Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Hungary Tourism Statistics: 13.2M Arrivals in 2024
Hungary recorded 13.2 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 462,950 Airbnb stays in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026, with Budapest the most booked city. The busiest month was September.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,927,343
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 93%
Key facts
Hungary Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Hungary at 13.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Hungary at 462,950 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Hungary added up to 1,927,343 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Hungary lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and December, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Hungary had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were September, August and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Hungary in July were booked furthest ahead, about 84 days, against 33 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93% of Hungary Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 13% and the United States at 11%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Hungary 17th for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Budapest had the most Airbnb stays of the 13 towns it lists in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026, at 394,815, ahead of Siófok and Szeged.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Hungary?
UN Tourism counted 13.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2 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 Hungary
Hungary had 14,459 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 462,950 stays and 1,927,343 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.2 nights and was booked about 54 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 62 towns it tracks in Hungary; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 14,459
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 462,950
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,927,343
- Typical stay
- 4.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 54 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Hungary?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and December. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
September 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: September, August, December, October, May, July, June, April, November, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 9.9% | 48 days |
| August | 9.8% | 62 days |
| December | 9.2% | 49 days |
| October | 8.9% | 42 days |
| May | 8.7% | 70 days |
| July | 8.6% | 84 days |
| June | 8.3% | 65 days |
| April | 8.1% | 47 days |
| November | 8.1% | 39 days |
| March | 7.5% | 35 days |
| February | 6.9% | 33 days |
| January | 6.1% | 34 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 Hungary Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Hungary Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (93%), led by the United Kingdom at 13% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Budapest was the top origin city at 3.4%, ahead of London at 2.7%. The figures rest on 1,317,638 reviews, written over many years.
93% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 93%
- From within Hungary 7%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Hungary
Budapest, Siófok and Szeged took 88% of Airbnb stays in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 7 of the 13 towns, led by Szeged, and July in 5, led by Siófok. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 51% in Pécs to 96% in Budapest.
| Budapest | 394,815 |
| Siófok | 5,660 |
| Szeged | 5,342 |
| Pécs | 5,246 |
| Debrecen | 4,877 |
| Eger | 3,617 |
| Győr | 3,549 |
| Miskolc | 2,048 |
| Balatonfüred | 1,934 |
| Keszthely | 1,684 |
| Balatonalmádi | 1,385 |
| Hévíz | 1,344 |
| Hajdúszoboszló | 1,266 |
* 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 13 of Hungary's 62 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 Hungary
How many tourists visit Hungary?
Hungary had 13.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 462,950 Airbnb stays in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Hungary?
The busiest Airbnb month in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and December.
What is the quietest month in Hungary?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Hungary in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 34 days ahead, against 84 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Hungary?
A typical Airbnb stay in Hungary lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in May to 4.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Hungary come from?
Of Hungary Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 13% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Budapest at 3.4%, ahead of London at 2.7%.
What is the most booked town in Hungary on Airbnb?
Budapest was the most booked town in Hungary on Airbnb, with an estimated 394,815 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Siófok and Szeged.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (13.2 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 462,950 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 62 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 1,317,638 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.