Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Egypt Tourism Statistics: 15.7M Arrivals in 2024
Egypt recorded 15.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, Egypt State Information Service reports. AirROI estimates 195,488 Airbnb stays in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026, with Cairo 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
- 1,205,253
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 90%
Key facts
Egypt Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Egypt State Information Service puts Egypt at 15.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Egypt at 195,488 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Egypt added up to 1,205,253 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Egypt lasted 6.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and November, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Egypt ran unbroken from July to December in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Egypt in October were booked furthest ahead, about 29 days, against 19 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90% of Egypt Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 14% and France at 9.5%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Egypt 3rd for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Cairo had the most Airbnb stays of the 23 towns it lists in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026, at 36,285, ahead of Hurghada and Gamsha.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Egypt?
Egypt State Information Service counted 15.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.7 millionTourist arrivals | Tourist arrivals to Egypt | 2024 | Egypt State Information Service |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Egypt
Egypt had 15,088 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 195,488 stays and 1,205,253 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.2 nights and was booked about 24 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 89 towns it tracks in Egypt; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 15,088
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 195,488
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,205,253
- Typical stay
- 6.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Egypt?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and November. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from July to December.
August ranks first, February 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, October, November, September, December, July, January, June, May, April, March, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.5% | 26 days |
| October | 9.0% | 29 days |
| November | 8.9% | 29 days |
| September | 8.9% | 20 days |
| December | 8.9% | 22 days |
| July | 8.8% | 27 days |
| January | 8.4% | 20 days |
| June | 7.7% | 19 days |
| May | 7.6% | 23 days |
| April | 7.6% | 26 days |
| March | 7.6% | 23 days |
| February | 7.0% | 23 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 Egypt Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Egypt Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, led by the United States at 14% and France at 9.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Cairo was the top origin city at 5.7%, ahead of London at 3%. The figures rest on 399,539 reviews, written over many years.
90% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 90%
- From within Egypt 10%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Egypt
Cairo, Hurghada and Gamsha took 38% of Airbnb stays in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 9 of the 23 towns, led by Cairo, and January in 4, led by Giza. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 64% in El Alamein to over 99% in Al Baairat Village.
| Cairo | 36,285 |
| Hurghada | 20,784 |
| Gamsha | 18,148 |
| Giza | 13,930 |
| Dahab | 11,330 |
| First New Cairo Qism | 6,230 |
| New Cairo | 5,604 |
| Second New Cairo Qism | 5,427 |
| Alexandria | 4,864 |
| Al Baairat Village | 4,534 |
| Sheikh Zayed City | 3,522 |
| Sharm Ash Sheikh | 3,498 |
| Abu Al Feda | 3,440 |
| Al Hadaba | 3,407 |
| Nazlat as Sammān | 3,046 |
| Sharm El-Sheikh | 2,917 |
| Mohammed Mazhar | 2,741 |
| 6th of October | 2,347 |
| Luxor | 2,088 |
| Bab El Louk | 1,530 |
| Al Ahia' | 1,306 |
| Ad Doqi | 1,071 |
| El Alamein | 678 |
* 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 23 of Egypt's 89 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 Egypt
How many tourists visit Egypt?
Egypt had 15.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Egypt State Information Service. AirROI estimates 195,488 Airbnb stays in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Egypt?
The busiest Airbnb month in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then October and November. The six busiest months run from July to December.
What is the quietest month in Egypt?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Egypt in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 23 days ahead, against 29 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Egypt?
A typical Airbnb stay in Egypt lasted 6.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 5.1 nights in September to 8.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Egypt come from?
Of Egypt Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 14% and France at 9.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Cairo at 5.7%, ahead of London at 3%.
What is the most booked town in Egypt on Airbnb?
Cairo was the most booked town in Egypt on Airbnb, with an estimated 36,285 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Hurghada and Gamsha.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Egypt State Information Service counts tourist arrivals (15.7 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 195,488 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 89 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 399,539 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.