Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Cyprus Tourism Statistics: 4M Arrivals in 2024
Cyprus recorded 4 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 146,412 Airbnb stays in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, with Paphos 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
- 919,326
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 94%
Key facts
Cyprus Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Cyprus at 4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cyprus at 146,412 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cyprus added up to 919,326 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cyprus lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and October, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Cyprus ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cyprus in October were booked furthest ahead, about 86 days, against 28 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94% of Cyprus Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 22% and Germany at 14%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cyprus 26th for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Paphos had the most Airbnb stays of the 17 towns it lists in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, at 27,810, ahead of Larnaca and Paralimni.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Cyprus?
UN Tourism counted 4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 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 Cyprus
Cyprus had 9,764 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 146,412 stays and 919,326 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.3 nights and was booked about 56 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 61 towns it tracks in Cyprus; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 9,764
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 146,412
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 919,326
- Typical stay
- 6.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cyprus?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and October. 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, September, October, July, June, May, November, April, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.9% | 80 days |
| September | 10.3% | 69 days |
| October | 10.1% | 86 days |
| July | 9.9% | 69 days |
| June | 9.1% | 58 days |
| May | 8.6% | 57 days |
| November | 7.6% | 64 days |
| April | 7.2% | 48 days |
| March | 6.8% | 38 days |
| December | 6.7% | 35 days |
| February | 6.6% | 33 days |
| January | 6.2% | 28 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 Cyprus Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cyprus Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (94%), led by the United Kingdom at 22% and Germany at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 4.5%, ahead of Berlin at 2.5%. The figures rest on 308,063 reviews, written over many years.
94% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 94%
- From within Cyprus 6%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Cyprus
Paphos, Larnaca and Paralimni took 43% of Airbnb stays in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 17 towns, led by Paralimni, and October in 5, led by Larnaca. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 86% in Germasogeia to 98% in Famagusta.
| Paphos | 27,810 |
| Larnaca | 23,071 |
| Paralimni | 11,826 |
| Limassol | 10,011 |
| Peyia | 9,663 |
| Nicosia | 8,053 |
| Ayia Napa | 7,847 |
| Kyrenia | 6,800 |
| Polis Chrysochous | 2,901 |
| Κοινότητα Χλώρακα | 2,255 |
| Germasogeia | 2,054 |
| Kouklia | 1,576 |
| Trikomo | 1,501 |
| Karavas | 1,484 |
| Famagusta | 1,357 |
| Sotira | 1,263 |
| Neo Chorio | 1,235 |
* 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 Cyprus' 61 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 Cyprus
How many tourists visit Cyprus?
Cyprus had 4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 146,412 Airbnb stays in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Cyprus?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and October. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Cyprus?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 28 days ahead, against 86 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cyprus?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cyprus lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.7 nights in March to 7.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cyprus come from?
Of Cyprus Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 22% and Germany at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 4.5%, ahead of Berlin at 2.5%.
What is the most booked town in Cyprus on Airbnb?
Paphos was the most booked town in Cyprus on Airbnb, with an estimated 27,810 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Larnaca and Paralimni.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 146,412 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 61 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 308,063 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.