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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Himachal Pradesh, India (2026)
Shimla is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Himachal Pradesh in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 25 markets. Its listings averaged $3,640 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 22% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 2nd of 25 for market size and 5th of 25 for year-round demand. Dharamshala and Parwanoo come next.
- Markets tracked
- 64
- Active Airbnb listings
- 3,360
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $3,550
- Occupancy rate
- 22%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $81
- Avg. revenue, top 10 markets
- $5,910
The short answer
Himachal Pradesh Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Himachal Pradesh, the 3,360 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $3,550 over the same period. They were booked on 22% of nights at about $81 a night; the ranking covers the 25 markets with at least 30 active listings.
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 Himachal Pradesh are
Each dot is one of the 64 markets AirROI tracks in Himachal Pradesh (2 outlying ones fall outside the map), 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 Himachal Pradesh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Shimla Large market · High earnings | $3,640 | 22% | |
 Dharamshala High occupancy · Year-round demand | $2,940 | 27% | |
 Parwanoo High earnings · Year-round demand | $13,400 | 20% | |
| 4 |  Solan Growing revenue | $3,150 | 21% |
| 5 |  Manali Large market · High occupancy | $3,170 | 24% |
| 6 |  Kasauli High earnings · Large market | $8,670 | 18% |
| 7 |  Siumsa High occupancy · High earnings | $6,510 | 27% |
| 8 |  Naggar High occupancy · Large market | $2,220 | 25% |
| 9 |  Garkhal High earnings · Year-round demand | $8,670 | 19% |
| 10 |  Dharampur High earnings | $6,770 | 16% |
1. Shimla
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Shimla - Avg. revenue
- $3,640 −15% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 22%
- Nightly rate
- $85
- Active listings
- 378
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 8th of 25
- Occupancy 11th of 25
- Market size 2nd of 25
- Year-round 5th of 25
- Growth 11th of 19
- How it earns
- Shimla is Himachal Pradesh's second-largest Airbnb market, with 378 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $3,640 in revenue over the year, the eighth-highest of the 25 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $310 a month; the top quarter clear $683 or more. Revenue per listing fell 15% over the year as nightly rates eased 8%.
- When it earns
- Shimla has two seasons, November–January and May–June. June is the strongest month at about $859 per listing, and September the quietest at about $418.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (37% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 42% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (77%), and the United States and the United Kingdom send the most visitors from abroad.
Revenue per listing by month
$859 $418- Median listing
- $310/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $683+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 39%
Areas in the full report: Mall Road · The Ridge · Lakkar Bazaar
Full Shimla Airbnb report2. Dharamshala
Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Dharamshala - Avg. revenue
- $2,940 −3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 27%
- Nightly rate
- $53
- Active listings
- 254
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 14th of 25
- Occupancy 2nd of 25
- Market size 4th of 25
- Year-round 3rd of 25
- Growth 10th of 19
- How it earns
- Dharamshala earns on volume. Rates run below the Himachal Pradesh average at about $53 a night, but listings book 27% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $2,940, 17% below the Himachal Pradesh average. Its place at #2 rests on occupancy (2nd of 25) and year-round demand (3rd of 25) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $264, and the best quarter clear $621.
- When it earns
- Dharamshala's season runs from March to July, peaking in June at about $599 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $309. Trips run long, about 5 nights on average against 4 nights for the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, booked about 18 days ahead.
