Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Moldova Tourism Statistics: 254,020 Arrivals in 2024
Moldova recorded 254,020 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 32,207 Airbnb stays in Moldova in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was January.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 197,095
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Moldova Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Moldova at 254,020 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Moldova at 32,207 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Moldova added up to 197,095 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Moldova lasted 6.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Moldova in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Moldova ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Moldova in August were booked furthest ahead, about 28 days, against 17 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Moldova Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Ukraine at 16% and the United Kingdom at 11%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Moldova 37th for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Chișinău, the only town it lists in Moldova, had 31,587 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Moldova?
UN Tourism counted 254,020 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254,020International 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 Moldova
Moldova had 1,878 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 32,207 stays and 197,095 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.1 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in Moldova; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,878
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 32,207
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 197,095
- Typical stay
- 6.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Moldova?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Moldova in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September ranks first, January 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: September, August, June, July, October, May, November, December, March, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.5% | 20 days |
| August | 10.2% | 28 days |
| June | 9.1% | 20 days |
| July | 9.0% | 26 days |
| October | 8.4% | 21 days |
| May | 8.3% | 22 days |
| November | 8.1% | 19 days |
| December | 7.7% | 17 days |
| March | 7.6% | 17 days |
| April | 7.3% | 21 days |
| February | 7.0% | 17 days |
| January | 7.0% | 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 Moldova Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Moldova Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by Ukraine at 16% and the United Kingdom at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Odesa was the top origin city at 5.5%, ahead of Kyiv at 4.9%. The figures rest on 60,005 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Moldova 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Moldova
| Chișinău | 31,587 |
* 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. Ukraine is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the one of Moldova's 3 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 Moldova
How many tourists visit Moldova?
Moldova had 254,020 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 32,207 Airbnb stays in Moldova in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Moldova?
The busiest Airbnb month in Moldova in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Moldova?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Moldova in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 17 days ahead, against 28 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Moldova?
A typical Airbnb stay in Moldova lasted 6.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in September to 7.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Moldova come from?
Of Moldova Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Ukraine at 16% and the United Kingdom at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Odesa at 5.5%, ahead of Kyiv at 4.9%.
What is the most booked town in Moldova on Airbnb?
Chișinău is the only town AirROI lists in Moldova, with an estimated 31,587 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (254,020 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 32,207 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 3 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 60,005 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.