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Kazakhstan Tourism Statistics: 10.4M Arrivals in 2024
Kazakhstan recorded 10.4 million 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 49,801 Airbnb stays in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, with Almaty 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
- 263,602
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 92%
Key facts
Kazakhstan Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts Kazakhstan at 10.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kazakhstan at 49,801 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kazakhstan added up to 263,602 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kazakhstan lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Kazakhstan ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kazakhstan in August were booked furthest ahead, about 33 days, against 15 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 92% of Kazakhstan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 11% and China at 6.7%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Kazakhstan 15th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Almaty had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, at 39,798, ahead of Astana.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Kazakhstan?
UN Tourism counted 10.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4 millionInternational 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 Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan had 3,469 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 49,801 stays and 263,602 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 8 towns it tracks in Kazakhstan; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,469
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 49,801
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 263,602
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kazakhstan?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January 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, September, July, June, May, October, December, April, March, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.4% | 33 days |
| September | 10.5% | 20 days |
| July | 9.5% | 24 days |
| June | 9.3% | 20 days |
| May | 8.6% | 21 days |
| October | 7.8% | 17 days |
| December | 7.8% | 18 days |
| April | 7.5% | 20 days |
| March | 7.1% | 15 days |
| November | 7.0% | 15 days |
| February | 6.8% | 20 days |
| January | 6.7% | 23 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 Kazakhstan Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Kazakhstan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (92%), led by the United States at 11% and China at 6.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Almaty was the top origin city at 4.3%, ahead of London at 2.5%. The figures rest on 63,202 reviews, written over many years.
92% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 92%
- From within Kazakhstan 8%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Kazakhstan
August is the busiest Airbnb month in all 2 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 82% in Astana to 94% in Almaty.
* 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 2 of Kazakhstan's 8 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 Kazakhstan
How many tourists visit Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan had 10.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 49,801 Airbnb stays in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Kazakhstan?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Kazakhstan?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 23 days ahead, against 33 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kazakhstan?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kazakhstan lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 6.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kazakhstan come from?
Of Kazakhstan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 92% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 11% and China at 6.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Almaty at 4.3%, ahead of London at 2.5%.
What is the most booked town in Kazakhstan on Airbnb?
Almaty was the most booked town in Kazakhstan on Airbnb, with an estimated 39,798 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Astana.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (10.4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 49,801 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 8 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 63,202 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.