- Who books
- More than four in ten guests (42%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (38% of entire homes), and houses make up 42% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$599 $309- Median listing
- $264/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $621+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 42%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
3. Parwanoo
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Parwanoo - Avg. revenue
- $13,400 +15% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 20%
- Nightly rate
- $225
- Active listings
- 43
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 1st of 25
- Occupancy 17th of 25
- Market size 17th of 25
- Year-round 2nd of 25
- Growth 5th of 19
- How it earns
- Parwanoo earns on price: guests pay about $225 a night, about 2.8 times the Himachal Pradesh average. Average revenue per listing came to $13,400, the highest of the 25 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,030 and a top-quarter listing $2,610 or more. Revenue per listing rose 15% over the year, helped by nightly rates 12% higher. With 43 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Parwanoo peaks twice, over March–July and again over November–December; December leads at about $2,210 per listing, while September brings in about $1,150. Stays are shorter than in most of Himachal Pradesh, about 2.5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 14 days ahead.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 83% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 35% in the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, and houses make up 84% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.70 stars) trail the typical market in Himachal Pradesh (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,210 $1,150- Median listing
- $1,030/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,610+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 14 days
- Average stay
- 2.5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 47%
4. Solan
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Solan - Avg. revenue
- $3,150 +29% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $92
- Active listings
- 87
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 11th of 25
- Occupancy 12th of 25
- Market size 7th of 25
- Year-round 6th of 25
- Growth 2nd of 19
- How it earns
- Solan has a milder off-season than most of Himachal Pradesh: February, its slowest month, brings in about half of June's revenue. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $3,150, 11% below the Himachal Pradesh average. Its place at #4 rests on revenue growth (2nd of 19) and year-round demand (6th of 25) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $278 a month; the top quarter clear $621 or more. Revenue per listing rose 29% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Himachal Pradesh, helped by nightly rates 43% higher, even as the number of listings grew 36%. Its 87 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Solan has two seasons, May–June and November–December. June is the strongest month at about $865 per listing, and February the quietest at about $410.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (42% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 44% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$865 $410- Median listing
- $278/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $621+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 13 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 41%
5. Manali
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Manali - Avg. revenue
- $3,170
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $65
- Active listings
- 388
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 10th of 25
- Occupancy 6th of 25
- Market size 1st of 25
- Year-round 17th of 25
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Manali is Himachal Pradesh's largest Airbnb market, with 388 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $3,170 in revenue over the year, the tenth-highest of the 25 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $257, and the best quarter clear $603.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Manali concentrates from April to June: June earns about $973 per listing, about 3.7 times as much as August.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (65% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet August.
Revenue per listing by month
$973 $261- Median listing
- $257/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $603+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 15 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 53%
Areas in the full report: Old Manali · Mall Road · Solang Valley
Full Manali Airbnb report6. Kasauli
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Kasauli - Avg. revenue
- $8,670
- Occupancy
- 18%
- Nightly rate
- $210
- Active listings
- 120
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 2nd of 25
- Occupancy 23rd of 25
- Market size 5th of 25
- Year-round 15th of 25
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Nightly rates set Kasauli apart: about $210, about 2.6 times the Himachal Pradesh average. Average revenue per listing came to $8,670, the second-highest of the 25 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $626 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,640 and the top 10% $3,470, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Himachal Pradesh.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Kasauli peaks twice, over May–August and again over November–December; June leads at about $2,160 per listing, while March brings in about $688. Visits are quick, about 2.4 nights on average against 4 nights for the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, booked about 18 days ahead.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 67% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 35% in the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, and houses make up 60% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.71 stars) trail the typical market in Himachal Pradesh (4.78), 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 can ride out a slow March.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,160 $688- Median listing
- $626/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,640+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
- Average stay
- 2.4 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 42%
7. Siumsa
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Siumsa - Avg. revenue
- $6,510 +13% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 27%
- Nightly rate
- $140
- Active listings
- 43
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 5th of 25
- Occupancy 1st of 25
- Market size 17th of 25
- Year-round 25th of 25
- Growth 6th of 19
- How it earns
- Siumsa commands premium rates, about $140 a night, and still books 27% of nights, 5 points above the Himachal Pradesh average. That adds up to $6,510 per listing over the year, the fifth-highest of the 25 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $333 and a top-quarter listing $676 or more. Revenue per listing rose 13% over the year, helped by nightly rates 12% higher. With 43 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Siumsa has two seasons, May–June and December–January. May is the strongest month at about $1,530 per listing, and September the quietest at about $264.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 77% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 35% in the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, and houses make up 65% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around September and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,530 $264- Median listing
- $333/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $676+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 16 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 4 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 63%
8. Naggar
Known for: High occupancy · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Naggar - Avg. revenue
- $2,220 +5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $52
- Active listings
- 91
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 18th of 25
- Occupancy 4th of 25
- Market size 6th of 25
- Year-round 8th of 25
- Growth 7th of 19
- How it earns
- Rates in Naggar sit below the Himachal Pradesh average, at about $52 a night, but listings are booked on 25% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $2,220, 37% below the Himachal Pradesh average. Its place at #8 rests on occupancy (4th of 25) and market size (6th of 25) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $229 a month; the top quarter clear $552 or more.
