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Johor Bahru Tourism Statistics: 103,538 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 103,538 Airbnb stays in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April. All of Malaysia had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, Tourism Malaysia reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 318,843
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 74%
Key facts
Johor Bahru Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Tourism Malaysia puts all of Malaysia at 37,961,485 visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Johor Bahru at 103,538 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Johor Bahru added up to 318,843 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Johor Bahru lasted 3.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Johor Bahru in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Johor Bahru had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, June and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Johor Bahru in February were booked furthest ahead, about 26 days, against 15 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 74% of Johor Bahru Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Singapore at 65% and Indonesia at 2.5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Johor Bahru took 9.8% of all Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Johor Bahru first for Airbnb stays among the 10 towns it lists in Johor in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Malaysia?
Tourism Malaysia counted 37,961,485 visitors for all of Malaysia in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Johor Bahru accounted for 9.8% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,961,485Visitors, all of Malaysia | International visitor arrivals to Malaysia in 2024, tourists and same-day excursionists together | 2024 | Tourism Malaysia |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru had 5,314 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 103,538 stays and 318,843 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.1 nights and was booked about 19 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,314
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 103,538
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 318,843
- Typical stay
- 3.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 19 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Johor Bahru?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Johor Bahru in the 12 months to October 2026, then June 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, June, September, August, July, November, October, March, May, January, February, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11.5% | 22 days |
| June | 10.0% | 19 days |
| September | 9.4% | 16 days |
| August | 8.5% | 19 days |
| July | 8.5% | 22 days |
| November | 8.1% | 20 days |
| October | 7.9% | 20 days |
| March | 7.8% | 16 days |
| May | 7.5% | 17 days |
| January | 7.5% | 18 days |
| February | 7.2% | 26 days |
| April | 6.1% | 15 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 Johor Bahru Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Johor Bahru Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 74% came from abroad, led by Singapore at 65% and Indonesia at 2.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 16%, and Johor Bahru itself came second at 13%. The figures rest on 261,418 reviews, written over many years.
74% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 74%
- From within Malaysia 26%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Johor Bahru
How many tourists visit Johor Bahru?
Malaysia as a whole had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, according to Tourism Malaysia. AirROI puts Johor Bahru at 9.8% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 103,538 Airbnb stays in Johor Bahru in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Johor Bahru?
The busiest Airbnb month in Johor Bahru in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then June and September.
What is the quietest month in Johor Bahru?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Johor Bahru in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 15 days ahead, against 26 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Johor Bahru?
A typical Airbnb stay in Johor Bahru lasted 3.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.3 nights in September to 4.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Johor Bahru come from?
Of Johor Bahru Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 74% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Singapore at 65% and Indonesia at 2.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kuala Lumpur at 16%, and Johor Bahru itself came second at 13%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Tourism Malaysia counts visitors (37,961,485 in 2024 across Malaysia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 103,538 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: 103,538 stays at 3.08 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 261,418 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.