabaleshwar.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar

AirROI's area guide picks eight Mahabaleshwar neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Mapro Garden, Arthur's Seat and Venna Lake. 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 Mahabaleshwar
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Mapro Garden A famous strawberry farm and garden known for its scenic beauty and local products. Attracts tourists for its delightful ambiance and the chance to enjoy fresh strawberries in a picturesque setting.Mapro Garden, Strawberry Farms, Chocolate Factory, Local Food Stalls, Nature Trails
Arthur's Seat A popular viewpoint offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers seeking to capture the breathtaking scenery of Mahabaleshwar.Arthur's Seat Viewpoint, Suvarnadurg Fort, Savarkheda, Koyna Dam, Nature Walks
Venna Lake A beautiful lake surrounded by greenery, perfect for boating and picnics. Attracts families and couples looking for a serene environment to relax and enjoy nature.Boating, Horse Riding, Picnic Spots, Scenic Views, Sailing
Pratapgad Fort A historic fort with significant cultural importance and spectacular views of the Western Ghats. Popular among history buffs and adventure seekers who want a glimpse into Maharashtra's rich heritage.Pratapgad Fort, Historical Significance, Treks, Local Guides, Panoramic Views
Lingmala Waterfall A stunning waterfall that attracts nature enthusiasts and trekkers. It offers a beautiful trekking experience through lush greenery and is a popular spot for photography.Lingmala Waterfall, Trekking Trails, Photography Spots, Natural Beauty, Flora and Fauna
Shoping Center The local market area known for handicrafts, fresh produce, and souvenirs. Attracts tourists looking to shop for local items and experience the local culture.Local Handicrafts, Food Stalls, Souvenirs, Cultural Experience, Shopping
Elephant's Head Point A scenic viewpoint that resembles an elephant's head and offers incredible sunset views. A must-visit for travelers seeking breathtaking natural vistas and photography.Elephant's Head Point Viewpoint, Sunset Views, Nature Trails, Hiking, Photography
Bhilar Waterfalls A serene waterfall surrounded by scenic hills, providing a quiet escape for nature lovers and peace seekers. It's a lesser-known gem ideal for those looking to avoid crowded tourist spots.Bhilar Waterfalls, Nature Walks, Relaxation, Hiking Trails, Scenic Views

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

Listings

Mahabaleshwar Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Mahabaleshwar is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 44% of listings, against 56% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 68%, about 2.6 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (26%).

Private rooms are a large share of supply

Mahabaleshwar Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 56%
  • Private room 44%
Room types in numbers
Mahabaleshwar Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home56.4%62
Private room43.6%48

Listings by property type

Mahabaleshwar Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 68%
  • Hotel/Boutique 26%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 3%
  • Unique stay <1%
  • Apartment/Condo <1%
  • Others <1%
Property types in numbers
Mahabaleshwar Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House68.2%75
Hotel/Boutique26.4%29
Cabin/Outdoor2.7%3
Unique stay0.9%1
Apartment/Condo0.9%1
Others0.9%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Mahabaleshwar Have?

Most Mahabaleshwar homes are built for groups: 80% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and five-plus-bedroom homes are the most common size (31%). Shares are of the 61 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Mahabaleshwar 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
Mahabaleshwar entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio1.6%1
1 bedroom1.6%1
2 bedrooms16.4%10
3 bedrooms29.5%18
4 bedrooms19.7%12
5+ bedrooms31.1%19

What Each Home Size Earns in Mahabaleshwar

A typical two-bedroom home in Mahabaleshwar earned ₹194,000 over the past year, against ₹705,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Mahabaleshwar
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
2 bedrooms10₹194,000₹423,000₹6,14326%
3 bedrooms18₹137,000₹367,000₹10,41614%
4 bedrooms12₹478,000₹944,000₹19,46521%
5+ bedrooms19₹705,000₹1,000,000₹22,61923%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Mahabaleshwar Sleep?

Mahabaleshwar is a group-trip market: 54% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.8 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (14%). Shares are of the 91 listings with a guest capacity on file (83% of the market).

Mahabaleshwar 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
Mahabaleshwar listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
2 guests9.9%9
3 guests9.9%9
4 guests7.7%7
5 guests1.1%1
6 guests14.3%13
7 guests3.3%3
8+ guests53.8%49

How Mahabaleshwar Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Mahabaleshwar hosts set up an average of 3.9 beds per listing. Only 22% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
19
Beds per listing
3.9
Show exact location
22%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Mahabaleshwar Offer?

Pools are common in Mahabaleshwar: 40% of listings have one, and 98% offer free parking on site.

