Short-term rentals: say what exactly you’re looking for

Short-term rentals in India: prices, licences and how to book

Updated 4 November 2026

Short-term rentals in India are priced per night, per week or per month, and the price depends mainly on the city and the type of place. Some house listings start from about ₹7,000 a month, while rates can be high in prime areas, according to listings for November 2026. To get current offers for your dates and area, describe the stay on BlaBlaPrice.

• Length of stay. Nightly, weekly and monthly stays are priced differently, so state the number of nights or months you need.
• Location. Rates are highest in prime areas, and tourist places such as Goa, Nainital and Puri have their own market.
• Type of place. A flat, a house, a room, a homestay or a hostel bed each have their own price.
• Furnishing. Fully furnished places with a kitchen and wifi are the usual offer for a stay of a month or longer.

Licences in the big cities

In Mumbai, the municipal corporation (BMC) grants licences for short-term rentals for 10 years, and they are renewed through its online module and app. In Bengaluru, some short-term rentals may need a trade licence from the city's civic body, particularly where the stay is run as a commercial guest business. Several states also require homestays to be registered with the tourism department. Ask the host which of these applies before you book.

Season and climate

The climate is tropical: hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Plan trips for the drier months if you can, and for stays in the wet season look at how the place handles rain, such as the drains, the roof and the damp in the bathroom.

Long stays and paperwork

A rental agreement must be drawn up on stamp paper, and registration is legally required where the lease is longer than 11 months. Stamp duty rates vary by state, so ask the host for the written agreement before you pay a deposit, and check that the rent is stated in rupees per month.

What to write in the request

Give the city, the exact dates or months, the number of guests, the type of place (flat, house, room or hostel bed) and your budget in rupees per night or per month. Say whether you need a kitchen, wifi or a place that is fully furnished, and state the size in square feet or square metres if it matters to you.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and what is included. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them, and it is free for buyers. Start with a request from the home page, or look at apartments for daily or hourly rent and hotels and holiday resorts.