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Riyadh Tourism Statistics: 73,759 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 73,759 Airbnb stays in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April. All of Saudi Arabia had 29.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 427,732
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within Saudi Arabia, among guests who left a review
- 76%
Key facts
Riyadh Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Saudi Arabia at 29.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Riyadh at 73,759 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Riyadh added up to 427,732 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Riyadh lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 8 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Riyadh in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by November and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Riyadh had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, November and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Riyadh in January were booked furthest ahead, about 10 days, against 5 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 76% of Riyadh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Saudi Arabia, and the United States at 6.4% and the United Kingdom at 3.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Riyadh took 46.3% of all Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Riyadh first for Airbnb stays among the 12 towns it lists in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Saudi Arabia?
UN Tourism counted 29.7 million international tourist arrivals for all of Saudi Arabia in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Riyadh accounted for 46.3% of Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.7 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Saudi Arabia | 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 Riyadh
Riyadh had 10,082 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 73,759 stays and 427,732 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 8 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 10,082
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 73,759
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 427,732
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 8 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Riyadh?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Riyadh in the 12 months to October 2026, then November and July. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, November, July, January, October, June, September, August, March, May, February, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 6 days |
| November | 9.6% | 8 days |
| July | 9.3% | 10 days |
| January | 9.0% | 10 days |
| October | 8.7% | 7 days |
| June | 8.2% | 7 days |
| September | 8.2% | 5 days |
| August | 8.1% | 9 days |
| March | 7.8% | 7 days |
| May | 7.5% | 7 days |
| February | 7.2% | 7 days |
| April | 6.5% | 6 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 Riyadh Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Riyadh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Saudi Arabia (76%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 6.4% and the United Kingdom at 3.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Riyadh was the top origin city at 45%, ahead of Jeddah at 7.4%. The figures rest on 402,686 reviews, written over many years.
76% from within Saudi Arabia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Saudi Arabia 76%
- From abroad 24%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Riyadh
How many tourists visit Riyadh?
Saudi Arabia as a whole had 29.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Riyadh at 46.3% of Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 73,759 Airbnb stays in Riyadh in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Riyadh?
The busiest Airbnb month in Riyadh in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then November and July.
What is the quietest month in Riyadh?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Riyadh in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 6 days ahead, against 10 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Riyadh?
A typical Airbnb stay in Riyadh lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 8 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 8.2 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Riyadh come from?
Of Riyadh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 76% were from within Saudi Arabia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 6.4% and the United Kingdom at 3.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Riyadh at 45%, ahead of Jeddah at 7.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (29.7 million in 2024 across Saudi Arabia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 73,759 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: 73,759 stays at 5.80 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 402,686 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.