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New Delhi Tourism Statistics: 41,178 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 41,178 Airbnb stays in New Delhi, India, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April. All of India had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 179,987
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 47%
Key facts
New Delhi Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of India at 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in New Delhi at 41,178 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in New Delhi added up to 179,987 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in New Delhi lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 16 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in New Delhi in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by November and February, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in New Delhi had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, November and February.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in New Delhi in November were booked furthest ahead, about 28 days, against 10 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 47% of New Delhi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 6.6%.
By place
- AirROI estimates New Delhi took 4.4% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks New Delhi 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 119 towns it lists in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit India?
UN Tourism counted 9.8 million international tourist arrivals for all of India in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, New Delhi accounted for 4.4% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of India | 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 New Delhi
New Delhi had 2,947 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 41,178 stays and 179,987 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.4 nights and was booked about 16 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,947
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 41,178
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 179,987
- Typical stay
- 4.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 16 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in New Delhi?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in New Delhi in the 12 months to October 2026, then November and February. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, April 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, February, March, October, September, August, January, July, June, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 17 days |
| November | 9.3% | 28 days |
| February | 9.2% | 20 days |
| March | 9.1% | 15 days |
| October | 8.9% | 22 days |
| September | 8.7% | 10 days |
| August | 8.0% | 10 days |
| January | 7.9% | 16 days |
| July | 7.6% | 16 days |
| June | 7.6% | 10 days |
| May | 7.0% | 10 days |
| April | 6.7% | 14 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 New Delhi Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among New Delhi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 47% came from abroad, led by the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 6.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New Delhi was the top origin city at 8.6%, ahead of Bengaluru at 5.1%. The figures rest on 157,114 reviews, written over many years.
47% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 47%
- From within India 53%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in New Delhi
How many tourists visit New Delhi?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts New Delhi at 4.4% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 41,178 Airbnb stays in New Delhi in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in New Delhi?
The busiest Airbnb month in New Delhi in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then November and February.
What is the quietest month in New Delhi?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in New Delhi in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 14 days ahead, against 28 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in New Delhi?
A typical Airbnb stay in New Delhi lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 16 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 5.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in New Delhi come from?
Of New Delhi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 47% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 6.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New Delhi at 8.6%, ahead of Bengaluru at 5.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (9.8 million in 2024 across India). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 41,178 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 are stays times the typical stay: 41,178 stays at 4.37 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 157,114 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.