Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Albania Tourism Statistics: 11.5M Arrivals in 2024
Albania recorded 11.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 194,251 Airbnb stays in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026, with Tirana the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,039,782
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Albania Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Albania at 11.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Albania at 194,251 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Albania added up to 1,039,782 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Albania lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Albania ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Albania in August were booked furthest ahead, about 59 days, against 22 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Albania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 16% and Germany at 15%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Albania 23rd for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Tirana had the most Airbnb stays of the 17 towns it lists in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026, at 75,187, ahead of Sarandë and Vlorë.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Albania?
UN Tourism counted 11.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Albania
Albania had 13,680 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 194,251 stays and 1,039,782 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 34 towns it tracks in Albania; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 13,680
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 194,251
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,039,782
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Albania?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, September, June, May, October, April, November, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.6% | 59 days |
| July | 11.0% | 56 days |
| September | 10.7% | 41 days |
| June | 9.6% | 44 days |
| May | 8.5% | 39 days |
| October | 8.3% | 35 days |
| April | 7.5% | 33 days |
| November | 6.8% | 31 days |
| March | 6.5% | 25 days |
| December | 6.2% | 22 days |
| February | 6.1% | 26 days |
| January | 6.0% | 26 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Albania Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Albania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (98%), led by France at 16% and Germany at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.7%, ahead of Paris at 2.1%. The figures rest on 479,897 reviews, written over many years.
98% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 98%
- From within Albania 2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Albania
Tirana, Sarandë and Vlorë took 62% of Airbnb stays in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 16 of the 17 towns, led by Sarandë, and September in 1, led by Tirana. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 94% in Korçë to over 99% in Lezhë.
| Tirana | 75,187 |
| Sarandë | 30,205 |
| Vlorë | 14,277 |
| Himarë | 11,401 |
| Bashkia Durrës | 10,991 |
| Durrës | 9,410 |
| Shkodër | 7,164 |
| Ksamil | 6,719 |
| Berat | 6,621 |
| Kavajë | 1,953 |
| Gjirokastër | 1,889 |
| Gjirokastra | 1,857 |
| Golem | 1,762 |
| Orikum | 1,617 |
| Lukovë | 1,267 |
| Korçë | 1,073 |
| Lezhë | 972 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 17 of Albania's 34 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Albania
How many tourists visit Albania?
Albania had 11.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 194,251 Airbnb stays in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Albania?
The busiest Airbnb month in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Albania?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Albania in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 26 days ahead, against 59 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Albania?
A typical Airbnb stay in Albania lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.2 nights in September to 7.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Albania come from?
Of Albania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 16% and Germany at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.7%, ahead of Paris at 2.1%.
What is the most booked town in Albania on Airbnb?
Tirana was the most booked town in Albania on Airbnb, with an estimated 75,187 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Sarandë and Vlorë.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (11.5 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 194,251 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 34 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 479,897 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.