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Ipoh Tourism Statistics: 32,834 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 32,834 Airbnb stays in Ipoh, in Perak, 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
- 85,371
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 2.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within Malaysia, among guests who left a review
- 70%
Key facts
Ipoh 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 Ipoh at 32,834 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Ipoh added up to 85,371 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Ipoh lasted 2.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Ipoh in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Ipoh had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Ipoh in February were booked furthest ahead, about 43 days, against 22 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 70% of Ipoh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Malaysia, and Singapore at 11% and Australia at 2.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Ipoh took 3.1% of all Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Ipoh 7th 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, Ipoh accounted for 3.1% 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 Ipoh
Ipoh had 2,117 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 32,834 stays and 85,371 nights. A typical stay lasted 2.6 nights and was booked about 30 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,117
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 32,834
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 85,371
- Typical stay
- 2.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Ipoh?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Ipoh in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. 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, June, July, September, February, May, October, March, November, January, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11.2% | 31 days |
| August | 9.2% | 31 days |
| June | 9.1% | 24 days |
| July | 8.9% | 32 days |
| September | 8.5% | 24 days |
| February | 8.1% | 43 days |
| May | 8.0% | 23 days |
| October | 7.9% | 32 days |
| March | 7.7% | 24 days |
| November | 7.7% | 31 days |
| January | 7.4% | 27 days |
| April | 6.3% | 22 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 Ipoh Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Ipoh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Malaysia (70%), and the top countries abroad were Singapore at 11% and Australia at 2.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 19%, ahead of Selangor at 9.3%. The figures rest on 107,673 reviews, written over many years.
70% from within Malaysia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Malaysia 70%
- From abroad 30%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Ipoh
How many tourists visit Ipoh?
Malaysia as a whole had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, according to Tourism Malaysia. AirROI puts Ipoh at 3.1% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 32,834 Airbnb stays in Ipoh in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Ipoh?
The busiest Airbnb month in Ipoh in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and June.
What is the quietest month in Ipoh?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Ipoh in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 22 days ahead, against 43 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Ipoh?
A typical Airbnb stay in Ipoh lasted 2.6 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 2.0 nights in August to 3.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Ipoh come from?
Of Ipoh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 70% were from within Malaysia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Singapore at 11% and Australia at 2.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kuala Lumpur at 19%, ahead of Selangor at 9.3%.
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 32,834 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: 32,834 stays at 2.60 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 107,673 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.