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Bengaluru Tourism Statistics: 51,325 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 51,325 Airbnb stays in Bengaluru, in Karnataka, India, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, 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
- 282,694
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within India, among guests who left a review
- 69%
Key facts
Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru at 51,325 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bengaluru added up to 282,694 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bengaluru lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 12 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Bengaluru in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and June, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Bengaluru had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, December and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bengaluru in December were booked furthest ahead, about 19 days, against 7 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 69% of Bengaluru Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India, and the United States at 11% and the United Kingdom at 3.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Bengaluru took 5.4% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Bengaluru first for Airbnb stays among the 8 towns it lists in Karnataka 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, Bengaluru accounted for 5.4% 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 Bengaluru
Bengaluru had 3,739 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 51,325 stays and 282,694 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 12 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,739
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 51,325
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 282,694
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 12 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bengaluru?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Bengaluru in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and June. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August 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: August, December, June, September, January, May, November, July, March, February, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.1% | 12 days |
| December | 9.0% | 19 days |
| June | 9.0% | 10 days |
| September | 8.9% | 7 days |
| January | 8.8% | 14 days |
| May | 8.6% | 8 days |
| November | 8.2% | 15 days |
| July | 8.1% | 14 days |
| March | 8.1% | 10 days |
| February | 7.8% | 12 days |
| October | 7.5% | 13 days |
| April | 6.9% | 10 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 Bengaluru Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Bengaluru Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India (69%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 11% and the United Kingdom at 3.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Bengaluru was the top origin city at 22%, ahead of Mumbai at 5.3%. The figures rest on 142,740 reviews, written over many years.
69% from within India
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within India 69%
- From abroad 31%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bengaluru
How many tourists visit Bengaluru?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Bengaluru at 5.4% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 51,325 Airbnb stays in Bengaluru in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Bengaluru?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bengaluru in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then December and June.
What is the quietest month in Bengaluru?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Bengaluru in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 10 days ahead, against 19 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bengaluru?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bengaluru lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 12 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 6.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bengaluru come from?
Of Bengaluru Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 69% were from within India, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 11% and the United Kingdom at 3.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Bengaluru at 22%, ahead of Mumbai at 5.3%.
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 51,325 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: 51,325 stays at 5.51 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 142,740 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.