Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Mongolia Tourism Statistics: 727,000 Arrivals in 2024
Mongolia recorded 727,000 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 5,636 Airbnb stays in Mongolia in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was April.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 36,405
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 95%
Key facts
Mongolia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Mongolia at 727,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Mongolia at 5,636 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Mongolia added up to 36,405 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Mongolia lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 28 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Mongolia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Mongolia ran unbroken from June to November in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Mongolia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 48 days, against 10 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 95% of Mongolia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and South Korea at 12%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Mongolia 30th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Ulaanbaatar, the only town it lists in Mongolia, had 5,636 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Mongolia?
UN Tourism counted 727,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727,000International 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 Mongolia
Mongolia had 490 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 5,636 stays and 36,405 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 28 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the one town it tracks in Mongolia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 490
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 5,636
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 36,405
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 28 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Mongolia?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Mongolia in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. April was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from June to November.
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, September, July, June, October, November, May, December, January, February, March, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.3% | 43 days |
| September | 10.1% | 22 days |
| July | 10.0% | 48 days |
| June | 9.4% | 35 days |
| October | 8.5% | 29 days |
| November | 7.9% | 14 days |
| May | 7.7% | 24 days |
| December | 7.2% | 10 days |
| January | 7.0% | 17 days |
| February | 6.7% | 20 days |
| March | 6.7% | 15 days |
| April | 6.4% | 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 Mongolia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Mongolia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (95%), led by the United States at 21% and South Korea at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Seoul was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of Ulaanbaatar at 4.3%. The figures rest on 14,148 reviews, written over many years.
95% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 95%
- From within Mongolia 5%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Mongolia
| Ulaanbaatar | 5,636 |
* 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. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Mongolia
How many tourists visit Mongolia?
Mongolia had 727,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 5,636 Airbnb stays in Mongolia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Mongolia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Mongolia in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from June to November.
What is the quietest month in Mongolia?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Mongolia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 21 days ahead, against 48 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Mongolia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Mongolia lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 28 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.0 nights in September to 7.0 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Mongolia come from?
Of Mongolia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 95% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 21% and South Korea at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Seoul at 6.1%, ahead of Ulaanbaatar at 4.3%.
What is the most booked town in Mongolia on Airbnb?
Ulaanbaatar is the only town AirROI lists in Mongolia, with an estimated 5,636 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (727,000 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 5,636 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 the town's stays times its typical stay. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 14,148 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.