Airbnb market data · 202512 months to May 2025
Kurseong, India Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kurseong brought in ₹295,638 over the 12 months through May 2025, across just 28 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Kurseong run through May 2025.
The short answer
Kurseong Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged ₹5,741 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights.
Timing matters: in February, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.8 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 28 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 28 active listings, Kurseong is the tenth-largest of 14 West Bengal markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kurseong?
Gross bookings per Kurseong listing averaged ₹295,638 over the 12 months to May 2025 (West Bengal average: ₹270,143), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Kurseong listing brought in ₹68,500 in February, its best month, and ₹18,200 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Kurseong's 28 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₹138,000+ a month, about 7.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₹48,800 or more, roughly ₹30,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₹18,700 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₹11,200 or less, about 60% 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 earned about 3.8 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹47,200.
Kurseong Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2025 data.
February led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in March.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | ₹18,191 | 17.0% | ₹4,911 | 13 days |
| Jul 2024 | ₹41,249 | 18.2% | ₹4,948 | 4 days |
| Aug 2024 | ₹53,682 | 20.2% | ₹4,928 | 29 days |
| Sep 2024 | ₹62,625 | 18.8% | ₹4,899 | 15 days |
| Oct 2024 | ₹43,086 | 27.4% | ₹4,952 | 34 days |
| Nov 2024 | ₹34,123 | 18.3% | ₹4,879 | 29 days |
| Dec 2024 | ₹45,810 | 22.9% | ₹4,870 | 28 days |
| Jan 2025 | ₹47,420 | 19.0% | ₹5,889 | 30 days |
| Feb 2025 | ₹68,506 | 28.6% | ₹6,092 | 27 days |
| Mar 2025 | ₹44,380 | 18.1% | ₹6,148 | 15 days |
| Apr 2025 | ₹49,890 | 22.7% | ₹6,020 | 37 days |
| May 2025 | ₹57,661 | 21.6% | ₹6,135 | 54 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month.
The typical Kurseong listing earns about ₹18,700 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kurseong Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kurseong Airbnb took in ₹295,638 in the 12 months to May 2025, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ₹770,500, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₹47,500 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Kurseong Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | ₹295,638 | ₹770,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −₹45,800 | −₹119,400 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₹14,800 | −₹38,500 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₹5,900 | −₹15,400 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₹8,900 | −₹23,100 |
| 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 27% of bookings | −₹79,900 | −₹200,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₹215,738about ₹18,000 a month | ₹569,600about ₹47,500 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kurseong Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kurseong'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 Kurseong 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 Kurseong's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kurseong listings are booked on 26% or more of their nights, against 16% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₹3,395 adds about ₹34,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₹6,510 a night or more, against a median of ₹3,395. 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 ₹29,600 a year.
- Open for the busy months. February brought the average listing about ₹68,500, against ₹18,200 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 ₹64,200 a month, against ₹24,600 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kurseong?
Kurseong listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the West Bengal average (30%) and 9 points below the India average (28%). Occupancy climbs to 29% in February and falls to 17% in June.
Across Kurseong's 28 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 48%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 26% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 16% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 9% or less, less than one night a week.
February was the busiest month in Kurseong, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 19% 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 Kurseong?
The average nightly rate in Kurseong, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₹5,741 over the past year, about 48% above the West Bengal average of ₹3,885 and about the same as the India average (₹6,020). Rates peak in March and May at about ₹6,150 and bottom out in November and December at about ₹4,870.
Across Kurseong's 28 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₹12,000+ a night, about 3.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₹6,510 or more, about ₹3,100 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₹3,395 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₹2,240 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
March rates ran 26% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₹5,390. The 12-month ADR of ₹5,741 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kurseong
With only 28 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kurseong is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in February and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kurseong?
