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Kuala Lumpur Tourism Statistics: 317,986 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 317,986 Airbnb stays in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, 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
- 1,609,523
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 61%
Key facts
Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur at 317,986 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kuala Lumpur added up to 1,609,523 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kuala Lumpur lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 23 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Kuala Lumpur in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, December and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kuala Lumpur in July were booked furthest ahead, about 29 days, against 16 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 61% of Kuala Lumpur Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Singapore at 9.7% and the United States at 5.6%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Kuala Lumpur took 30.2% of all Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Kuala Lumpur first 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, Kuala Lumpur accounted for 30.2% 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 Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur had 18,387 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 317,986 stays and 1,609,523 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 23 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 18,387
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 317,986
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,609,523
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 23 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kuala Lumpur?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Kuala Lumpur in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and July. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August 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: August, December, July, September, January, February, June, March, November, October, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.8% | 26 days |
| December | 9.5% | 28 days |
| July | 9.1% | 29 days |
| September | 8.7% | 16 days |
| January | 8.6% | 27 days |
| February | 8.3% | 28 days |
| June | 8.2% | 21 days |
| March | 7.9% | 20 days |
| November | 7.7% | 23 days |
| October | 7.6% | 23 days |
| May | 7.6% | 19 days |
| April | 7.0% | 21 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 Kuala Lumpur Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Kuala Lumpur Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 61% came from abroad, led by Singapore at 9.7% and the United States at 5.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kuala Lumpur was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Johor Bahru at 4%. The figures rest on 778,732 reviews, written over many years.
61% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 61%
- From within Malaysia 39%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kuala Lumpur
How many tourists visit Kuala Lumpur?
Malaysia as a whole had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, according to Tourism Malaysia. AirROI puts Kuala Lumpur at 30.2% of Airbnb stays in Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 317,986 Airbnb stays in Kuala Lumpur in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Kuala Lumpur?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kuala Lumpur in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then December and July.
What is the quietest month in Kuala Lumpur?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Kuala Lumpur in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 21 days ahead, against 29 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kuala Lumpur?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kuala Lumpur lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 23 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 6.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kuala Lumpur come from?
Of Kuala Lumpur Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 61% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Singapore at 9.7% and the United States at 5.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kuala Lumpur at 11%, ahead of Johor Bahru at 4%.
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 317,986 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: 317,986 stays at 5.06 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 778,732 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.