Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Saudi Arabia Tourism Statistics: 29.7M Arrivals in 2024
Saudi Arabia recorded 29.7 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 159,418 Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Riyadh the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 902,795
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within Saudi Arabia, among guests who left a review
- 73%
Key facts
Saudi Arabia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Saudi Arabia at 29.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia at 159,418 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia added up to 902,795 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Saudi Arabia lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 10 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and November, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Saudi Arabia had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, July and November.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in March were booked furthest ahead, about 13 days, against 6 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 73% of Saudi Arabia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Saudi Arabia, and the United States at 6.9% and the United Kingdom at 3.7% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI ranks Saudi Arabia 12th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Riyadh had the most Airbnb stays of the 12 towns it lists in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 73,759, ahead of Jeddah and Madinah.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Saudi Arabia?
UN Tourism counted 29.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.7 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 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia had 20,025 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 159,418 stays and 902,795 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 10 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 31 towns it tracks in Saudi Arabia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 20,025
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 159,418
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 902,795
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 10 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Saudi Arabia?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and November. 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, July, November, January, March, October, August, June, September, May, February, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.7% | 8 days |
| July | 9.4% | 12 days |
| November | 9.3% | 9 days |
| January | 9.2% | 12 days |
| March | 8.8% | 13 days |
| October | 8.2% | 8 days |
| August | 8.1% | 11 days |
| June | 8.0% | 9 days |
| September | 7.9% | 6 days |
| May | 7.5% | 11 days |
| February | 7.4% | 12 days |
| April | 6.4% | 8 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 Saudi Arabia Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Saudi Arabia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Saudi Arabia (73%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 6.9% and the United Kingdom at 3.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Riyadh was the top origin city at 35%, ahead of Jeddah at 12%. The figures rest on 753,096 reviews, written over many years.
73% from within Saudi Arabia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Saudi Arabia 73%
- From abroad 27%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Jeddah and Madinah took 76% of Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 12 towns, led by Riyadh, and November in 3, led by Al Khobar. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 15% in Buraydah to 74% in Mecca.
* 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. Saudi Arabia is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 12 of Saudi Arabia's 31 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 Saudi Arabia
How many tourists visit Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia had 29.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 159,418 Airbnb stays in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Saudi Arabia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then July and November.
What is the quietest month in Saudi Arabia?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 8 days ahead, against 13 days for March.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Saudi Arabia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Saudi Arabia lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 10 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 8.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Saudi Arabia come from?
Of Saudi Arabia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 73% were from within Saudi Arabia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 6.9% and the United Kingdom at 3.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Riyadh at 35%, ahead of Jeddah at 12%.
What is the most booked town in Saudi Arabia on Airbnb?
Riyadh was the most booked town in Saudi Arabia on Airbnb, with an estimated 73,759 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Jeddah and Madinah.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (29.7 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 159,418 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 31 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 753,096 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.