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Chennai Tourism Statistics: 22,123 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 22,123 Airbnb stays in Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, 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
- 105,301
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 44%
Key facts
Chennai 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 Chennai at 22,123 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Chennai added up to 105,301 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Chennai lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 16 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Chennai in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Chennai 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 Chennai in January were booked furthest ahead, about 20 days, against 11 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 44% of Chennai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 17% and the United Kingdom at 5.1%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Chennai took 2.3% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Chennai 9th 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, Chennai accounted for 2.3% 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 Chennai
Chennai had 1,453 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 22,123 stays and 105,301 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 16 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,453
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 22,123
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 105,301
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 16 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Chennai?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Chennai 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, June, July, January, March, November, February, May, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.2% | 17 days |
| August | 9.3% | 19 days |
| September | 9.0% | 11 days |
| June | 9.0% | 16 days |
| July | 8.8% | 18 days |
| January | 8.3% | 20 days |
| March | 8.0% | 12 days |
| November | 8.0% | 17 days |
| February | 7.7% | 20 days |
| May | 7.7% | 15 days |
| October | 7.3% | 15 days |
| April | 6.7% | 16 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 Chennai Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Chennai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 44% came from abroad, led by the United States at 17% and the United Kingdom at 5.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Chennai was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Bengaluru at 12%. The figures rest on 49,731 reviews, written over many years.
44% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 44%
- From within India 56%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Chennai
How many tourists visit Chennai?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Chennai at 2.3% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 22,123 Airbnb stays in Chennai in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Chennai?
The busiest Airbnb month in Chennai in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Chennai?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Chennai in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 16 days ahead, against 20 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Chennai?
A typical Airbnb stay in Chennai lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 16 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.4 nights in September to 6.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Chennai come from?
Of Chennai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 44% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 17% and the United Kingdom at 5.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Chennai at 13%, ahead of Bengaluru at 12%.
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 22,123 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: 22,123 stays at 4.76 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 49,731 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.