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Lebanon Tourism Statistics: 1.5M Arrivals in 2022
Lebanon recorded 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 17,089 Airbnb stays in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026, with Beirut the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 112,728
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 71%
Key facts
Lebanon Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Lebanon at 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Lebanon at 17,089 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lebanon added up to 112,728 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lebanon lasted 6.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 17 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and March, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Lebanon had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lebanon in August were booked furthest ahead, about 25 days, against 8 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 71% of Lebanon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 11% and France at 9%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Lebanon 22nd for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Beirut had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,772, ahead of Batroun.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Lebanon?
UN Tourism counted 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Lebanon
Lebanon had 1,924 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 17,089 stays and 112,728 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.6 nights and was booked about 17 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 30 towns it tracks in Lebanon; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,924
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 17,089
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 112,728
- Typical stay
- 6.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 17 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lebanon?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and March. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, February 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, March, September, June, December, April, May, October, November, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.1% | 25 days |
| July | 10.7% | 23 days |
| March | 9.8% | 8 days |
| September | 9.1% | 11 days |
| June | 8.5% | 16 days |
| December | 8.4% | 20 days |
| April | 7.8% | 12 days |
| May | 7.5% | 14 days |
| October | 7.4% | 11 days |
| November | 7.0% | 12 days |
| January | 6.6% | 13 days |
| February | 6.1% | 12 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 Lebanon Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Lebanon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 71% came from abroad, led by the United States at 11% and France at 9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Beirut was the top origin city at 19%, ahead of Dubai at 8.4%. The figures rest on 61,631 reviews, written over many years.
71% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 71%
- From within Lebanon 29%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Lebanon
August is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Beirut, and July in 1, led by Batroun. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 67% in Batroun to 71% in Beirut.
* 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. Lebanon is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 2 of Lebanon's 30 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 Lebanon
How many tourists visit Lebanon?
Lebanon had 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 17,089 Airbnb stays in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Lebanon?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and March.
What is the quietest month in Lebanon?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Lebanon in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 12 days ahead, against 25 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lebanon?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lebanon lasted 6.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 17 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in February to 9.2 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lebanon come from?
Of Lebanon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 71% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 11% and France at 9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Beirut at 19%, ahead of Dubai at 8.4%.
What is the most booked town in Lebanon on Airbnb?
Beirut was the most booked town in Lebanon on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,772 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Batroun.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.5 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 17,089 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 30 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 61,631 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.