Tourism statisticsCity2026
Varanasi Tourism Statistics: 22,865 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 22,865 Airbnb stays in Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was May. 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
- 71,809
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within India, among guests who left a review
- 68%
Key facts
Varanasi 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 Varanasi at 22,865 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Varanasi added up to 71,809 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Varanasi lasted 3.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Varanasi in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and February, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Varanasi ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Varanasi in November were booked furthest ahead, about 38 days, against 11 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 68% of Varanasi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India, and the United States at 8.5% and the United Kingdom at 4.4% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Varanasi took 2.4% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Varanasi 8th 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, Varanasi accounted for 2.4% 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 Varanasi
Varanasi had 1,455 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 22,865 stays and 71,809 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.1 nights and was booked about 19 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,455
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 22,865
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 71,809
- Typical stay
- 3.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 19 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Varanasi?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Varanasi in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and February. May was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
December ranks first, May 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, March, February, November, January, July, October, September, June, April, August, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11.6% | 13 days |
| March | 10.5% | 15 days |
| February | 8.8% | 24 days |
| November | 8.7% | 38 days |
| January | 8.6% | 18 days |
| July | 7.9% | 16 days |
| October | 7.9% | 25 days |
| September | 7.7% | 14 days |
| June | 7.5% | 11 days |
| April | 7.1% | 18 days |
| August | 7.1% | 13 days |
| May | 6.7% | 15 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 Varanasi Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Varanasi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India (68%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 8.5% and the United Kingdom at 4.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Bengaluru was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of New Delhi at 6.2%. The figures rest on 43,430 reviews, written over many years.
68% from within India
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within India 68%
- From abroad 32%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Varanasi
How many tourists visit Varanasi?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Varanasi at 2.4% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 22,865 Airbnb stays in Varanasi in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Varanasi?
The busiest Airbnb month in Varanasi in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then March and February. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Varanasi?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Varanasi in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and August ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 15 days ahead, against 38 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Varanasi?
A typical Airbnb stay in Varanasi lasted 3.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.4 nights in September to 4.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Varanasi come from?
Of Varanasi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 68% were from within India, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 8.5% and the United Kingdom at 4.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Bengaluru at 11%, ahead of New Delhi at 6.2%.
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 22,865 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: 22,865 stays at 3.14 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 43,430 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.