Share of Mahabaleshwar listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Free parking on premises 98%
  • TV 97%
  • First aid kit 73%
  • Hot water 72%
  • Pets allowed 67%
  • Self check-in 65%
  • Air conditioning 65%
  • Extra pillows and blankets 62%
  • Outdoor dining area 61%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Mahabaleshwar

Listings in Mahabaleshwar with a pet-friendly policy earned about 4.9 times as much a year, on average, as those without: ₹745,000 against ₹153,000. The gap is smaller for outdoor furniture (about 3.0 times as much) and air conditioning (about 2.8 times as much). 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 Mahabaleshwar 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

  • Pets allowed +387% on 67% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +199% on 31% of listings
  • Air conditioning +182% on 65% of listings
  • Sound system +143% on 33% of listings
  • Hammock +113% on 15% of listings
  • Pool +109% on 40% of listings
  • Single level home +98% on 15% of listings
  • Self check-in +94% on 65% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +90% on 48% of listings
  • Arcade games +90% on 17% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Mahabaleshwar listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Pets allowed67%₹745,000₹153,000+387%
Outdoor furniture31%₹1,020,000₹341,000+199%
Air conditioning65%₹714,000₹254,000+182%
Sound system33%₹912,000₹375,000+143%
Hammock15%₹1,010,000₹473,000+113%
Pool40%₹801,000₹384,000+109%
Single level home15%₹948,000₹478,000+98%
Self check-in65%₹662,000₹341,000+94%
Dedicated workspace48%₹731,000₹384,000+90%
Arcade games17%₹907,000₹477,000+90%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar draws mostly domestic guests: 86% of those who left reviews live in India. Mumbai alone accounts for 25% of reviews. Of the 14% from abroad, most come from the United Kingdom and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 45%, followed by Hindi and Punjabi.

86% of Mahabaleshwar guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 86%
  • International 14%

Where Mahabaleshwar guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mumbai 25%
  • Pune 21%
  • New Delhi 3%
  • Bengaluru 3%
  • Kolkata 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Mahabaleshwar guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Mumbai25.0%
Pune20.8%
New Delhi3.1%
Bengaluru3.1%
Kolkata2.1%

Where Mahabaleshwar guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • India 86%
  • United Kingdom 5%
  • United States 2%
  • Belgium 1%
  • Germany 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Mahabaleshwar guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
India86.3%
United Kingdom4.8%
United States2.4%
Belgium0.8%
Germany0.8%

Languages spoken by Mahabaleshwar guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 45%
  • Hindi 38%
  • Punjabi 3%
  • Gujarati 3%
  • Bengali 2%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Mahabaleshwar guests
Language Share of guests
English44.7%
Hindi38.0%
Punjabi3.3%
Gujarati2.7%
Bengali2.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar Airbnbs average 4.51 stars, and 9% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.40, against 4.69 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Mahabaleshwar; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.49
  • Cleanliness 4.52
  • Communication 4.69
  • Location 4.52
  • Check-in 4.64
  • Value 4.40
Category scores in numbers
Mahabaleshwar guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.49
Cleanliness4.52
Communication4.69
Location4.52
Check-in4.64
Value4.40

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Mahabaleshwar: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly all Mahabaleshwar listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 52% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Mahabaleshwar listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 80%
  • 181-270 days 18%
  • 91-180 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Mahabaleshwar listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days80.0%88
181-270 days18.2%20
91-180 days1.8%2

Days a year Mahabaleshwar listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 181-270 days 2%
  • 91-180 days 19%
  • 31-90 days 27%
  • 1-30 days 52%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Mahabaleshwar listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
181-270 days1.8%2
91-180 days19.1%21
31-90 days27.3%30
1-30 days51.8%57

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

The average Mahabaleshwar booking lasts 2.7 nights, longest in August and shortest in November. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year, some 1,660 in all. More than four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 1 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Mahabaleshwar

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Mahabaleshwar Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly all listings in Mahabaleshwar accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Mahabaleshwar listings

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

  • 1 Night 96% 106 listings
  • 2 Nights 3% 3 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 1 listing

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Mahabaleshwar?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Mahabaleshwar, used by 46% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 27% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Mahabaleshwar listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 46% 51 listings
  • Moderate 18% 20 listings
  • Limited 8% 9 listings
  • Firm 23% 25 listings
  • Strict 5% 5 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Mahabaleshwar?

More than a third of Mahabaleshwar listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 3% of gross revenue.

