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Mumbai Tourism Statistics: 54,317 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 54,317 Airbnb stays in Mumbai, in Maharashtra, 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
- 258,841
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 42%
Key facts
Mumbai 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 Mumbai at 54,317 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Mumbai added up to 258,841 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Mumbai lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 17 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Mumbai in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and November, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Mumbai had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, September and November.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Mumbai in January were booked furthest ahead, about 31 days, against 10 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 42% of Mumbai 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 7.4%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Mumbai took 5.8% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Mumbai first 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, Mumbai accounted for 5.8% 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 Mumbai
Mumbai had 3,234 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 54,317 stays and 258,841 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 17 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,234
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 54,317
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 258,841
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 17 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Mumbai?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Mumbai in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and November. 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, September, November, January, February, March, August, June, October, May, July, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.1% | 22 days |
| September | 9.3% | 10 days |
| November | 9.1% | 26 days |
| January | 9.0% | 31 days |
| February | 8.6% | 20 days |
| March | 8.4% | 12 days |
| August | 8.3% | 12 days |
| June | 7.9% | 12 days |
| October | 7.6% | 16 days |
| May | 7.5% | 10 days |
| July | 7.2% | 13 days |
| April | 7.0% | 13 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 Mumbai Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Mumbai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 42% came from abroad, led by the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 7.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Mumbai was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Bengaluru at 7.8%. The figures rest on 133,167 reviews, written over many years.
42% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 42%
- From within India 58%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Mumbai
How many tourists visit Mumbai?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Mumbai at 5.8% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 54,317 Airbnb stays in Mumbai in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Mumbai?
The busiest Airbnb month in Mumbai in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then September and November.
What is the quietest month in Mumbai?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Mumbai in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and July ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 13 days ahead, against 31 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Mumbai?
A typical Airbnb stay in Mumbai lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 17 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in September to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Mumbai come from?
Of Mumbai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 42% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 7.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Mumbai at 13%, ahead of Bengaluru at 7.8%.
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 54,317 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: 54,317 stays at 4.77 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 133,167 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.