Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Kumbakonam, India Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kumbakonam brought in ₹235,559 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 27 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Kumbakonam Airbnb Market at a Glance
Kumbakonam is cheaper but busier than the Tamil Nadu average. Listings averaged ₹3,959 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against ₹6,215 and 27% for the Tamil Nadu average.
December, usually the best month, brings in about 88% more per listing than April, usually the slowest. With only 27 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 27 active listings, Kumbakonam is the 27th-largest of 37 Tamil Nadu markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kumbakonam?
Gross bookings per Kumbakonam listing averaged ₹235,559 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Tamil Nadu average: ₹383,237), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kumbakonam listing brings in ₹53,300 in December, its best month, and ₹28,300 in April, its slowest. August runs within 2% of April, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Kumbakonam's 27 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹64,800+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹46,300 or more, roughly ₹21,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹25,600 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹12,200 or less, about half 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 1.9 times what April does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹36,300. 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.
Kumbakonam 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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ₹49,218 | 21.7% | ₹3,903 | ₹1,641 | 11 days | 11.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₹42,628 | 20.4% | ₹3,889 | ₹1,375 | 15 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₹27,356 | 25.3% | ₹3,851 | ₹912 | 42 days | 2.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₹54,671 | 40.3% | ₹3,868 | ₹1,764 | 9 days | 3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₹23,586 | 27.9% | ₹3,722 | ₹761 | 19 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₹27,905 | 32.1% | ₹3,666 | ₹997 | 21 days | 2.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₹29,538 | 34.5% | ₹3,757 | ₹953 | 22 days | 2.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₹23,445 | 28.5% | ₹3,819 | ₹782 | 20 days | 2.5 nights |
| May 2026 | ₹35,328 | 31.1% | ₹4,224 | ₹1,140 | 13 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₹38,226 | 27.1% | ₹4,044 | ₹1,274 | 16 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₹24,008 | 21.4% | ₹4,065 | ₹774 | 24 days | 3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₹30,851 | 29.0% | ₹4,104 | ₹995 | 17 days | 2.2 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 Kumbakonam market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kumbakonam Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Kumbakonam Airbnb took in ₹235,559 in the 12 months to September 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about ₹25,200 a month after running costs.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Kumbakonam Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₹227,459 | ₹411,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Kumbakonam bookings | ₹8,100 | ₹14,700 |
| Gross bookings | ₹235,559 | ₹425,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Kumbakonam listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₹34,300 | −₹62,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₹0 if you clean yourself | −₹8,100 | −₹14,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₹11,800 | −₹21,300 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₹4,700 | −₹8,500 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₹7,100 | −₹12,800 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₹2,400 | −₹2,400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₹1,200 | −₹1,200 |
| 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 | −₹69,600 | −₹123,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₹165,959about ₹13,800 a month | ₹302,800about ₹25,200 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kumbakonam Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kumbakonam'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 Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kumbakonam listings are booked on 41% or more of their nights, against 26% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹2,875 adds about ₹28,800 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹3,605 a night or more, against a median of ₹2,875. 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 ₹22,700 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about ₹53,300, against ₹28,300 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kumbakonam listings average 4.73 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 ₹35,500 a month, against ₹19,600 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kumbakonam?
Kumbakonam listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Tamil Nadu average (27%) and 2 points above the India average (28%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 44% in December and falls to 26% in August.
Across Kumbakonam's 27 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 52%+ of open nights, 26 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 41% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 26% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 14% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Kumbakonam, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 30% 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 Kumbakonam?
The average nightly rate in Kumbakonam, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹3,959 over the past year, about 36% below the Tamil Nadu average of ₹6,215 and about 30% below the India average of ₹5,690. In a typical year, rates peak in May and August at about ₹4,080 and bottom out in October and November at about ₹3,590.
Across Kumbakonam's 27 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹4,945+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹3,605 or more.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₹2,875 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹2,405 or less, about 16% below the median.
May rates run 14% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹3,830.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kumbakonam?
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 Kumbakonam it averaged ₹1,200 over the past year, from about ₹923 in a typical August to about ₹1,720 in a typical December.
Across Kumbakonam's 27 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹1,820+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹1,480 or more, about ₹590 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹888 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹596 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December RevPAR is about 1.9 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹1,190.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kumbakonam
With only 27 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kumbakonam is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in December and bottom out in April.
Average revenue by month in Kumbakonam
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, ₹36,300.