Listings charging a fee
34.5%
Share of gross revenue
3.0%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Mahabaleshwar

The top-grossing Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar, an eight-bedroom home, took in ₹3,620,000 over the past year, about 6.6 times the city's average of ₹551,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have four bedrooms.

entire private 8 bedroom villa entire private 8 bedroom villa Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Revenue
₹3.6M
Occupancy
47.7%
Daily rate
₹26,871
5BHK Villa with Private Pool & Full Time Chef 5BHK Villa with Private Pool & Full Time Chef Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Revenue
₹3.1M
Occupancy
45.2%
Daily rate
₹17,690
Monte Bella – Vintage Style Parsi Villa Monte Bella – Vintage Style Parsi Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
₹2.7M
Occupancy
36.7%
Daily rate
₹22,082
4BHK Arlington Luxe ValleyView by The Rentalgram 4BHK Arlington Luxe ValleyView by The Rentalgram Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.72
Revenue
₹2.5M
Occupancy
20.5%
Daily rate
₹43,598
Windgates Mahabaleshwar Windgates Mahabaleshwar Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.43
Revenue
₹2.2M
Occupancy
29.0%
Daily rate
₹20,063
Hill View Bungalow , [Private Swimming Pool] Hill View Bungalow , [Private Swimming Pool] Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.45
Revenue
₹1.9M
Occupancy
38.4%
Daily rate
₹12,847

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Mahabaleshwar?

Rohan is the top-grossing host in Mahabaleshwar, with ₹15.5 million in bookings across 17 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 31% of the market's 110 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Mahabaleshwar by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Rohan 17₹15,504,895₹912,0534.22/5
Asis 1₹3,056,683₹3,056,6834.69/5
Ayesha 1₹2,740,728₹2,740,7284.82/5
4 Harshal 1₹2,525,054₹2,525,0544.72/5
5 Anisha 3₹2,493,809₹831,2704.72/5
6 Aniket 1₹2,173,154₹2,173,1544.43/5
7 Danesh 3₹2,138,222₹712,7414.73/5
8 Kaustubh 5₹2,075,547₹415,1094.80/5
9 Nikhil 1₹1,928,169₹1,928,1694.45/5
10 Jyoti 1₹1,885,126₹1,885,1264.74/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Mahabaleshwar?

Only 2% of Mahabaleshwar listings are classed as professionally managed. Only a quarter of listings are run by Superhosts. 64% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 78% of listings.

Superhosts
25.5%
Professional management
1.8%
Cohosted listings
22.7%
Instant Book enabled
63.6%
Simplified Pricing
78.2%

Nearby markets

Mahabaleshwar vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 98 km, Waksai (98 km away, 44 listings) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Mahabaleshwar. Pimpri-Chinchwad was the busiest, booked on 30% of nights against 23% in Mahabaleshwar.

Airbnb markets near Mahabaleshwar: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Medha 7 km 33₹897,723₹17,72720%
Panchgani 10 km 229₹592,921₹12,49521%
Dapoli 60 km 42₹255,860₹6,85118%
Pune 72 km 917₹255,307₹3,83229%
Pimpri-Chinchwad 77 km 182₹163,139₹2,69330%
Gahunje 84 km 78₹297,797₹4,19926%
Malavli 96 km 71₹782,697₹14,63119%
Waksai 98 km 44₹1,075,056₹14,80526%

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FAQ

Mahabaleshwar Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Mahabaleshwar?

An active Mahabaleshwar Airbnb grossed ₹550,996 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 110 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹109,000 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Mahabaleshwar listings earn between ₹18,500 and ₹109,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹205,000 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 Mahabaleshwar?

Listings in Mahabaleshwar were booked on 23% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Maharashtra average. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Mahabaleshwar?

The average booked night in Mahabaleshwar cost ₹11,814 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹3,925 and ₹17,600, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar?

None of the active Mahabaleshwar 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 Mahabaleshwar?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Mahabaleshwar Airbnb grossed ₹550,996 in the 12 months to September 2026, 17% above the Maharashtra average of ₹470,521, 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 ₹76,500 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 estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Mahabaleshwar?

December usually pays best, averaging ₹122,000 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 Mahabaleshwar?

Each night a Mahabaleshwar listing was open to book earned ₹2,540 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 ₹5,760 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar stays were booked 18 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Mahabaleshwar?

The average Mahabaleshwar Airbnb stay lasted 2.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Mahabaleshwar rated?

Guests rate Mahabaleshwar Airbnbs 4.51 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mahabaleshwar?

Mapro Garden, Arthur's Seat and Venna Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Mahabaleshwar. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Mahabaleshwar?

AirROI counted 110 active Airbnb listings in Mahabaleshwar as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Medha, 7 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Mahabaleshwar?

In Mahabaleshwar, 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 3% of gross revenue.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 110 active Airbnb listings in Mahabaleshwar 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.

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