- When it earns
- In Naggar, the months from March to June earn above the yearly average, led by June at about $593 per listing; February is the low point at about $258. Guests stay about 6 nights, longer than in most of Himachal Pradesh, and book about 15 days ahead.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (67% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$593 $258- Median listing
- $229/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $552+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 15 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 67%
9. Garkhal
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Garkhal - Avg. revenue
- $8,670 +27% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 19%
- Nightly rate
- $200
- Active listings
- 38
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 3rd of 25
- Occupancy 22nd of 25
- Market size 21st of 25
- Year-round 3rd of 25
- Growth 3rd of 19
- How it earns
- Garkhal earns on price: guests pay about $200 a night, about 2.4 times the Himachal Pradesh average. Average revenue per listing came to $8,670, the third-highest of the 25 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $645 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,860 and the top 10% $3,400, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Himachal Pradesh. Revenue per listing rose 27% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Himachal Pradesh, helped by nightly rates 17% higher. Its 38 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 Garkhal peaks twice, over May–July and again over February–March; June leads at about $1,630 per listing, while September brings in about $838.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 65% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 35% in the typical market in Himachal Pradesh, and houses make up 55% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.66 stars) trail the typical market in Himachal Pradesh (4.78), 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
$1,630 $838- Median listing
- $645/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,860+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 23 days
- Average stay
- 2.9 nights
- Most common home size
- 5+ bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 34%
10. Dharampur
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Dharampur - Avg. revenue
- $6,770 −30% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 16%
- Nightly rate
- $150
- Active listings
- 85
Where it places among the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh
- Revenue 4th of 25
- Occupancy 25th of 25
- Market size 9th of 25
- Year-round 10th of 25
- Growth 15th of 19
- How it earns
- Nightly rates set Dharampur apart: about $150, 82% above the Himachal Pradesh average. That adds up to $6,770 per listing over the year, the fourth-highest of the 25 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $499, and the best quarter clear $1,040. Revenue per listing fell 30% over the year even with rates 6% higher, as bookings softened. With 85 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Dharampur's season covers June and July, peaking in June at about $1,580 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $654. Stays are shorter than in most of Himachal Pradesh, about 2.3 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 17 days ahead.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (43% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 54% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.71 stars) trail the typical market in Himachal Pradesh (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,580 $654- Median listing
- $499/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,040+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 17 days
- Average stay
- 2.3 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 32%
Full ranking
How All 25 Ranked Markets in Himachal Pradesh 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.
| Shimla Large market, high earnings | $3,640 | 22% | $85 | 49% | −15% | 378 | |
| Dharamshala High occupancy, year-round demand | $2,943 | 27% | $53 | 51% | −3% | 254 | |
| Parwanoo High earnings, year-round demand | $13,362 | 20% | $226 | 52% | +15% | 43 | |
| 4 | Solan Growing revenue | $3,146 | 21% | $92 | 47% | +29% | 87 |
| 5 | Manali Large market, high occupancy | $3,165 | 24% | $65 | 27% | – | 388 |
| 6 | Kasauli High earnings, large market | $8,673 | 18% | $208 | 32% | – | 120 |
