Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
Ayanambakkam, India Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Ayanambakkam brought in ₹497,908 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Ayanambakkam run through May 2026.
The short answer
Ayanambakkam Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged ₹4,283 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.2 times as much as in September, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Ayanambakkam is the 34th-largest of 37 Tamil Nadu markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Ayanambakkam?
Gross bookings per Ayanambakkam listing averaged ₹497,908 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Tamil Nadu average: ₹383,237), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Ayanambakkam listing brought in ₹77,700 in July, its best month, and ₹35,900 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Ayanambakkam's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹118,000+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹80,600 or more, roughly ₹37,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹43,700 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹19,100 or less, about 44% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earned about 2.2 times what September did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹53,400. Dashed: May left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Ayanambakkam Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
July led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June and bookings in February, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | ₹63,078 | 47.9% | ₹4,428 | ₹2,103 | 8 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2025 | ₹77,710 | 46.8% | ₹4,357 | ₹2,507 | 10 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2025 | ₹55,505 | 42.4% | ₹4,285 | ₹1,790 | 21 days | 3.5 nights |
| Sep 2025 | ₹35,915 | 31.3% | ₹4,222 | ₹1,197 | 15 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₹46,117 | 38.9% | ₹4,217 | ₹1,488 | 11 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₹42,311 | 35.8% | ₹4,084 | ₹1,410 | 10 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₹58,146 | 46.2% | ₹4,216 | ₹1,876 | 16 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₹52,288 | 38.3% | ₹4,295 | ₹1,687 | 13 days | 3.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₹50,760 | 48.1% | ₹4,205 | ₹1,813 | 16 days | 5.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₹52,092 | 35.5% | ₹4,303 | ₹1,680 | 8 days | 6.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₹53,642 | 41.6% | ₹4,366 | ₹1,788 | 14 days | 7.3 nights |
| May 2026* | ₹55,268 | 37.2% | ₹4,415 | ₹1,783 | 11 days | 2.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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. *May 2026 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Ayanambakkam address, run it through the short-term rental calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Ayanambakkam Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ayanambakkam Airbnb took in ₹497,908 in the 12 months to May 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 ₹918,400, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₹56,600 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.
Ayanambakkam Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₹493,508 | ₹910,200 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Ayanambakkam bookings | ₹4,400 | ₹8,200 |
| Gross bookings | ₹497,908 | ₹918,400 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Ayanambakkam listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₹71,200 | −₹131,400 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₹0 if you clean yourself | −₹4,400 | −₹8,200 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₹24,900 | −₹45,900 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₹10,000 | −₹18,400 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₹14,900 | −₹27,600 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₹5,000 | −₹5,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₹2,500 | −₹2,500 |
| Management₹0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₹132,900 | −₹239,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₹365,008about ₹30,400 a month | ₹679,400about ₹56,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Ayanambakkam Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Ayanambakkam'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 Ayanambakkam 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 Ayanambakkam's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Ayanambakkam listings are booked on 61% or more of their nights, against 36% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹3,880 adds about ₹38,800 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹4,465 a night or more, against a median of ₹3,880. 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 ₹49,400 a year.
- Open for the busy months. July brought the average listing about ₹77,700, against ₹35,900 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Ayanambakkam listings average 4.80 stars, and 33% 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 ₹76,500 a month, against ₹41,500 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Ayanambakkam?
Ayanambakkam listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points above the Tamil Nadu average (27%) and 9 points above the India average (28%). Occupancy climbs to 48% in February and falls to 31% in September.
Across Ayanambakkam's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 82%+ of open nights, 46 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 61% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 36% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 20% or less, under two nights a week.
February was the busiest month in Ayanambakkam, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 37% 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 Ayanambakkam?
The average nightly rate in Ayanambakkam, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹4,283 over the past year, about 31% below the Tamil Nadu average of ₹6,215 and about 25% below the India average of ₹5,690. Rates barely change through the year, staying between about ₹4,085 and ₹4,430.
Across Ayanambakkam's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹5,850+ a night, about 1.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹4,465 or more.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₹3,880 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹3,075 or less, about 79% of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Ayanambakkam
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹4,270. Dashed: May data incomplete.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Ayanambakkam?
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 Ayanambakkam it averaged ₹1,580 over the past year, from about ₹1,200 in September to about ₹2,510 in July.
Across Ayanambakkam's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹3,290+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹1,980 or more, about ₹590 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹1,390 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹961 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR was about twice September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹1,760. Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month RevPAR of ₹1,580 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 Ayanambakkam
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Ayanambakkam is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in July and bottomed out in September.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Ayanambakkam?
