Tourism statisticsCity2026
Port Douglas Tourism Statistics: 12,908 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 12,908 Airbnb stays in Port Douglas, in Queensland, Australia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, 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
- 66,824
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within Australia, among guests who left a review
- 61%
Key facts
Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas at 12,908 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Port Douglas added up to 66,824 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Port Douglas lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 94 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Port Douglas in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Port Douglas ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Port Douglas in July were booked furthest ahead, about 129 days, against 56 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 61% of Port Douglas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia, and the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 11% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Port Douglas took 0.4% of all Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Port Douglas 10th 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, Port Douglas accounted for 0.4% 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 Port Douglas
Port Douglas had 662 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 12,908 stays and 66,824 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 94 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 662
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 12,908
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 66,824
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 94 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Port Douglas?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Port Douglas in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
July 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: July, August, September, June, October, May, April, November, December, January, March, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 13.8% | 129 days |
| August | 12.3% | 123 days |
| September | 10.2% | 104 days |
| June | 9.3% | 98 days |
| October | 8.7% | 107 days |
| May | 7.8% | 81 days |
| April | 7.2% | 80 days |
| November | 7.1% | 80 days |
| December | 6.3% | 95 days |
| January | 6.3% | 69 days |
| March | 5.7% | 56 days |
| February | 5.2% | 58 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 Port Douglas Airbnb Guests Come From?
About six in ten Port Douglas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia (61%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Melbourne was the top origin city at 5.5%, ahead of Sydney at 3.4%. The figures rest on 30,240 reviews, written over many years.
61% from within Australia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Australia 61%
- From abroad 39%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Port Douglas
How many tourists visit Port Douglas?
Australia as a whole had 7.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Tourism Research Australia. AirROI puts Port Douglas at 0.4% of Airbnb stays in Australia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 12,908 Airbnb stays in Port Douglas in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Port Douglas?
The busiest Airbnb month in Port Douglas in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Port Douglas?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Port Douglas in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 58 days ahead, against 129 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Port Douglas?
A typical Airbnb stay in Port Douglas lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 94 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.2 nights in March to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Port Douglas come from?
Of Port Douglas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 61% were from within Australia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 12% and the United Kingdom at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Melbourne at 5.5%, ahead of Sydney at 3.4%.
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 12,908 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: 12,908 stays at 5.18 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 30,240 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.