| 7 | Siumsa High occupancy, high earnings | $6,513 | 27% | $138 | 17% | +13% | 43 |
| 8 | Naggar High occupancy, large market | $2,221 | 25% | $52 | 44% | +5% | 91 |
| 9 | Garkhal High earnings, year-round demand | $8,669 | 19% | $199 | 51% | +27% | 38 |
| 10 | Dharampur High earnings | $6,772 | 16% | $148 | 42% | −30% | 85 |
| 11 | Tirlokpur Growing revenue, high occupancy | $2,959 | 22% | $44 | 37% | +22% | 46 |
| 12 | Kumarhatti High earnings, growing revenue | $4,473 | 19% | $106 | 41% | +2% | 46 |
| 13 | Mujuri High occupancy, high earnings | $3,788 | 25% | $65 | 19% | −17% | 44 |
| 14 | Dalhousie Year-round demand | $3,002 | 20% | $73 | 53% | −38% | 80 |
| 15 | Jibhi Large market | $2,483 | 21% | $57 | 43% | −23% | 263 |
| 16 | Mansari | $3,198 | 20% | $105 | 27% | −38% | 48 |
| 17 | Naddi High occupancy | $2,030 | 25% | $33 | 35% | +2% | 37 |
| 18 | Bir | $1,886 | 21% | $48 | 45% | – | 75 |
| 19 | Old Manali Growing revenue, high occupancy | $2,157 | 22% | $54 | 21% | +30% | 39 |
| 20 | Fagu | $2,417 | 17% | $82 | 32% | −41% | 86 |
| 21 | Fatehpur High occupancy | $2,246 | 24% | $68 | 26% | – | 31 |
| 22 | Dharamkot High occupancy | $1,341 | 24% | $32 | 33% | −20% | 39 |
| 23 | Banjar | $1,901 | 21% | $46 | 27% | – | 36 |
| 24 | Kasol | $1,767 | 19% | $48 | 21% | – | 64 |
| 25 | Chaugan | $1,437 | 21% | $39 | 26% | −43% | 37 |
By measure
Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Kasauli #6 overall | $8,670 | |
| Dharampur #10 overall | $6,770 | |
| Shimla #1 overall | $3,640 | |
| 4 | Manali #5 overall | $3,170 |
| 5 | Solan #4 overall | $3,150 |
| 6 | Dalhousie #14 overall | $3,000 |
| 7 | Dharamshala #2 overall | $2,940 |
| 8 | Jibhi #15 overall | $2,480 |
| 9 | Fagu #20 overall | $2,420 |
| 10 | Naggar #8 overall | $2,220 |
| 11 | Bir #18 overall | $1,890 |
| 12 | Kasol #24 overall | $1,770 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Himachal Pradesh 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kasauli #6 overall | $210 | |
| Dharampur #10 overall | $150 | |
| Solan #4 overall | $92 | |
| 4 | Shimla #1 overall | $85 |
| 5 | Fagu #20 overall | $82 |
| 6 | Dalhousie #14 overall | $73 |
| 7 | Manali #5 overall | $65 |
| 8 | Jibhi #15 overall | $57 |
| 9 | Dharamshala #2 overall | $53 |
| 10 | Naggar #8 overall | $52 |
| 11 | Kasol #24 overall | $48 |
| 12 | Bir #18 overall | $48 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Himachal Pradesh
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Dharamshala #2 overall | 27% | |
| Naggar #8 overall | 25% | |
| Manali #5 overall | 24% | |
| 4 | Shimla #1 overall | 22% |
| 5 | Solan #4 overall | 21% |
| 6 | Bir #18 overall | 21% |
| 7 | Jibhi #15 overall | 21% |
| 8 | Dalhousie #14 overall | 20% |
| 9 | Kasol #24 overall | 19% |
| 10 | Kasauli #6 overall | 18% |
| 11 | Fagu #20 overall | 17% |
| 12 | Dharampur #10 overall | 16% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Himachal Pradesh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie #14 overall | 53% | |
| Dharamshala #2 overall | 51% | |
| Shimla #1 overall | 49% | |
| 4 | Solan #4 overall | 47% |
| 5 | Bir #18 overall | 45% |
| 6 | Naggar #8 overall | 44% |
| 7 | Jibhi #15 overall | 43% |
| 8 | Dharampur #10 overall | 42% |
| 9 | Kasauli #6 overall | 32% |
| 10 | Fagu #20 overall | 32% |
| 11 | Manali #5 overall | 27% |
| 12 | Kasol #24 overall | 21% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Himachal Pradesh
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Manali #5 overall | 388 | |
| Shimla #1 overall | 378 | |
| Jibhi #15 overall | 263 | |
| 4 | Dharamshala #2 overall | 254 |
| 5 | Kasauli #6 overall | 120 |
| 6 | Naggar #8 overall | 91 |
| 7 | Solan #4 overall | 87 |
| 8 | Fagu #20 overall | 86 |
| 9 | Dharampur #10 overall | 85 |
| 10 | Dalhousie #14 overall | 80 |
| 11 | Bir #18 overall | 75 |
| 12 | Kasol #24 overall | 64 |
| 13 | Mansari #16 overall | 48 |
| 14 | Tirlokpur #11 overall | 46 |
| 15 | Kumarhatti #12 overall | 46 |
| 16 | Mujuri #13 overall | 44 |
| 17 | Parwanoo #3 overall | 43 |
| 18 | Siumsa #7 overall | 43 |
| 19 | Old Manali #19 overall | 39 |
| 20 | Dharamkot #22 overall | 39 |
| 21 | Garkhal #9 overall | 38 |
| 22 | Naddi #17 overall | 37 |
| 23 | Chaugan #25 overall | 37 |
| 24 | Banjar #23 overall | 36 |
| 25 | Fatehpur #21 overall | 31 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Himachal Pradesh Earn the Most
June is the best month for nearly two-thirds of ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh. September is the most common slowest month, in 10 markets.
