Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Bahrain Tourism Statistics: 6.6M Arrivals in 2024
Bahrain recorded 6.6 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 7,134 Airbnb stays in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026, with Manama the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 40,557
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Bahrain Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Bahrain at 6.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bahrain at 7,134 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bahrain added up to 40,557 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bahrain lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 14 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by November and October, with August the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Bahrain had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, November and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bahrain in April were booked furthest ahead, about 38 days, against 8 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Bahrain Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Saudi Arabia at 56% and the United States at 10%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Bahrain 27th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Manama had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,924, ahead of the Amwaj Islands.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bahrain?
UN Tourism counted 6.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 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 Bahrain
Bahrain had 769 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 7,134 stays and 40,557 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 14 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 6 towns it tracks in Bahrain; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 769
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 7,134
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 40,557
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 14 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bahrain?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026, then November and October. August was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, August 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: December, November, October, July, January, June, May, February, March, April, September, August.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.5% | 12 days |
| November | 10.5% | 13 days |
| October | 9.5% | 21 days |
| July | 9.1% | 13 days |
| January | 8.8% | 13 days |
| June | 8.6% | 10 days |
| May | 8.4% | 18 days |
| February | 7.3% | 12 days |
| March | 7.2% | 14 days |
| April | 6.8% | 38 days |
| September | 6.7% | 8 days |
| August | 6.4% | 13 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 Bahrain Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bahrain Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by Saudi Arabia at 56% and the United States at 10%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Riyadh was the top origin city at 25%, ahead of Al Khobar at 6.7%. The figures rest on 32,618 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Bahrain 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Bahrain
December is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Manama, and May in 1, led by the Amwaj Islands. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 96% in the Amwaj Islands to 97% in Manama.
| Manama | 4,924 |
| Amwaj Islands | 873 |
* 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. Saudi Arabia is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 2 of Bahrain's 6 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 Bahrain
How many tourists visit Bahrain?
Bahrain had 6.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 7,134 Airbnb stays in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Bahrain?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then November and October.
What is the quietest month in Bahrain?
August was the quietest Airbnb month in Bahrain in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in August were booked about 13 days ahead, against 38 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bahrain?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bahrain lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 14 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 7.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bahrain come from?
Of Bahrain Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Saudi Arabia at 56% and the United States at 10%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Riyadh at 25%, ahead of Al Khobar at 6.7%.
What is the most booked town in Bahrain on Airbnb?
Manama was the most booked town in Bahrain on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,924 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of the Amwaj Islands.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (6.6 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 7,134 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 6 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 32,618 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.