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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Tamil Nadu, India (2026)
Tiruporur is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Tamil Nadu in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 24 markets. Its listings averaged $8,240 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 24% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. Chennai and Vilpatti come next.
- Markets tracked
- 37
- Active Airbnb listings
- 3,980
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $4,160
- Occupancy rate
- 27%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $67
- Avg. revenue, top 10 markets
- $5,520
The short answer
Tamil Nadu Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Tamil Nadu, the 3,980 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $4,160 over the same period. They were booked on 27% of nights at about $67 a night; the ranking covers the 24 markets with at least 30 active listings. It was a softer year: revenue per listing fell in 8 of the 10 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 8% in the typical one.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu are
Each dot is one of the 37 markets AirROI tracks in Tamil Nadu, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Tamil Nadu
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tiruporur High earnings · Year-round demand | $8,240 | 24% | |
 Chennai Large market · Year-round demand | $4,060 | 32% | |
 Vilpatti High earnings | $7,310 | 26% | |
| 4 |  Ooty Large market · High earnings | $5,010 | 25% |
| 5 |  Udhagamandalam Large market · High earnings | $5,640 | 22% |
| 6 |  Madurai High occupancy · Year-round demand | $3,770 | 35% |
| 7 |  Hosur High earnings | $6,220 | 26% |
| 8 |  Kottakuppam Growing revenue · High earnings | $4,640 | 24% |
| 9 |  Mahabalipuram High earnings | $5,720 | 24% |
| 10 |  Yercaud Year-round demand · Large market | $4,630 | 19% |
1. Tiruporur
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Tiruporur - Avg. revenue
- $8,240 −9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $135
- Active listings
- 113
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 1st of 24
- Occupancy 15th of 24
- Market size 7th of 24
- Year-round 3rd of 24
- Growth 6th of 10
- How it earns
- Tiruporur earns on price: guests pay about $135 a night, about twice the Tamil Nadu average. That adds up to $8,240 per listing over the year, the highest of the 24 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $490 a month; the top quarter clear $1,140 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year even with rates 7% higher, as bookings softened.
- When it earns
- Demand in Tiruporur holds up through the year: February, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of December's revenue.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 60% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 28% in the typical market in Tamil Nadu, and houses make up 66% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.63 stars) trail the typical market in Tamil Nadu (4.70), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,480 $947- Median listing
- $490/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,140+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 21 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 34%
2. Chennai
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Chennai - Avg. revenue
- $4,060
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $53
- Active listings
- 1,390
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 14th of 24
- Occupancy 3rd of 24
- Market size 1st of 24
- Year-round 2nd of 24
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Chennai earns on volume. Rates run below the Tamil Nadu average at about $53 a night, but listings book 32% of nights. Revenue per listing, $4,060, is close to the Tamil Nadu average. Its place at #2 rests on market size (1st of 24) and year-round demand (2nd of 24) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $324, and the best quarter clear $711.
- When it earns
- Chennai earns steadily through the year, from about $478 per listing in April to $703 in December. Trips run long, about 5 nights on average against 3 nights for the typical market in Tamil Nadu, booked about 16 days ahead.
