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Ghana Tourism Statistics: 1.3M Arrivals in 2024
Ghana recorded 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024, the Ghana Tourism Authority reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 43,694 Airbnb stays in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026, with Accra the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 298,443
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 85%
Key facts
Ghana Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Ghana Tourism Authority puts Ghana at 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Ghana at 43,694 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Ghana added up to 298,443 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Ghana lasted 6.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 27 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Ghana ran unbroken from July to December in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Ghana in December were booked furthest ahead, about 45 days, against 18 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 85% of Ghana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 38% and the United Kingdom at 17%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Ghana 7th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Accra had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026, at 35,878, ahead of Kumasi and Tema.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Ghana?
The Ghana Tourism Authority counted 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,288,804International arrivals | International arrivals to Ghana | 2024 | Ghana Tourism Authority |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Ghana
Ghana had 4,129 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 43,694 stays and 298,443 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.8 nights and was booked about 27 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 20 towns it tracks in Ghana; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,129
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 43,694
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 298,443
- Typical stay
- 6.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 27 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Ghana?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. May was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from July to December.
December ranks first, May 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, August, September, July, October, November, January, March, April, June, February, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 45 days |
| August | 8.9% | 26 days |
| September | 8.4% | 18 days |
| July | 8.4% | 27 days |
| October | 8.3% | 24 days |
| November | 8.3% | 29 days |
| January | 8.2% | 28 days |
| March | 8.2% | 19 days |
| April | 8.2% | 25 days |
| June | 7.9% | 19 days |
| February | 7.7% | 19 days |
| May | 7.5% | 18 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 Ghana Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Ghana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% came from abroad, led by the United States at 38% and the United Kingdom at 17%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Accra was the top origin city at 9.8%, ahead of London at 6.5%. The figures rest on 103,645 reviews, written over many years.
85% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 85%
- From within Ghana 15%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Ghana
Accra, Kumasi and Tema took 88% of Airbnb stays in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 3 towns, led by Accra, and July in 1, led by Kumasi. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 71% in Tema to 86% in Accra.
* 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 3 of Ghana's 20 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 Ghana
How many tourists visit Ghana?
Ghana had 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 43,694 Airbnb stays in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Ghana?
The busiest Airbnb month in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September. The six busiest months run from July to December.
What is the quietest month in Ghana?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Ghana in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 18 days ahead, against 45 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Ghana?
A typical Airbnb stay in Ghana lasted 6.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 27 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in September to 7.9 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Ghana come from?
Of Ghana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 38% and the United Kingdom at 17%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Accra at 9.8%, ahead of London at 6.5%.
What is the most booked town in Ghana on Airbnb?
Accra was the most booked town in Ghana on Airbnb, with an estimated 35,878 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Kumasi and Tema.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Ghana Tourism Authority counts international arrivals (1,288,804 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 43,694 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 20 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 103,645 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.