Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Thanjavur, India Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Thanjavur brought in ₹304,636 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 25 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Thanjavur Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Tamil Nadu average. Listings averaged ₹4,444 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights, against ₹6,215 and 27% for the Tamil Nadu average.
Timing matters: in February, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.3 times as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 25 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 25 active listings, Thanjavur is the 30th-largest of 37 Tamil Nadu markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Thanjavur?
Gross bookings per Thanjavur listing averaged ₹304,636 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 Thanjavur listing brings in ₹84,500 in February, its best month, and ₹25,800 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 40% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Thanjavur's 25 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹87,800+ a month, about 4.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹42,000 or more, roughly ₹22,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹20,400 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹10,200 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.
February earns about 3.3 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹50,500. 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.
Thanjavur 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.
February 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in December 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ₹43,244 | 27.3% | ₹4,187 | ₹1,441 | 13 days | 1.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₹21,230 | 22.0% | ₹4,131 | ₹685 | 26 days | 1.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₹24,148 | 24.4% | ₹4,150 | ₹805 | 36 days | 1.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₹49,559 | 42.6% | ₹4,159 | ₹1,599 | 31 days | 1.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₹33,040 | 27.8% | ₹4,097 | ₹1,066 | 56 days | 1.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₹52,900 | 27.8% | ₹4,056 | ₹1,889 | 54 days | 1.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₹37,282 | 24.0% | ₹4,123 | ₹1,203 | 21 days | 1.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₹21,596 | 18.2% | ₹4,187 | ₹720 | 17 days | 1.2 nights |
| May 2026 | ₹44,527 | 23.4% | ₹4,707 | ₹1,436 | 17 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₹38,364 | 23.5% | ₹4,533 | ₹1,279 | 20 days | 2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₹41,098 | 25.2% | ₹4,448 | ₹1,326 | 24 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₹35,629 | 25.0% | ₹4,648 | ₹1,149 | 39 days | 2.4 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.
The typical Thanjavur listing earns about ₹20,400 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Thanjavur Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Thanjavur Airbnb took in ₹304,636 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 ₹626,400, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₹38,600 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.
Thanjavur Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₹298,936 | ₹614,800 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Thanjavur bookings | ₹5,700 | ₹11,600 |
| Gross bookings | ₹304,636 | ₹626,400 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 84% of Thanjavur listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₹41,100 | −₹84,600 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₹0 if you clean yourself | −₹5,700 | −₹11,600 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₹15,200 | −₹31,300 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₹6,100 | −₹12,500 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₹9,100 | −₹18,800 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₹3,000 | −₹3,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₹1,500 | −₹1,500 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₹81,700 | −₹163,300 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₹222,936about ₹18,600 a month | ₹463,100about ₹38,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Thanjavur Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Thanjavur'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 Thanjavur home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Thanjavur's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Thanjavur listings are booked on 35% or more of their nights, against 20% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹3,055 adds about ₹30,600 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹4,195 a night or more, against a median of ₹3,055. 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 ₹29,900 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, February brings the average listing about ₹84,500, against ₹25,800 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Thanjavur listings average 4.66 stars, and 20% 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 ₹52,200 a month, against ₹25,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Thanjavur?
Thanjavur listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Tamil Nadu average (27%) and 4 points below the India average (28%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 18% in April to 43% in December.
Across Thanjavur's 25 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 54%+ of open nights, 34 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 20% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 11% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Thanjavur, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 24% 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 Thanjavur?
The average nightly rate in Thanjavur, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹4,444 over the past year, about 28% below the Tamil Nadu average of ₹6,215 and about 22% below the India average of ₹5,690. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about ₹4,775 and bottom out in February and March at about ₹4,125.
Across Thanjavur's 25 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹6,455+ a night, about 2.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹4,195 or more, about ₹1,100 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₹3,055 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹2,545 or less, about 17% below the median.
December rates run 16% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹4,340.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Thanjavur?
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 Thanjavur it averaged ₹1,180 over the past year, from about ₹859 in a typical November to about ₹3,020 in a typical February.
Across Thanjavur's 25 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹2,750+ per open night, about 4.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹989 or more.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹645 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹368 or less, about 57% of the median.
February RevPAR is about 3.5 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹1,670. The 12-month RevPAR of ₹1,180 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 Thanjavur
With only 25 active listings, the monthly pattern in Thanjavur is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in February and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Thanjavur
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, ₹50,500.
