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George Town Tourism Statistics: 92,055 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 92,055 Airbnb stays in George Town, in Penang, 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
- 343,886
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 56%
Key facts
George Town Tourism Facts
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Official
- Tourism Malaysia puts all of Malaysia at 37,961,485 visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in George Town at 92,055 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in George Town added up to 343,886 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in George Town lasted 3.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in George Town in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in George Town had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in George Town in February were booked furthest ahead, about 38 days, against 20 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 56% of George Town Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Singapore at 8.5% and Indonesia at 7.7%.
By place
- AirROI estimates George Town took 8.7% of all Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks George Town 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 67 towns it lists in Malaysia 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, George Town accounted for 8.7% 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 George Town
George Town had 3,982 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 92,055 stays and 343,886 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.7 nights and was booked about 30 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,982
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 92,055
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 343,886
- Typical stay
- 3.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in George Town?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in George Town in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and July. 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, August, July, June, September, February, January, November, March, October, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.0% | 32 days |
| August | 9.4% | 30 days |
| July | 9.4% | 32 days |
| June | 8.8% | 24 days |
| September | 8.5% | 20 days |
| February | 8.5% | 38 days |
| January | 8.2% | 35 days |
| November | 7.8% | 33 days |
| March | 7.7% | 24 days |
| October | 7.5% | 30 days |
| May | 7.4% | 22 days |
| April | 6.9% | 24 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 George Town Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among George Town Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 56% came from abroad, led by Singapore at 8.5% and Indonesia at 7.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Selangor at 5.1%. The figures rest on 242,283 reviews, written over many years.
56% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 56%
- From within Malaysia 44%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in George Town
How many tourists visit George Town?
Malaysia as a whole had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, according to Tourism Malaysia. AirROI puts George Town at 8.7% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 92,055 Airbnb stays in George Town in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in George Town?
The busiest Airbnb month in George Town in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and July.
What is the quietest month in George Town?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in George Town in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 24 days ahead, against 38 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in George Town?
A typical Airbnb stay in George Town lasted 3.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.8 nights in September to 4.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in George Town come from?
Of George Town Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 56% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Singapore at 8.5% and Indonesia at 7.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kuala Lumpur at 13%, ahead of Selangor at 5.1%.
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 92,055 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: 92,055 stays at 3.74 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 242,283 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.