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Jerusalem Tourism Statistics: 18,032 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 18,032 Airbnb stays in Jerusalem, Israel, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was April. All of Israel had 961,000 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
- 113,774
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 79%
Key facts
Jerusalem Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Israel at 961,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Jerusalem at 18,032 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Jerusalem added up to 113,774 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Jerusalem lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 50 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Jerusalem in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Jerusalem had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, January and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Jerusalem in November were booked furthest ahead, about 164 days, against 28 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 79% of Jerusalem Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 50% and France at 5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Jerusalem took 13.8% of all Airbnb stays in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Jerusalem 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 16 towns it lists in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Israel?
UN Tourism counted 961,000 international tourist arrivals for all of Israel in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Jerusalem accounted for 13.8% of Airbnb stays in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961,000International tourist arrivals, all of Israel | 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 Jerusalem
Jerusalem had 1,699 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 18,032 stays and 113,774 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.3 nights and was booked about 50 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,699
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 18,032
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 113,774
- Typical stay
- 6.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 50 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Jerusalem?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Jerusalem 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.
August 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: August, January, September, July, October, February, June, May, December, March, November, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.4% | 43 days |
| January | 10.2% | 29 days |
| September | 9.8% | 49 days |
| July | 9.3% | 48 days |
| October | 8.9% | 136 days |
| February | 8.7% | 28 days |
| June | 8.2% | 36 days |
| May | 7.9% | 40 days |
| December | 7.5% | 38 days |
| March | 6.6% | 43 days |
| November | 6.5% | 164 days |
| April | 6.0% | 42 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 Jerusalem Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Jerusalem Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 79% came from abroad, led by the United States at 50% and France at 5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 11%, and Jerusalem itself came second at 3.1%. The figures rest on 73,181 reviews, written over many years.
79% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 79%
- From within Israel 21%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Jerusalem
How many tourists visit Jerusalem?
Israel as a whole had 961,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Jerusalem at 13.8% of Airbnb stays in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 18,032 Airbnb stays in Jerusalem in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Jerusalem?
The busiest Airbnb month in Jerusalem in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then January and September.
What is the quietest month in Jerusalem?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Jerusalem in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 42 days ahead, against 164 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Jerusalem?
A typical Airbnb stay in Jerusalem lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 50 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in April to 8.0 nights in October.
Where do Airbnb guests in Jerusalem come from?
Of Jerusalem Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 79% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 50% and France at 5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 11%, and Jerusalem itself came second at 3.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (961,000 in 2024 across Israel). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 18,032 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: 18,032 stays at 6.31 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 73,181 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.