Revenue by month in Kumbakonam in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | ₹36,300 |
| February | ₹33,300 |
| March | ₹40,500 |
| April | ₹28,300 |
| May | ₹37,800 |
| June | ₹30,900 |
| July | ₹28,900 |
| August | ₹28,600 |
| September | ₹42,300 |
| October | ₹39,000 |
| November | ₹36,100 |
| December | ₹53,300 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kumbakonam?
Guests book Kumbakonam stays 18 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. July stays are booked furthest out, about 67 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July 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 18 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 Kumbakonam
None of the 27 active listings in Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kumbakonam
AirROI's area guide picks eight Kumbakonam neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Temple Area, Patteswaram and Darasuram. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Area | Kumbakonam is famous for its temples, and staying near them provides access to the rich cultural and religious significance of the town. This area draws tourists who are interested in spirituality and heritage. | Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Nageswaran Temple, Ramaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam temple festival, Mahamaham Festival, Saraswathi Temple |
| Patteswaram | A suburb close to Kumbakonam known for its ancient temples. It’s popular with visitors looking for peaceful surroundings and local traditions. | Patteswaram Temple, Rudra Temple, local village markets, Festival celebrations, Canal views |
| Darasuram | Famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Airavatesvara Temple, this area attracts tourists interested in history and architecture. | Airavatesvara Temple, Temples of Tamil Nadu, Traditional handicraft shops, Local cuisine experiences |
| Kumbakonam Town Center | The bustling heart of Kumbakonam, with shops, restaurants, and easy access to transport links. Ideal for urban tourists. | Local markets, Restaurants, Cafés, Public parks, Cultural events |
| Thiruvidaimarudur | Nearby town known for its temples and scenic beauty, it's an area where visitors can explore rural Tamil Nadu and its traditions. | Thiruvidaimarudur Temple, Village life experiences, Nature walks, Cultural festivals |
| Kuthalam | A serene and picturesque village close to Kumbakonam, ideal for those looking for a quiet getaway and healing retreats. | Kuthalam Waterfalls, Ayurvedic centers, Cultural workshops, Nature trails |
| Swamimalai | Another significant temple town in proximity to Kumbakonam, known for its artisanal handicrafts and religious gatherings. | Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Pottery making workshops, Cultural festivals, Tamil Nadu arts and crafts |
| Brahmapuram | Famous for its natural beauty and tranquility, it's perfect for those seeking serenity away from the city's hustle. | Natural landscapes, Local retreats, Herbal gardens, Fishing spots, Festival celebrations |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Kumbakonam vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Kumbakonam earns about as much per listing as Tiruchirappalli (78 km away, 81 listings), the only nearby market in the table.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiruchirappalli 78 km | 81 | ₹232,542 | ₹4,146 | 23% |
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Markets Similar to Kumbakonam
Markets elsewhere in India with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kumbakonam:
- Agonda Airbnb data India · ₹4,014/night · 29.6%
- Hyderabad Airbnb data India · ₹3,913/night · 28.7%
- Pune Airbnb data India · ₹3,832/night · 29.1%
- Shillong Airbnb data India · ₹4,120/night · 28.8%
- Arambol Airbnb data India · ₹3,948/night · 27.3%
- Kochi Airbnb data India · ₹4,367/night · 30.8%
FAQ
Kumbakonam Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kumbakonam?
An active Kumbakonam Airbnb grossed ₹235,559 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 27 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹46,300 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kumbakonam?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kumbakonam listings earn between ₹12,200 and ₹46,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹64,800 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Kumbakonam?
Listings in Kumbakonam were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Tamil Nadu average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kumbakonam?
The average booked night in Kumbakonam cost ₹3,959 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹2,405 and ₹3,605; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kumbakonam?
None of the active Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Kumbakonam Airbnb grossed ₹235,559 in the 12 months to September 2026, 39% below the Tamil Nadu average of ₹383,237, though with only 27 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about ₹25,200 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kumbakonam?
December usually pays best, averaging ₹53,300 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kumbakonam?
Each night a Kumbakonam listing was open to book earned ₹1,200 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 ₹1,820 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kumbakonam?
Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam?
The average Kumbakonam Airbnb stay lasted 3.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kumbakonam rated?
Guests rate Kumbakonam Airbnbs 4.73 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kumbakonam?
Temple Area, Patteswaram and Darasuram draw the most short-term rental interest in Kumbakonam. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kumbakonam?
AirROI counted 27 active Airbnb listings in Kumbakonam as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tiruchirappalli, 78 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kumbakonam?
In Kumbakonam, 44% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ₹369, and some higher fees lift the average to ₹676.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 27 active Airbnb listings in Kumbakonam 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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