Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Taiwan Tourism Statistics: 7.9M Arrivals in 2024
Taiwan recorded 7.9 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 208,210 Airbnb stays in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026, with Taipei 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
- 1,020,830
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 70%
Key facts
Taiwan Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Taiwan at 7.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Taiwan at 208,210 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Taiwan added up to 1,020,830 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Taiwan lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 44 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and November, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Taiwan had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, March and November.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Taiwan in December were booked furthest ahead, about 56 days, against 34 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 70% of Taiwan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and Singapore at 6.1%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Taiwan 10th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Taipei had the most Airbnb stays of the 18 towns it lists in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026, at 86,914, ahead of Tainan and Kaohsiung.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Taiwan?
UN Tourism counted 7.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 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 Taiwan
Taiwan had 10,704 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 208,210 stays and 1,020,830 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 44 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 62 towns it tracks in Taiwan; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 10,704
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 208,210
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,020,830
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Taiwan?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and November. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, February 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, March, November, October, April, August, July, June, January, May, September, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.4% | 56 days |
| March | 9.2% | 42 days |
| November | 9.1% | 51 days |
| October | 8.7% | 51 days |
| April | 8.3% | 44 days |
| August | 8.2% | 37 days |
| July | 8.2% | 41 days |
| June | 7.9% | 39 days |
| January | 7.8% | 40 days |
| May | 7.8% | 35 days |
| September | 7.7% | 34 days |
| February | 7.7% | 49 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 Taiwan Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Taiwan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 70% came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and Singapore at 6.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Taipei was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of New Taipei City at 4%. The figures rest on 675,489 reviews, written over many years.
70% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 70%
- From within Taiwan 30%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Taiwan
Taipei, Tainan and Kaohsiung took 57% of Airbnb stays in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 5 of the 18 towns, led by Hualien City, and December in 4, led by Taipei. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 25% in Magong City to 98% in 萬壽里.
| Taipei | 86,914 |
| Tainan | 19,128 |
| Kaohsiung | 13,425 |
| Taichung | 10,036 |
| New Taipei | 9,036 |
| 萬壽里 | 6,985 |
| Hualien City | 6,066 |
| Hengchun | 5,802 |
| Taitung City | 3,743 |
| Toucheng Township | 3,061 |
| 黎明里 | 2,384 |
| Taoyuan City | 1,843 |
| Luodong | 1,682 |
| Jiaoxi Township | 1,652 |
| Yuchi Township | 1,592 |
| Puli Township | 1,297 |
| Ji'an | 1,098 |
| Magong City | 948 |
* 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. Lists the 18 of Taiwan's 62 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 Taiwan
How many tourists visit Taiwan?
Taiwan had 7.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 208,210 Airbnb stays in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Taiwan?
The busiest Airbnb month in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then March and November.
What is the quietest month in Taiwan?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Taiwan in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 49 days ahead, against 56 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Taiwan?
A typical Airbnb stay in Taiwan lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 44 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 6.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Taiwan come from?
Of Taiwan Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 70% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 18% and Singapore at 6.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Taipei at 11%, ahead of New Taipei City at 4%.
What is the most booked town in Taiwan on Airbnb?
Taipei was the most booked town in Taiwan on Airbnb, with an estimated 86,914 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Tainan and Kaohsiung.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (7.9 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 208,210 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 62 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 675,489 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.