Airbnb Revenue Estimator

What is the Airbnb Revenue Estimator?

This airbnb income calculator estimates what a short-term rental earns after platform fees, cleaning, utilities and rent or EMI.

It compares the result with simply renting the property out long-term.

How to use the Airbnb Revenue Estimator

1. Nightly Rate (₹, before GST) (sample: 3,500)
2. Occupancy (%) (sample: 60)
3. Average Stay (nights) (sample: 2.5)
4. Cleaning Fee Charged per Stay (₹) (sample: 500)
5. Platform Host Fee (%) (sample: 3)
6. Your Cleaning and Laundry Cost per Stay (₹) (sample: 600)
7. Electricity, Wi-Fi, Supplies (₹ a month) (sample: 6,000)
8. Maintenance and Wear (₹ a month) (sample: 3,000)
9. Rent or EMI on the Property (₹ a month) (sample: 25,000)
10. Long-term Rent You Could Get Instead (₹ a month) (sample: 25,000)
11. Press Estimate Airbnb Income (results also refresh as you type). The result card shows the Monthly Net Income, along with Nights booked a month, Gross booking income, Platform fees and Operating costs incl. rent / EMI.

Formula used

Net = Nights × Rate + Stays × Cleaning fee − Platform fee − Costs

• Nights booked = 30 × occupancy
• Stays = nights ÷ average stay

Worked example

These are the sample values already filled in the calculator above, and the result it returns for them:

Tips for using the Airbnb Revenue Estimator

• Check housing society rules and local registration requirements before listing.
• Short-term rentals often earn more, but need far more work than a long-term tenant.