Tourism statisticsState2026
Selangor Tourism Statistics: 36.4M Visitors in 2025
Selangor recorded 36.4 million domestic visitors in 2025, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reports. AirROI estimates 137,164 Airbnb stays in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026, with Petaling Jaya the most booked town. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 570,099
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within Malaysia, among guests who left a review
- 76%
Key facts
Selangor Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Department of Statistics Malaysia puts Selangor at 36.4 million domestic visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Selangor at 137,164 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Selangor added up to 570,099 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Selangor lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 21 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Selangor had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Selangor in August were booked furthest ahead, about 24 days, against 15 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 76% of Selangor Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Malaysia, and Singapore at 6.4% and the United States at 2.1% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Selangor Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 14%, and Selangor itself came second at 6.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Petaling Jaya had the most Airbnb stays of the 13 towns it lists in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026, at 31,372, ahead of Shah Alam and Sepang.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Selangor?
The Department of Statistics Malaysia counted 36.4 million domestic visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.4 millionDomestic visitors | Domestic visitors to Selangor | 2025 | Department of Statistics Malaysia |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Selangor
Selangor had 9,917 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 137,164 stays and 570,099 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.2 nights and was booked about 21 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 26 towns it tracks in Selangor; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 9,917
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 137,164
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 570,099
- Typical stay
- 4.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 21 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Selangor?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026, then August 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, August, September, July, June, May, November, January, October, March, February, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.0% | 21 days |
| August | 9.6% | 24 days |
| September | 9.2% | 18 days |
| July | 9.0% | 23 days |
| June | 8.4% | 18 days |
| May | 8.1% | 17 days |
| November | 8.1% | 22 days |
| January | 8.1% | 21 days |
| October | 7.8% | 23 days |
| March | 7.6% | 15 days |
| February | 7.6% | 22 days |
| April | 6.6% | 17 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 Selangor Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Selangor Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Malaysia (76%), and the top countries abroad were Singapore at 6.4% and the United States at 2.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 14%, and Selangor itself came second at 6.8%. The figures rest on 502,899 reviews, written over many years.
76% from within Malaysia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Malaysia 76%
- From abroad 24%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Selangor
Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Sepang took 56% of Airbnb stays in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 13 towns, led by Shah Alam, and August in 2, led by Petaling Jaya. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 12% in Shah Alam to 37% in Subang Jaya.
| Petaling Jaya | 31,372 |
| Shah Alam | 24,418 |
| Sepang | 20,494 |
| Subang Jaya | 17,563 |
| Kajang | 17,543 |
| Cheras | 4,211 |
| Cyberjaya | 3,156 |
| Batu Caves | 2,585 |
| Seri Kembangan | 2,441 |
| Selayang Municipal Council | 2,181 |
| Dengkil | 1,725 |
| Puchong | 1,636 |
| Banting | 1,017 |
* 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. Malaysia is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Months in brackets: AirROI has under 12 months for that town, so its busiest month is read from those. Lists the 13 of Selangor's 26 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 Selangor
How many tourists visit Selangor?
Selangor had 36.4 million domestic visitors in 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. AirROI estimates 137,164 Airbnb stays in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Selangor?
The busiest Airbnb month in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Selangor?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Selangor in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 17 days ahead, against 24 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Selangor?
A typical Airbnb stay in Selangor lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 21 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 5.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Selangor come from?
Of Selangor Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 76% were from within Malaysia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Singapore at 6.4% and the United States at 2.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kuala Lumpur at 14%, and Selangor itself came second at 6.8%.
What is the most booked town in Selangor on Airbnb?
Petaling Jaya was the most booked town in Selangor on Airbnb, with an estimated 31,372 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Shah Alam and Sepang.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Department of Statistics Malaysia counts domestic visitors (36.4 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 137,164 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 26 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 502,899 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.