Tourism statisticsCity2026
Adelaide Tourism Statistics: 3.9M Visitors in 2024
Adelaide, in South Australia, Australia, recorded 3.9 million overnight visitors in 2024, the South Australian Tourism Commission reports. AirROI estimates 87,712 Airbnb stays in Adelaide in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was January, and the quietest was May.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 498,578
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From within Australia, among guests who left a review
- 81%
Key facts
Adelaide Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The South Australian Tourism Commission puts Adelaide at 3.9 million overnight visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Adelaide at 87,712 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Adelaide added up to 498,578 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Adelaide lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Adelaide in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and March, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Adelaide had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, December and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Adelaide in December were booked furthest ahead, about 100 days, against 34 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 81% of Adelaide Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia, and the United Kingdom at 5.2% and the United States at 3% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Adelaide Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Adelaide was the top origin city at 6.8%, ahead of Melbourne at 6.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Adelaide first for Airbnb stays among the 11 towns it lists in South Australia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Adelaide?
The South Australian Tourism Commission counted 3.9 million overnight visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 millionOvernight visitors | Overnight visitors to Adelaide | 2024 | South Australian Tourism Commission |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Adelaide
Adelaide had 3,147 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 87,712 stays and 498,578 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,147
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 87,712
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 498,578
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Adelaide?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Adelaide in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and March. May was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, March, November, October, September, February, April, August, July, June, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5% | 64 days |
| December | 9.5% | 100 days |
| March | 9.3% | 60 days |
| November | 9.1% | 70 days |
| October | 8.8% | 53 days |
| September | 8.5% | 40 days |
| February | 8.2% | 64 days |
| April | 7.9% | 86 days |
| August | 7.5% | 38 days |
| July | 7.4% | 38 days |
| June | 7.1% | 34 days |
| May | 7.1% | 39 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 Adelaide Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Adelaide Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Australia (81%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 5.2% and the United States at 3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Adelaide was the top origin city at 6.8%, ahead of Melbourne at 6.6%. The figures rest on 273,049 reviews, written over many years.
81% from within Australia
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Australia 81%
- From abroad 19%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Adelaide
How many tourists visit Adelaide?
Adelaide had 3.9 million overnight visitors in 2024, according to the South Australian Tourism Commission. AirROI estimates 87,712 Airbnb stays in Adelaide in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Adelaide?
The busiest Airbnb month in Adelaide in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then December and March.
What is the quietest month in Adelaide?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Adelaide in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 39 days ahead, against 100 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Adelaide?
A typical Airbnb stay in Adelaide lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in April to 6.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Adelaide come from?
Of Adelaide Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% were from within Australia, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 5.2% and the United States at 3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Adelaide at 6.8%, ahead of Melbourne at 6.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The South Australian Tourism Commission counts overnight visitors (3.9 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 87,712 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: 87,712 stays at 5.68 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 273,049 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.