- Who books
- 45% of guests travel from abroad, most often from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (42% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 57% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$703 $478- Median listing
- $324/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $711+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 16 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 45%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Areas in the full report: T Nagar · Mahabalipuram · Adyar
Full Chennai Airbnb report3. Vilpatti
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Vilpatti - Avg. revenue
- $7,310
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $94
- Active listings
- 42
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 2nd of 24
- Occupancy 8th of 24
- Market size 21st of 24
- Year-round 11th of 24
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Vilpatti listings charge about $94 a night, 39% above the Tamil Nadu average, and are booked on 26% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $7,310, the second-highest of the 24 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $662 and a top-quarter listing $1,290 or more. With 42 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Vilpatti's season runs from May to August, peaking in May at about $1,310 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $581. Stays are shorter than in most of Tamil Nadu, about 2.4 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 19 days ahead.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 53% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 28% in the typical market in Tamil Nadu, and houses make up 55% of supply.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (92%); the most common home cities are Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,310 $581- Median listing
- $662/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,290+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 19 days
- Average stay
- 2.4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 8%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
4. Ooty
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ooty - Avg. revenue
- $5,010
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $91
- Active listings
- 165
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 7th of 24
- Occupancy 11th of 24
- Market size 6th of 24
- Year-round 18th of 24
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Ooty listings charge about $91 a night, 35% above the Tamil Nadu average, and are booked on 25% of nights. That adds up to $5,010 per listing over the year, the seventh-highest of the 24 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $435 a month; the top quarter clear $951 or more.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Ooty concentrates from April to July: May earns about $1,280 per listing, about 2.8 times as much as February.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.39 stars) trail the typical market in Tamil Nadu (4.70), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- Big homes are common: 49% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 28% in the typical market in Tamil Nadu, and houses make up 41% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,280 $464- Median listing
- $435/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $951+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 15 days
- Average stay
- 2.7 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 16%
5. Udhagamandalam
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Udhagamandalam - Avg. revenue
- $5,640 −5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 22%
- Nightly rate
- $94
- Active listings
- 194
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 5th of 24
- Occupancy 21st of 24
- Market size 3rd of 24
- Year-round 18th of 24
- Growth 4th of 10
- How it earns
- Udhagamandalam is Tamil Nadu's third-largest Airbnb market, with 194 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $5,640 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 24 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $400 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,090 and the top 10% $2,070, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Tamil Nadu. Revenue per listing slipped 5% over the year, in a softer year across Tamil Nadu.
- When it earns
- In Udhagamandalam, the months from April to August earn above the yearly average, led by May at about $1,460 per listing; September is the low point at about $525.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.46 stars) trail the typical market in Tamil Nadu (4.70), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 70% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 28% in the typical market in Tamil Nadu, and houses make up 46% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want a large home for groups and families and can ride out a slow September.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,460 $525- Median listing
- $400/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,090+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
- Average stay
- 2.8 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 16%
6. Madurai
Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Madurai - Avg. revenue
- $3,770
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- $41
- Active listings
- 90
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 17th of 24
- Occupancy 2nd of 24
- Market size 9th of 24
- Year-round 5th of 24
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Rates in Madurai sit below the Tamil Nadu average, at about $41 a night, but listings are booked on 35% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $3,770, 9% below the Tamil Nadu average. Its place at #6 rests on occupancy (2nd of 24) and year-round demand (5th of 24) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $326, and the best quarter clear $674.
- When it earns
- Madurai's season runs from June to August, peaking in July at about $576 per listing; April, the quietest month, brings in about $338.
- Who books
- Nearly four in ten guests (39%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (44% of entire homes), and houses make up 52% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$576 $338- Median listing
- $326/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $674+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 21 days
- Average stay
- 2.9 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 39%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
7. Hosur
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Hosur - Avg. revenue
- $6,220
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $105
- Active listings
- 51
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 3rd of 24
- Occupancy 9th of 24
- Market size 15th of 24
- Year-round 20th of 24
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Nightly rates set Hosur apart: about $105, 59% above the Tamil Nadu average. That adds up to $6,220 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 24 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $586 and a top-quarter listing $1,100 or more. Its 51 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Hosur concentrates from April to July: May earns about $1,240 per listing, about 2.9 times as much as September.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (95%); the most common home cities are Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (66% of entire homes), and houses make up 55% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and are prepared for thin bookings around September.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,240 $433- Median listing
- $586/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,100+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 13 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 5%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
8. Kottakuppam
Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Kottakuppam - Avg. revenue
- $4,640 +37% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $66
- Active listings
- 75
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 9th of 24
- Occupancy 17th of 24
- Market size 12th of 24
- Year-round 9th of 24
- Growth 2nd of 10
- How it earns
- Kottakuppam listings charge about $66 a night, close to the Tamil Nadu average, and are booked on 24% of nights. Listings averaged $4,640 in revenue over the year, the ninth-highest of the 24 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $337 a month; the top quarter clear $685 or more. Revenue per listing rose 37% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Tamil Nadu, helped by nightly rates 26% higher. With 75 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Kottakuppam has two seasons, December–February and June–July. July is the strongest month at about $876 per listing, and September the quietest at about $434. Guests book early, about 28 days ahead against roughly 18 for the typical market in Tamil Nadu, and stay about 4 nights.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (52% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
Revenue per listing by month
$876 $434- Median listing
- $337/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $685+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 28 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 47%
9. Mahabalipuram
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Mahabalipuram - Avg. revenue
- $5,720
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $110
- Active listings
- 50
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 4th of 24
- Occupancy 14th of 24
- Market size 17th of 24
- Year-round 13th of 24
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Mahabalipuram earns on price: guests pay about $110 a night, 63% above the Tamil Nadu average. Average revenue per listing came to $5,720, the fourth-highest of the 24 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $334 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,130 and the top 10% $2,260, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Tamil Nadu. Its 50 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Mahabalipuram peaks twice, over July–August and again over December–January; December leads at about $1,250 per listing, while September brings in about $536.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (36% of entire homes), and houses make up 72% of supply.
