Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Statistics: 330,200 Arrivals
Antigua & Barbuda recorded 330,200 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 8,272 Airbnb stays in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026, with Saint John's the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 56,474
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Antigua & Barbuda at 330,200 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Antigua & Barbuda at 8,272 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Antigua & Barbuda added up to 56,474 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Antigua & Barbuda lasted 6.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 69 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and March, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Antigua & Barbuda ran unbroken from December to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Antigua & Barbuda in February were booked furthest ahead, about 91 days, against 24 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Antigua & Barbuda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 31%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Antigua & Barbuda 125th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Saint John's had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026, at 1,564, ahead of English Harbour and Jolly Harbour.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Antigua & Barbuda?
UN Tourism counted 330,200 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330,200International 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 Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda had 699 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 8,272 stays and 56,474 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.8 nights and was booked about 69 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 13 towns it tracks in Antigua & Barbuda; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 699
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 8,272
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 56,474
- Typical stay
- 6.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 69 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Antigua & Barbuda?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and March. September was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from December to April.
January ranks first, September 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, February, March, December, April, July, August, November, May, June, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9% | 86 days |
| February | 10.8% | 91 days |
| March | 10.8% | 72 days |
| December | 9.3% | 89 days |
| April | 8.3% | 70 days |
| July | 7.8% | 71 days |
| August | 7.8% | 61 days |
| November | 7.8% | 74 days |
| May | 7.2% | 48 days |
| June | 6.9% | 36 days |
| October | 6.2% | 54 days |
| September | 6.1% | 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 Antigua & Barbuda Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Antigua & Barbuda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 31%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of London at 7.8%. The figures rest on 20,882 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Antigua & Barbuda
Saint John's, English Harbour and Jolly Harbour took 50% of Airbnb stays in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 3 towns, led by Saint John's, and January in 1, led by English Harbour.
| Saint John's | 1,564 |
| English Harbour | 1,307 |
| Jolly Harbour | 1,287 |
* 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 3 of Antigua & Barbuda's 13 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 Antigua & Barbuda
How many tourists visit Antigua & Barbuda?
Antigua & Barbuda had 330,200 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 8,272 Airbnb stays in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Antigua & Barbuda?
The busiest Airbnb month in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then February and March. The five busiest months run from December to April.
What is the quietest month in Antigua & Barbuda?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Antigua & Barbuda in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 24 days ahead, against 91 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Antigua & Barbuda?
A typical Airbnb stay in Antigua & Barbuda lasted 6.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 69 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 8.1 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Antigua & Barbuda come from?
Of Antigua & Barbuda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 31%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 11%, ahead of London at 7.8%.
What is the most booked town in Antigua & Barbuda on Airbnb?
Saint John's was the most booked town in Antigua & Barbuda on Airbnb, with an estimated 1,564 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of English Harbour and Jolly Harbour.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (330,200 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 8,272 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 13 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 20,882 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.