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Cairns Tourism Statistics: 26,385 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 26,385 Airbnb stays in Cairns, in Queensland, Australia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Australia had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, Tourism Research Australia reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 151,006
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 48%
Key facts
Cairns Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Tourism Research Australia puts all of Australia at 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cairns at 26,385 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cairns added up to 151,006 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cairns lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Cairns in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Cairns ran unbroken from June to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cairns in July were booked furthest ahead, about 74 days, against 40 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 48% of Cairns Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 13% and the United Kingdom at 8.4%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Cairns took 0.9% of all Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Cairns 5th for Airbnb stays among the 34 towns it lists in Queensland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Australia?
Tourism Research Australia counted 7.6 million international tourist arrivals for all of Australia in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Cairns accounted for 0.9% of Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Australia | International visitor trips to Australia in the year ending December 2024 | 2024 | Tourism Research Australia |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cairns
Cairns had 897 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 26,385 stays and 151,006 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 52 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 897
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 26,385
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 151,006
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cairns?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Cairns in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. February was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from June to October.
August 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: August, July, September, October, June, December, November, May, April, January, March, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.2% | 63 days |
| July | 9.9% | 74 days |
| September | 9.8% | 54 days |
| October | 9.2% | 54 days |
| June | 8.8% | 64 days |
| December | 8.2% | 63 days |
| November | 8.0% | 45 days |
| May | 7.7% | 41 days |
| April | 7.4% | 49 days |
| January | 7.3% | 46 days |
| March | 7.1% | 40 days |
| February | 6.3% | 41 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 Cairns Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cairns Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 48% came from abroad, led by the United States at 13% and the United Kingdom at 8.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Melbourne was the top origin city at 3.2%, ahead of Sydney at 2.4%. The figures rest on 94,001 reviews, written over many years.
48% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 48%
- From within Australia 52%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cairns
How many tourists visit Cairns?
Australia as a whole had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Tourism Research Australia. AirROI puts Cairns at 0.9% of Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 26,385 Airbnb stays in Cairns in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Cairns?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cairns in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The five busiest months run from June to October.
What is the quietest month in Cairns?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Cairns in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 41 days ahead, against 74 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cairns?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cairns lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cairns come from?
Of Cairns Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 48% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 13% and the United Kingdom at 8.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Melbourne at 3.2%, ahead of Sydney at 2.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Tourism Research Australia counts international tourist arrivals (7.6 million in 2024 across Australia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 26,385 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: 26,385 stays at 5.72 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 94,001 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.