Revenue by month in Thanjavur in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | ₹79,200 |
| February | ₹84,500 |
| March | ₹37,300 |
| April | ₹33,100 |
| May | ₹47,300 |
| June | ₹47,400 |
| July | ₹35,400 |
| August | ₹46,400 |
| September | ₹55,600 |
| October | ₹36,000 |
| November | ₹25,800 |
| December | ₹77,700 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Thanjavur?
Guests book Thanjavur stays 28 days ahead on average (about four weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 58 days ahead, and April stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-June.
August 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 28 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 Thanjavur
None of the 25 active listings in Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Thanjavur
AirROI's area guide picks eight Thanjavur neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Thanjavur Palace, Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Art School. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thanjavur Palace | A historical site that attracts tourists interested in ancient architecture and history. A perfect area for culture enthusiasts and families looking to explore Tamil heritage. | Thanjavur Palace, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Art Gallery, Royal Palace, Thanjavur Maratha Palace |
| Brihadeeswarar Temple | A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple is a major pilgrimage and tourist location for people all over India and the world, making it ideal for short-term stays. | Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Thanjavur Thevara Temples |
| Thanjavur Art School | Known for producing traditional handicrafts and paintings, this area attracts art students and tourists looking to take back unique souvenirs. | Thanjavur Art Gallery, Tanjore Paintings, Handicraft workshops |
| Kaveri River | The scenic Kaveri River attracts nature lovers and those looking for a peaceful retreat, making it a potential spot for cozy riverside stays. | Boat rides on Kaveri River, Scenic picnic spots, Wildlife viewing |
| Nanjikottai | A quieter residential area with proximity to major attractions, appealing to families and long-term stays. | Local markets, Temples, Cafes and eateries |
| Thanjavur Fort | A landmark providing historical insights and panoramic views, it draws tourists interested in military history and architecture. | Thanjavur Fort, Viewpoints, Historical exhibits |
| Sivaganga Park | A popular recreational area attracting families and tourists looking to relax, ideal for hosting guests looking for a pleasant stay in nature. | Lush gardens, Children's play area, Walking trails |
| Swamimalai | Known for its traditional brass making, this area attracts tourists interested in local crafts and culture, making it suitable for niche Airbnb offerings. | Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Brass craft workshops, Cultural experiences |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Thanjavur vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Thanjavur out-earns Tiruchirappalli (47 km away, 81 listings), the only nearby market in the table, which averaged about 24% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiruchirappalli 47 km | 81 | ₹232,542 | ₹4,146 | 23% |
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Markets Similar to Thanjavur
Markets elsewhere in India with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Thanjavur:
- Faridabad Airbnb data India · ₹4,314/night · 23.9%
- Greater Noida Airbnb data India · ₹4,561/night · 23.4%
- Dehradun Airbnb data India · ₹4,234/night · 23.3%
- Amritsar Airbnb data India · ₹4,666/night · 22.8%
- Rishikesh Airbnb data India · ₹4,967/night · 23.9%
- Visakhapatnam Airbnb data India · ₹4,148/night · 25.8%
FAQ
Thanjavur Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Thanjavur?
An active Thanjavur Airbnb grossed ₹304,636 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 25 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹42,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Thanjavur?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Thanjavur listings earn between ₹10,200 and ₹42,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹87,800 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 Thanjavur?
Listings in Thanjavur were booked on 24% 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 Thanjavur?
The average booked night in Thanjavur cost ₹4,444 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹2,545 and ₹4,195; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Thanjavur?
None of the active Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Thanjavur Airbnb grossed ₹304,636 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% below the Tamil Nadu average of ₹383,237, though with only 25 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 ₹38,600 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 estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Thanjavur?
February usually pays best, averaging ₹84,500 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Thanjavur?
Each night a Thanjavur listing was open to book earned ₹1,180 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 ₹2,750 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Thanjavur?
Thanjavur stays were booked 28 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Thanjavur?
The average Thanjavur Airbnb stay lasted 2.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Thanjavur rated?
Guests rate Thanjavur Airbnbs 4.66 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Thanjavur?
Thanjavur Palace, Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Art School draw the most short-term rental interest in Thanjavur. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Thanjavur?
AirROI counted 25 active Airbnb listings in Thanjavur as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tiruchirappalli, 47 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Thanjavur?
In Thanjavur, nearly three in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 25 active Airbnb listings in Thanjavur 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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