Tourism statisticsCity2026
Kolkata Tourism Statistics: 17,815 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 17,815 Airbnb stays in Kolkata, in West Bengal, 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
- 84,349
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within India, among guests who left a review
- 65%
Key facts
Kolkata 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 Kolkata at 17,815 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kolkata added up to 84,349 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kolkata lasted 4.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Kolkata in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Kolkata had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, January and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kolkata in November were booked furthest ahead, about 46 days, against 10 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 65% of Kolkata 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 5.1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Kolkata took 1.9% of all Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Kolkata 12th 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, Kolkata accounted for 1.9% 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 Kolkata
Kolkata had 1,076 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 17,815 stays and 84,349 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.7 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,076
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 17,815
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 84,349
- Typical stay
- 4.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kolkata?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Kolkata in the 12 months to October 2026, then January 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, January, September, November, March, February, August, June, July, May, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11.2% | 28 days |
| January | 9.3% | 30 days |
| September | 9.1% | 10 days |
| November | 8.9% | 46 days |
| March | 8.4% | 16 days |
| February | 8.4% | 26 days |
| August | 8.3% | 11 days |
| June | 7.9% | 10 days |
| July | 7.6% | 17 days |
| May | 7.2% | 12 days |
| October | 7.1% | 19 days |
| April | 6.7% | 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 Kolkata Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Kolkata Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within India (65%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 11% and the United Kingdom at 5.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kolkata was the top origin city at 16%, ahead of Bengaluru at 8.8%. The figures rest on 50,417 reviews, written over many years.
65% from within India
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within India 65%
- From abroad 35%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kolkata
How many tourists visit Kolkata?
India as a whole had 9.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Kolkata at 1.9% of Airbnb stays in India in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 17,815 Airbnb stays in Kolkata in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Kolkata?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kolkata in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then January and September.
What is the quietest month in Kolkata?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Kolkata in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 13 days ahead, against 46 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kolkata?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kolkata lasted 4.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 5.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kolkata come from?
Of Kolkata Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 65% were from within India, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 11% and the United Kingdom at 5.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kolkata at 16%, ahead of Bengaluru at 8.8%.
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 17,815 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: 17,815 stays at 4.73 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 50,417 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.