Tourism statisticsCity2026
Pattaya Tourism Statistics: 81,595 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 81,595 Airbnb stays in Pattaya, in Chon Buri, Thailand, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was January, and the quietest was May. All of Thailand had 32,974,321 foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 771,435
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 9.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 95%
Key facts
Pattaya Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports puts all of Thailand at 32,974,321 foreign tourist arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Pattaya at 81,595 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Pattaya added up to 771,435 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Pattaya lasted 9.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Pattaya in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and February, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Pattaya ran unbroken from November to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Pattaya in January were booked furthest ahead, about 51 days, against 21 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 95% of Pattaya Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 22% and the United Kingdom at 8.5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Pattaya took 9.4% of all Airbnb stays in Thailand in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Pattaya 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 63 towns it lists in Thailand in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Thailand?
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports counted 32,974,321 foreign tourist arrivals for all of Thailand in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Pattaya accounted for 9.4% of Airbnb stays in Thailand in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,974,321Foreign tourist arrivals, all of Thailand | Foreign tourists arriving in Thailand | 2025 | Ministry of Tourism and Sports |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Pattaya
Pattaya had 7,609 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 81,595 stays and 771,435 nights. A typical stay lasted 9.4 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,609
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 81,595
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 771,435
- Typical stay
- 9.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Pattaya?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Pattaya in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and February. May was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from November to April.
January ranks first, May 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: January, December, February, March, November, April, August, October, September, July, June, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6% | 51 days |
| December | 9.5% | 47 days |
| February | 9.1% | 44 days |
| March | 8.8% | 32 days |
| November | 8.6% | 51 days |
| April | 8.2% | 38 days |
| August | 8.2% | 28 days |
| October | 7.8% | 36 days |
| September | 7.7% | 21 days |
| July | 7.6% | 29 days |
| June | 7.4% | 26 days |
| May | 7.4% | 24 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 Pattaya Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Pattaya Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (95%), led by the United States at 22% and the United Kingdom at 8.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Bangkok was the top origin city at 3.4%, ahead of London at 1.9%. The figures rest on 170,266 reviews, written over many years.
95% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 95%
- From within Thailand 5%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Pattaya
How many tourists visit Pattaya?
Thailand as a whole had 32,974,321 foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. AirROI puts Pattaya at 9.4% of Airbnb stays in Thailand in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 81,595 Airbnb stays in Pattaya in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Pattaya?
The busiest Airbnb month in Pattaya in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then December and February. The six busiest months run from November to April.
What is the quietest month in Pattaya?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Pattaya in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 24 days ahead, against 51 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Pattaya?
A typical Airbnb stay in Pattaya lasted 9.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 6.2 nights in September to 10.5 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Pattaya come from?
Of Pattaya Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 95% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 22% and the United Kingdom at 8.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Bangkok at 3.4%, ahead of London at 1.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports counts foreign tourist arrivals (32,974,321 in 2025 across Thailand). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 81,595 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above. 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: 81,595 stays at 9.45 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 170,266 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.