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Qatar Tourism Statistics: 5.1M Visitors in 2025
Qatar recorded 5.1 million visitors in 2025, Qatar Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 2,874 Airbnb stays in Qatar in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, 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
- 18,103
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 87%
Key facts
Qatar Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Qatar Tourism puts Qatar at 5.1 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Qatar at 2,874 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Qatar added up to 18,103 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Qatar lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 22 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Qatar in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and August, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Qatar ran unbroken from August to January in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Qatar in November were booked furthest ahead, about 54 days, against 11 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 87% of Qatar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 16% and Saudi Arabia at 15%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Qatar 33rd for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Doha, the only town it lists in Qatar, had 2,588 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Qatar?
Qatar Tourism counted 5.1 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 millionVisitors | International visitors to Qatar in 2025 by air, land and sea, including cruise and same-day visitors | 2025 | Qatar Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Qatar
Qatar had 300 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 2,874 stays and 18,103 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.3 nights and was booked about 22 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 2 towns it tracks in Qatar; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 300
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 2,874
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 18,103
- Typical stay
- 6.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 22 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Qatar?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Qatar in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and August. April was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from August to January.
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, January, August, September, October, November, May, July, February, June, March, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.3% | 20 days |
| January | 9.7% | 23 days |
| August | 9.2% | 13 days |
| September | 9.1% | 11 days |
| October | 8.9% | 24 days |
| November | 8.5% | 54 days |
| May | 8.2% | 11 days |
| July | 8.0% | 16 days |
| February | 7.9% | 21 days |
| June | 7.8% | 12 days |
| March | 6.7% | 27 days |
| April | 5.8% | 20 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 Qatar Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Qatar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% came from abroad, led by the United States at 16% and Saudi Arabia at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Doha was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of Riyadh at 7.1%. The figures rest on 7,863 reviews, written over many years.
87% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 87%
- From within Qatar 13%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Qatar
| Doha | 2,588 |
* 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. Lists the one of Qatar's 2 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 Qatar
How many tourists visit Qatar?
Qatar had 5.1 million visitors in 2025, according to Qatar Tourism. AirROI estimates 2,874 Airbnb stays in Qatar in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Qatar?
The busiest Airbnb month in Qatar in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then January and August. The six busiest months run from August to January.
What is the quietest month in Qatar?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Qatar in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 20 days ahead, against 54 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Qatar?
A typical Airbnb stay in Qatar lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 22 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in March to 7.5 nights in June.
Where do Airbnb guests in Qatar come from?
Of Qatar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 16% and Saudi Arabia at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Doha at 12%, ahead of Riyadh at 7.1%.
What is the most booked town in Qatar on Airbnb?
Doha is the only town AirROI lists in Qatar, with an estimated 2,588 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Qatar Tourism counts visitors (5.1 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 2,874 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 2 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 7,863 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.