- Who books
- More than a third of guests (36%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,250 $536- Median listing
- $334/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,130+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 36%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
10. Yercaud
Known for: Year-round demand · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Yercaud - Avg. revenue
- $4,630 −5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 19%
- Nightly rate
- $105
- Active listings
- 99
Where it places among the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu
- Revenue 10th of 24
- Occupancy 22nd of 24
- Market size 8th of 24
- Year-round 6th of 24
- Growth 3rd of 10
- How it earns
- Nightly rates set Yercaud apart: about $105, 56% above the Tamil Nadu average. That adds up to $4,630 per listing over the year, the tenth-highest of the 24 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $396, and the best quarter clear $774. Nightly rates rose 6%, but fewer booked nights left revenue per listing 5% lower on the year.
- When it earns
- Yercaud has two seasons, April–May and July–August. May is the strongest month at about $902 per listing, and February the quietest at about $492. Visits are quick, about 2 nights on average against 3 nights for the typical market in Tamil Nadu, booked about 20 days ahead.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (90%); the most common home cities are Bengaluru, Chennai and Puducherry.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (49% of entire homes), and houses make up 67% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$902 $492- Median listing
- $396/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $774+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
- Average stay
- 2 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 10%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 24 Ranked Markets in Tamil Nadu Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Tiruporur High earnings, year-round demand | $8,237 | 24% | $135 | 64% | −9% | 113 | |
| Chennai Large market, year-round demand | $4,061 | 32% | $53 | 68% | – | 1,392 | |
| Vilpatti High earnings | $7,313 | 26% | $94 | 44% | – | 42 | |
| 4 | Ooty Large market, high earnings | $5,011 | 25% | $91 | 36% | – | 165 |
| 5 | Udhagamandalam Large market, high earnings | $5,636 | 22% | $94 | 36% | −5% | 194 |
| 6 | Madurai High occupancy, year-round demand | $3,772 | 35% | $41 | 59% | – | 90 |
| 7 | Hosur High earnings | $6,222 | 26% | $107 | 35% | – | 51 |
| 8 | Kottakuppam Growing revenue, high earnings | $4,635 | 24% | $66 | 50% | +37% | 75 |
| 9 | Mahabalipuram High earnings | $5,720 | 24% | $110 | 43% | – | 50 |
| 10 | Yercaud Year-round demand, large market | $4,628 | 19% | $105 | 55% | −5% | 99 |
| 11 | Coonoor High earnings | $5,499 | 24% | $113 | 35% | −7% | 73 |
| 12 | Kodaikanal Large market | $4,593 | 23% | $92 | 47% | −26% | 414 |
| 13 | Vellore High occupancy, year-round demand | $2,302 | 38% | $24 | 72% | – | 61 |
| 14 | Auroville Growing revenue, high occupancy | $2,765 | 27% | $48 | 52% | +39% | 51 |
| 15 | Kotagiri High earnings | $4,731 | 19% | $114 | 39% | −13% | 87 |
| 16 | Coimbatore Year-round demand, large market | $2,033 | 25% | $38 | 60% | −17% | 168 |
| 17 | Periya Mudaliar Chavadi | $4,166 | 26% | $66 | 44% | −17% | 44 |
| 18 | Edayanchavadi | $4,097 | 24% | $65 | 43% | – | 48 |
| 19 | Tiruvannamalai Large market, high occupancy | $1,585 | 29% | $30 | 35% | – | 194 |
| 20 | Tiruchirappalli Year-round demand | $2,523 | 23% | $45 | 52% | – | 81 |
