Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Israel Tourism Statistics: 961,000 Arrivals in 2024
Israel recorded 961,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 130,949 Airbnb stays in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026, with Tel-Aviv the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 670,987
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 55%
Key facts
Israel Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Israel at 961,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Israel at 130,949 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Israel added up to 670,987 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Israel lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Israel ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Israel in November were booked furthest ahead, about 91 days, against 25 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 55% of Israel Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 28% and France at 5.3%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Israel 13th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Tel-Aviv had the most Airbnb stays of the 16 towns it lists in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026, at 22,476, ahead of Eilat and Jerusalem.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Israel?
UN Tourism counted 961,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961,000International tourist arrivals | 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 Israel
Israel had 11,087 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 130,949 stays and 670,987 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 39 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 65 towns it tracks in Israel; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 11,087
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 130,949
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 670,987
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Israel?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. April was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
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, July, September, October, June, May, January, December, February, November, March, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.7% | 49 days |
| July | 9.7% | 42 days |
| September | 9.5% | 35 days |
| October | 8.9% | 89 days |
| June | 8.6% | 32 days |
| May | 8.1% | 37 days |
| January | 7.8% | 25 days |
| December | 7.4% | 27 days |
| February | 7.3% | 26 days |
| November | 7.3% | 91 days |
| March | 7.0% | 35 days |
| April | 6.6% | 43 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 Israel Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Israel Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 55% came from abroad, led by the United States at 28% and France at 5.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Tel Aviv-Yafo was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of New York at 5.7%. The figures rest on 422,164 reviews, written over many years.
55% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 55%
- From within Israel 45%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Israel
Tel-Aviv, Eilat and Jerusalem took 48% of Airbnb stays in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 15 of the 16 towns, led by Tel-Aviv, and November in 1, led by Be’er-Sheva. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 13% in Galil Elyon Regional Council to 79% in Jerusalem.
| Tel-Aviv | 22,476 |
| Eilat | 22,330 |
| Jerusalem | 18,032 |
| Haifa | 6,431 |
| Tel Aviv-Yafo | 6,427 |
| Netanya | 3,901 |
| Golan Regional Council | 3,473 |
| Bat Yam | 2,724 |
| Herzliya | 2,344 |
| Safed | 2,224 |
| Tiberias | 2,078 |
| Galil Elyon Regional Council | 1,864 |
| Merom HaGalil Regional Council | 1,739 |
| Hof HaCarmel Regional Council | 1,654 |
| Misgav Regional Council | 1,526 |
| Be’er-Sheva | 1,097 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 16 of Israel's 65 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Israel
How many tourists visit Israel?
Israel had 961,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 130,949 Airbnb stays in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Israel?
The busiest Airbnb month in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Israel?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Israel in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 43 days ahead, against 91 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Israel?
A typical Airbnb stay in Israel lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in April to 6.6 nights in October.
Where do Airbnb guests in Israel come from?
Of Israel Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 55% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 28% and France at 5.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Tel Aviv-Yafo at 10%, ahead of New York at 5.7%.
What is the most booked town in Israel on Airbnb?
Tel-Aviv was the most booked town in Israel on Airbnb, with an estimated 22,476 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Eilat and Jerusalem.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (961,000 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 130,949 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 65 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 422,164 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.