Tourism statisticsState2026
Karnataka Tourism Statistics: 101,837 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 101,837 Airbnb stays in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026, with Bengaluru the most booked town. The busiest month was December. 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
- 495,345
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within India, among guests who left a review
- 72%
Key facts
Karnataka 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 Karnataka at 101,837 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Karnataka added up to 495,345 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Karnataka lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 13 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Karnataka had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Karnataka in January were booked furthest ahead, about 16 days, against 8 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 72% of Karnataka Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India, and the United States at 9.5% and the United Kingdom at 3.7% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Karnataka took 10.8% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Bengaluru had the most Airbnb stays of the 8 towns it lists in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026, at 51,325, ahead of Bangalore Urban and Mysuru.
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, Karnataka accounted for 10.8% 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 Karnataka
Karnataka had 7,374 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 101,837 stays and 495,345 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 13 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 24 towns it tracks in Karnataka; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,374
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 101,837
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 495,345
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 13 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Karnataka?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. 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, August, September, July, June, January, May, March, November, October, February, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 16 days |
| August | 8.9% | 13 days |
| September | 8.8% | 8 days |
| July | 8.6% | 14 days |
| June | 8.6% | 10 days |
| January | 8.4% | 16 days |
| May | 8.3% | 10 days |
| March | 8.2% | 10 days |
| November | 7.8% | 16 days |
| October | 7.8% | 12 days |
| February | 7.6% | 14 days |
| April | 7.0% | 12 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 Karnataka Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Karnataka Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India (72%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 9.5% and the United Kingdom at 3.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Bengaluru was the top origin city at 26%, ahead of Mumbai at 5.1%. The figures rest on 257,045 reviews, written over many years.
72% from within India
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within India 72%
- From abroad 28%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban and Mysuru took 79% of Airbnb stays in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 7 of the 8 towns, led by Bangalore Urban, and August in 1, led by Bengaluru. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 11% in Chikkamagaluru to 36% in Gokarna.
| Bengaluru | 51,325 |
| Bangalore Urban | 21,240 |
| Mysuru | 7,650 |
| Madikeri | 5,096 |
| Udupi | 2,491 |
| Mangalore | 2,280 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 1,479 |
| Gokarna | 1,395 |
* 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. India is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 8 of Karnataka's 24 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 Karnataka
How many tourists visit Karnataka?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Karnataka at 10.8% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 101,837 Airbnb stays in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Karnataka?
The busiest Airbnb month in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Karnataka?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Karnataka in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 12 days ahead, against 16 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Karnataka?
A typical Airbnb stay in Karnataka lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 13 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Karnataka come from?
Of Karnataka Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 72% were from within India, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 9.5% and the United Kingdom at 3.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Bengaluru at 26%, ahead of Mumbai at 5.1%.
What is the most booked town in Karnataka on Airbnb?
Bengaluru was the most booked town in Karnataka on Airbnb, with an estimated 51,325 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Bangalore Urban and Mysuru.
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 101,837 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 24 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 257,045 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.