| 21 | Kuilapalayam High occupancy | $3,204 | 29% | $52 | 23% | – | 33 |
| 22 | Bommayapalayam | $4,042 | 23% | $82 | 38% | – | 42 |
| 23 | Kanniyākumāri High occupancy | $3,133 | 31% | $43 | 17% | – | 30 |
| 24 | Yelagiri | $3,832 | 18% | $79 | 40% | – | 48 |
By measure
Tamil Nadu Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruporur #1 overall | $8,240 | |
| Udhagamandalam #5 overall | $5,640 | |
| Coonoor #11 overall | $5,500 | |
| 4 | Ooty #4 overall | $5,010 |
| 5 | Kotagiri #15 overall | $4,730 |
| 6 | Kottakuppam #8 overall | $4,640 |
| 7 | Yercaud #10 overall | $4,630 |
| 8 | Kodaikanal #12 overall | $4,590 |
| 9 | Chennai #2 overall | $4,060 |
| 10 | Madurai #6 overall | $3,770 |
| 11 | Tiruchirappalli #20 overall | $2,520 |
| 12 | Vellore #13 overall | $2,300 |
| 13 | Coimbatore #16 overall | $2,030 |
| 14 | Tiruvannamalai #19 overall | $1,590 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruporur #1 overall | $135 | |
| Kotagiri #15 overall | $115 | |
| Coonoor #11 overall | $115 | |
| 4 | Yercaud #10 overall | $105 |
| 5 | Udhagamandalam #5 overall | $94 |
| 6 | Kodaikanal #12 overall | $92 |
| 7 | Ooty #4 overall | $91 |
| 8 | Kottakuppam #8 overall | $66 |
| 9 | Chennai #2 overall | $53 |
| 10 | Tiruchirappalli #20 overall | $45 |
| 11 | Madurai #6 overall | $41 |
| 12 | Coimbatore #16 overall | $38 |
| 13 | Tiruvannamalai #19 overall | $30 |
| 14 | Vellore #13 overall | $24 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Vellore #13 overall | 38% | |
| Madurai #6 overall | 35% | |
| Chennai #2 overall | 32% | |
| 4 | Tiruvannamalai #19 overall | 29% |
| 5 | Ooty #4 overall | 25% |
| 6 | Coimbatore #16 overall | 25% |
| 7 | Coonoor #11 overall | 24% |
| 8 | Tiruporur #1 overall | 24% |
| 9 | Kottakuppam #8 overall | 24% |
| 10 | Tiruchirappalli #20 overall | 23% |
| 11 | Kodaikanal #12 overall | 23% |
| 12 | Udhagamandalam #5 overall | 22% |
| 13 | Yercaud #10 overall | 19% |
| 14 | Kotagiri #15 overall | 19% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Vellore #13 overall | 72% | |
| Chennai #2 overall | 68% | |
| Tiruporur #1 overall | 64% | |
| 4 | Coimbatore #16 overall | 60% |
| 5 | Madurai #6 overall | 59% |
| 6 | Yercaud #10 overall | 55% |
| 7 | Tiruchirappalli #20 overall | 52% |
| 8 | Kottakuppam #8 overall | 50% |
| 9 | Kodaikanal #12 overall | 47% |
| 10 | Kotagiri #15 overall | 39% |
| 11 | Udhagamandalam #5 overall | 36% |
| 12 | Ooty #4 overall | 36% |
| 13 | Tiruvannamalai #19 overall | 35% |
| 14 | Coonoor #11 overall | 35% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai #2 overall | 1,390 | |
| Kodaikanal #12 overall | 414 | |
| Udhagamandalam #5 overall | 194 | |
| 4 | Tiruvannamalai #19 overall | 194 |
| 5 | Coimbatore #16 overall | 168 |
| 6 | Ooty #4 overall | 165 |
| 7 | Tiruporur #1 overall | 113 |
| 8 | Yercaud #10 overall | 99 |
| 9 | Madurai #6 overall | 90 |
| 10 | Kotagiri #15 overall | 87 |
| 11 | Tiruchirappalli #20 overall | 81 |
| 12 | Kottakuppam #8 overall | 75 |
| 13 | Coonoor #11 overall | 73 |
| 14 | Vellore #13 overall | 61 |
| 15 | Hosur #7 overall | 51 |
| 16 | Auroville #14 overall | 51 |
| 17 | Mahabalipuram #9 overall | 50 |
| 18 | Edayanchavadi #18 overall | 48 |
| 19 | Yelagiri #24 overall | 48 |
| 20 | Periya Mudaliar Chavadi #17 overall | 44 |
| 21 | Vilpatti #3 overall | 42 |
| 22 | Bommayapalayam #22 overall | 42 |
| 23 | Kuilapalayam #21 overall | 33 |
| 24 | Kanniyākumāri #23 overall | 30 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Tamil Nadu Earn the Most
December is the best month for about half of ranked markets in Tamil Nadu. February is the most common slowest month, in 8 markets.