Guests book Kurseong stays 28 days ahead on average (about four weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 54 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 4 days. A typical May booking is made in late March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
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 Kurseong
29% of the 28 active listings in Kurseong display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Kurseong.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kurseong
AirROI's area guide picks eight Kurseong neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kurseong Main Market, Dow Hill and Giddapahar. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kurseong Main Market | The bustling center of Kurseong, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and local culture. Ideal for tourists looking to experience the local lifestyle and easy access to transport. | Kurseong Tea Gardens, Eagle's Crag, Manging Goan, Kurseong's local market, Ghoom Monastery |
| Dow Hill | A picturesque area characterized by beautiful British-era architecture and scenic views. Popular among tourists for its tranquility and natural beauty. | Dow Hill Cemetery, Giddapahar Mandir, Forest Museum, Lepcha Museum, Mirik Lake |
| Giddapahar | Known for its serene environment and stunning views of the surrounding hills. A preferred choice for those seeking a peaceful retreat close to nature. | Giddapahar Viewpoint, Nature trails, Tea gardens nearby, Trekking routes, Kurseong to Mirik route |
| Castleton | Offers charming homestays and beautiful gardens, a favorite among travelers looking for a quiet getaway with scenic beauty. | Castleton Tea Estate, Tea tasting tours, Nature walks, Sunset views, Local handicraft shops |
| Mane Bhanjang | A small hamlet that serves as a starting point for treks to various hill stations. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers. | Trekking routes to Sandakphu, Village tours, Local festivals, Cultural experiences, Kurseong to Sandakphu trail |
| Ambootia | Famous for its tea estates and lush green landscapes. A great location for those interested in tea culture and serene landscapes. | Ambootia Tea Estate, Tea tours, Nature photography spots, Hiking trails, Cultural experiences with local tea pickers |
| Sukhia Pokhari | Known for its beautiful lake and surrounding hills. Popular as a picnic spot and for boating activities. | Sukhia Pokhari Lake, Boating experiences, Bird watching, Scenic views, Local eateries |
| Kurseong Hill | A scenic area known for its breathtaking views and cool climate. Ideal for travelers looking to escape the heat of the plains and enjoy nature. | Kurseong Hilltop, Temples and monasteries, Local food experiences, Nature walks, Photography spots |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Kurseong vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Kurseong out-earns every one of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 58 km; the best of them, Kalimpong, averaged about 8% less per listing. Darjeeling was the busiest, booked on 27% of nights against 19% in Kurseong.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling 17 km | 266 | ₹240,700 | ₹3,964 | 27% |
| Siliguri 22 km | 127 | ₹147,308 | ₹2,990 | 24% |
| Kalimpong 26 km | 69 | ₹272,675 | ₹4,595 | 22% |
| Gangtok 58 km | 210 | ₹258,047 | ₹4,225 | 26% |
Other Airbnb Markets in West Bengal
- Kolkata Airbnb data 1,076 listings
- New Town Airbnb data 169 listings
- Bidhannagar Airbnb data 166 listings
- Bolpur Airbnb data 84 listings
- Santiniketan Airbnb data 37 listings
- South Dumdum Airbnb data 36 listings
See all 14 West Bengal Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Kurseong
Markets elsewhere in India with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kurseong:
- Jibhi Airbnb data India · ₹5,714/night · 21.5%
- Madikeri Airbnb data India · ₹5,841/night · 21.9%
- Jaisalmer Airbnb data India · ₹5,544/night · 21.7%
- Chikkamagaluru Airbnb data India · ₹6,826/night · 19.0%
- Jaipur Municipal Corporation Airbnb data India · ₹5,759/night · 23.8%
- Jodhpur Airbnb data India · ₹5,466/night · 23.1%
FAQ
Kurseong Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kurseong?
An active Kurseong Airbnb grossed ₹295,638 on average in the 12 months to May 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 28 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₹48,800 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kurseong?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kurseong listings earn between ₹11,200 and ₹48,800 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₹138,000 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 Kurseong?
Listings in Kurseong were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the West Bengal average. February was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kurseong?
The average booked night in Kurseong cost ₹5,741 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₹2,240 and ₹6,510, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kurseong?
In Kurseong, 29% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Kurseong?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kurseong Airbnb grossed ₹295,638 in the 12 months to May 2025, 9% above the West Bengal average of ₹270,143, though with only 28 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 everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about ₹47,500 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kurseong?
February paid best over the past year, at ₹68,500 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kurseong?
Kurseong 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.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kurseong?
Kurseong Main Market, Dow Hill and Giddapahar draw the most short-term rental interest in Kurseong. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kurseong?
AirROI counted 28 active Airbnb listings in Kurseong as of May 2025. The closest tracked market is Darjeeling, 17 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 28 active Airbnb listings in Kurseong from June 2024 to May 2025 (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 ₹93.8 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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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