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Mauritius Tourism Statistics: 1.4M Arrivals in 2024
Mauritius recorded 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 65,245 Airbnb stays in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026, with Flic en Flac the most booked city. The busiest month was November.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 465,672
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- November
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 99%
Key facts
Mauritius Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Mauritius at 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Mauritius at 65,245 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Mauritius added up to 465,672 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Mauritius lasted 7.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 67 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks November the busiest Airbnb month in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and October, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Mauritius ran unbroken from October to January in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Mauritius in November were booked furthest ahead, about 101 days, against 39 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 99% of Mauritius Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 41% and Germany at 14%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Mauritius 6th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Flic en Flac had the most Airbnb stays of the 12 towns it lists in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026, at 12,973, ahead of Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Mauritius?
UN Tourism counted 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Mauritius
Mauritius had 4,418 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 65,245 stays and 465,672 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.1 nights and was booked about 67 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 38 towns it tracks in Mauritius; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,418
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 65,245
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 465,672
- Typical stay
- 7.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 67 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Mauritius?
On Airbnb, November was the busiest month in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and October. June was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from October to January.
November ranks first, June 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: November, December, October, January, August, July, March, September, February, April, May, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| November | 10.0% | 101 days |
| December | 9.5% | 84 days |
| October | 9.4% | 93 days |
| January | 9.1% | 73 days |
| August | 8.6% | 78 days |
| July | 8.2% | 72 days |
| March | 8.1% | 53 days |
| September | 8.0% | 58 days |
| February | 7.8% | 63 days |
| April | 7.7% | 64 days |
| May | 7.3% | 52 days |
| June | 6.5% | 39 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 Mauritius Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Mauritius Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (99%), led by France at 41% and Germany at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 4.8%, ahead of London at 2.2%. The figures rest on 122,238 reviews, written over many years.
99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 99%
- From within Mauritius 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Mauritius
Flic en Flac, Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches took 43% of Airbnb stays in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026. November is the busiest Airbnb month in 9 of the 12 towns, led by Flic en Flac, and December in 2, led by Trou d’Eau Douce. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 98% in Trou d’Eau Douce to over 99% in Trou aux Biches.
| Flic en Flac | 12,973 |
| Grand Baie | 11,050 |
| Trou aux Biches | 4,248 |
| La Gaulette | 3,747 |
| Tamarin | 2,961 |
| Grande Rivière Noire | 2,399 |
| Pereybere | 2,095 |
| Beau Vallon | 2,035 |
| Cap Malheureux | 1,953 |
| Trou d’Eau Douce | 1,892 |
| Pointe aux Canonniers | 1,519 |
| Albion | 1,458 |
* 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. France is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 12 of Mauritius' 38 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 Mauritius
How many tourists visit Mauritius?
Mauritius had 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 65,245 Airbnb stays in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Mauritius?
The busiest Airbnb month in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026 was November, then December and October. The four busiest months run from October to January.
What is the quietest month in Mauritius?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in Mauritius in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 39 days ahead, against 101 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Mauritius?
A typical Airbnb stay in Mauritius lasted 7.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 67 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.8 nights in September to 8.4 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Mauritius come from?
Of Mauritius Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 41% and Germany at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 4.8%, ahead of London at 2.2%.
What is the most booked town in Mauritius on Airbnb?
Flic en Flac was the most booked town in Mauritius on Airbnb, with an estimated 12,973 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 65,245 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 38 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 122,238 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.