December earns about 1.6 times what September does
Average revenue per listing across the 24 ranked markets in Tamil Nadu, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $562 | – | – |
| February | $503 | – | – |
| March | $532 | – | – |
| April | $558 | – | – |
| May | $694 | 8 markets | Vilpatti, Ooty, Udhagamandalam |
| June | $643 | – | – |
| July | $691 | 3 markets | Madurai, Kottakuppam, Vellore |
| August | $616 | 1 market | Kanniyākumāri |
| September | $497 | – | – |
| October | $523 | – | – |
| November | $534 | – | – |
| December | $774 | 12 markets | Tiruporur, Chennai, Mahabalipuram |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 24 markets in Tamil Nadu with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 5 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and one town listed a second time under another spelling. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Tamil Nadu
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Tamil Nadu?
Tiruporur ranks first of the 24 markets in Tamil Nadu in AirROI's ranking, with US$8,240 in average revenue per listing and 24% occupancy. Chennai and Vilpatti follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Tamil Nadu?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Tiruporur leads at US$8,240 a year, ahead of Udhagamandalam at US$5,640. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Tamil Nadu?
The average active listing in Tamil Nadu earned US$4,160 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 27% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$3,130 and US$5,010 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Tamil Nadu?
The average listing in Tamil Nadu was booked on 27% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 23% and 27%, so a market above about 27% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Tamil Nadu?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Vellore has the highest occupancy, with 38% of available nights booked, followed by Madurai at 35%. Its listings average about US$24 a night and US$2,300 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Tamil Nadu?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Tiruporur has the highest average nightly rate, about US$135, followed by Kotagiri at US$115. Vellore is the least expensive, at about US$24. The average booked night in Tamil Nadu costs about US$67.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Tamil Nadu?
December is the highest-earning month for 12 of the 24 ranked markets, followed by May (8). February is the most common slowest month, in 8 of the 24 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Vellore has the steadiest income: its slowest month, April, still earns about three-quarters of its best. Chennai follows, at 68%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Tamil Nadu?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Kottakuppam, up 37% on the year before. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Tamil Nadu in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 2 of the 10 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it fell 8%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Tamil Nadu?
Among ranked markets with fewer than 75 active listings, Vilpatti (#3 overall, US$7,310 per listing), Hosur (#7, US$6,220) and Mahabalipuram (#9, US$5,720) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Tamil Nadu?
AirROI tracked 3,980 active Airbnb listings in Tamil Nadu over the 12 months to September 2026, across 37 markets. The largest ranked market is Chennai, with 1,390 listings, followed by Kodaikanal with 414.
Directory
All 37 Airbnb Markets in Tamil Nadu
Every Tamil Nadu city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Auroville 51 listings
- Ayanambakkam 21 listings
B
- Bommayapalayam 42 listings
C
- Chennai 1,392 listings
- Chinna Mudaliar Chavadi 22 listings
- Coimbatore 168 listings
- Coonoor 73 listings
E
- Edayanchavadi 48 listings
H
- Hosur 51 listings
K
- Kanniyākumāri 30 listings
- Kodaikanal 414 listings
- Kodaikkanal 62 listings
- Kolapakkam 19 listings
- Kotagiri 87 listings
- Kottakuppam 75 listings
- Kuilapalayam 33 listings
- Kumbakonam 27 listings
L
- Lovedale 18 listings
M
- Madurai 90 listings
- Mahabalipuram 50 listings
- Morattandi 22 listings
- Mugalivakkam 17 listings
O
- Ooty 165 listings
P
- Periya Mudaliar Chavadi 44 listings
T
- Tambaram 27 listings
- Thandiriyan Kuppam 24 listings
- Thanjavur 25 listings
- The Nilgiris district 26 listings
- Tiruchirappalli 81 listings
- Tiruporur 113 listings
- Tiruvannamalai 194 listings
U
- Udhagamandalam 194 listings
V
- Vattakanal 29 listings
- Vellore 61 listings
- Vilpatti 42 listings