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Domestic Travelers Fuel Airbnb's Booming Business in India
8 Sep
Summary
- Domestic travelers account for 91% of Airbnb's customers in India
- Airbnb guests in India spent ₹11,200 crore in 2024
- Typical Airbnb guest in India stayed 2 days, spent ₹11,000 per day
According to a recent report by Oxford Economics, domestic travelers accounted for around 91% of Airbnb's customers in India in 2024, up significantly from 79% five years ago. This points to the rising popularity of domestic tourism in the country, which is outpacing the Asia Pacific average of 64%.
The report, commissioned by a vacation home rental company, reveals that Airbnb guests in India spent a total of ₹11,200 crore in 2024 towards accommodation and non-accommodation expenses. The total spend associated with Airbnb in India amounted to ₹11,300 crore, covering not just guest expenses but also hosts' investments and the supply chain impact.
The typical Airbnb guest in India in 2024 stayed for an average of two days and spent an average of ₹11,000 per day on non-accommodation spending, such as purchases in restaurants, retail stores, and on transport. This highlights the significant economic impact of Airbnb's operations in the country, fueling micro-entrepreneurship, boosting allied sectors, and supporting small businesses across both emerging and lesser-known destinations.