Guests book Ayanambakkam stays 12 days ahead on average, so many trips are booked close to arrival. August stays are booked furthest out, about 21 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 8 days. A typical August booking is made in late July.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 12 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 Ayanambakkam
None of the 21 active listings in Ayanambakkam 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 Ayanambakkam.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ayanambakkam
AirROI's area guide picks eight Ayanambakkam neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Ayanambakkam Central, Nookampalayam and Anna Nagar Extension. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Ayanambakkam Central | A bustling area with easy access to major roads and public transport, making it convenient for guests. It’s close to shopping, restaurants, and essential services. | Ayanambakkam Lake, JSR Anaamalai Theatre, Local Markets, Nearby Temples |
| Nookampalayam | A serene residential area that offers a peaceful stay while still being close to the city's amenities. Attracts families and professionals seeking a quiet environment. | Residential Parks, Local Cafes, Community Centers |
| Anna Nagar Extension | A rapidly developing locality known for its modern infrastructure and facilities. Ideal for guests interested in urban living with access to various amenities. | Anna Nagar Tower Park, Shopping complexes, Local Dining Options |
| Kolapakkam | A locality that boasts proximity to IT parks and commercial hubs, appealing to business travelers and tech professionals. | InfoTech Parks, Corporate Offices, Nearby Restaurants |
| Porur | A well-connected area known for its medical facilities and shopping centers, making it popular among visitors seeking healthcare services and conveniences. | Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Landmark Mall, Porur Lake |
| Valasaravakkam | A vibrant neighborhood with a mix of residential and commercial establishments. Suitable for guests wanting access to a variety of services and entertainment. | Local Markets, Restaurants, Cinemas |
| Thirumudivakkam | A developing area with good infrastructure and connectivity to major highways, attracting both business and leisure travelers. | Accessibility to Chennai Trade Centre, Nearby parks, Local eateries |
| Mount Road | A bustling thoroughfare known for its shopping and entertainment options. Great for guests wanting an active urban experience with easy transport links. | T Nagar Shopping District, Cultural Venues, Dining |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Ayanambakkam vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 100 km, Tiruporur (32 km away) earned the most per listing, about 52% more than Ayanambakkam. None of them fills more nights than Ayanambakkam (37%); the busiest, Chennai, reached 32%.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai 10 km | 1,392 | ₹374,297 | ₹4,886 | 32% |
| Tiruporur 32 km | 113 | ₹759,194 | ₹12,420 | 24% |
| Mahabalipuram 51 km | 50 | ₹527,205 | ₹10,156 | 24% |
| Tirupati 100 km | 183 | ₹144,705 | ₹3,294 | 21% |
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Markets Similar to Ayanambakkam
Markets elsewhere in India with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Ayanambakkam:
- Dabolim Airbnb data India · ₹4,776/night · 34.9%
- Thane Airbnb data India · ₹4,385/night · 32.4%
- Vadodara Airbnb data India · ₹4,132/night · 32.4%
- Bangalore Urban Airbnb data India · ₹3,751/night · 33.0%
- Chandigarh Airbnb data India · ₹4,775/night · 31.5%
FAQ
Ayanambakkam Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Ayanambakkam?
An active Ayanambakkam Airbnb grossed ₹497,908 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹80,600 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Ayanambakkam?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ayanambakkam listings earn between ₹19,100 and ₹80,600 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹118,000 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 Ayanambakkam?
Listings in Ayanambakkam were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Tamil Nadu average. February was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Ayanambakkam?
The average booked night in Ayanambakkam cost ₹4,283 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹3,075 and ₹4,465, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Ayanambakkam?
None of the active Ayanambakkam 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 Ayanambakkam?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ayanambakkam Airbnb grossed ₹497,908 in the 12 months to May 2026, 30% above the Tamil Nadu average of ₹383,237, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure, 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 ₹56,600 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 Ayanambakkam?
July paid best over the past year, at ₹77,700 per active listing, and September paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Ayanambakkam?
Each night a Ayanambakkam listing was open to book earned ₹1,580 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 ₹3,290 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Ayanambakkam?
Ayanambakkam stays were booked 12 days 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 Ayanambakkam?
The average Ayanambakkam Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Ayanambakkam rated?
Guests rate Ayanambakkam Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ayanambakkam?
Ayanambakkam Central, Nookampalayam and Anna Nagar Extension draw the most short-term rental interest in Ayanambakkam. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Ayanambakkam?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Ayanambakkam as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Chennai, 10 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Ayanambakkam?
In Ayanambakkam, 14% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Ayanambakkam from June 2025 to May 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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