June earns about 2.1 times what September does
Average revenue per listing across the 25 ranked markets in Himachal Pradesh, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $523 | 1 market | Fatehpur |
| February | $445 | – | – |
| March | $561 | – | – |
| April | $630 | – | – |
| May | $759 | 4 markets | Siumsa, Kumarhatti, Naddi |
| June | $904 | 16 markets | Shimla, Dharamshala, Solan |
| July | $562 | – | – |
| August | $441 | – | – |
| September | $426 | 1 market | Dalhousie |
| October | $532 | – | – |
| November | $563 | – | – |
| December | $746 | 3 markets | Parwanoo, Mujuri, Bir |
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 25 markets in Himachal Pradesh 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: 29 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 Himachal Pradesh
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Himachal Pradesh?
Shimla ranks first of the 25 markets in Himachal Pradesh in AirROI's ranking, with US$3,640 in average revenue per listing and 22% occupancy. Dharamshala and Parwanoo follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Himachal Pradesh?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Kasauli leads at US$8,670 a year, ahead of Dharampur at US$6,770. 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 Himachal Pradesh?
The average active listing in Himachal Pradesh earned US$3,550 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 22% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$2,160 and US$3,790 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 Himachal Pradesh?
The average listing in Himachal Pradesh was booked on 22% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 20% and 24%, so a market above about 24% 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 Himachal Pradesh?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Dharamshala has the highest occupancy, with 27% of available nights booked, followed by Naggar at 25%. Its listings average about US$53 a night and US$2,940 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Himachal Pradesh?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Kasauli has the highest average nightly rate, about US$210, followed by Dharampur at US$150. Bir is the least expensive, at about US$48. The average booked night in Himachal Pradesh costs about US$81.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Himachal Pradesh?
June is the highest-earning month for 16 of the 25 ranked markets, followed by May (4). September is the most common slowest month, in 10 of the 25 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Himachal Pradesh earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Dalhousie has the steadiest income: its slowest month, August, still earns about half of its best. Dharamshala follows, at 51%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Himachal Pradesh?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Solan, up 29% 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 Himachal Pradesh in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 9 of the 19 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it fell 3%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Himachal Pradesh?
Among ranked markets with fewer than 40 active listings, Garkhal (#9 overall, US$8,670 per listing), Naddi (#17, US$2,030) and Old Manali (#19, US$2,160) 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 Himachal Pradesh?
AirROI tracked 3,360 active Airbnb listings in Himachal Pradesh over the 12 months to September 2026, across 64 markets. The largest ranked market is Manali, with 388 listings, followed by Shimla with 378.
Directory
All 64 Airbnb Markets in Himachal Pradesh
Every Himachal Pradesh city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Aleo 28 listings
B
D
- Dalhousie 80 listings
- Dharamkot 39 listings
- Dharampur 85 listings
- Dharamshala 254 listings
- Dharmpur 33 listings
- Dunkharamul 19 listings
H
- Haini 22 listings
J
- Jibhi 263 listings
K
M
O
- Old Manali 39 listings
P
R
- Raison 24 listings
S
T
- Tirlokpur 46 listings
V
- Vashisht 27 listings