Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Bahamas Tourism Statistics: 1.9M Arrivals in 2024
The Bahamas recorded 1.9 million 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 61,590 Airbnb stays in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026, with New Providence the most booked city. The busiest month was March.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 337,943
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 84%
Key facts
Bahamas Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts the Bahamas at 1.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Bahamas at 61,590 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Bahamas added up to 337,943 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Bahamas lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in the Bahamas had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, July and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Bahamas in December were booked furthest ahead, about 75 days, against 32 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 84% of Bahamas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 55% and Canada at 14%.
By place
- AirROI ranks the Bahamas 75th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates New Providence had the most Airbnb stays of the 7 towns it lists in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026, at 24,808, ahead of Exuma and Nassau.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Bahamas?
UN Tourism counted 1.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 millionInternational 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 the Bahamas
The Bahamas had 3,540 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 61,590 stays and 337,943 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 59 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 22 towns it tracks in the Bahamas; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,540
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 61,590
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 337,943
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 59 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Bahamas?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and June. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
March ranks first, October 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: March, July, June, February, April, December, May, January, August, November, September, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 11.0% | 71 days |
| July | 9.3% | 61 days |
| June | 9.2% | 55 days |
| February | 9.1% | 70 days |
| April | 9.1% | 69 days |
| December | 8.5% | 75 days |
| May | 8.4% | 58 days |
| January | 8.2% | 66 days |
| August | 7.6% | 49 days |
| November | 7.0% | 63 days |
| September | 6.3% | 32 days |
| October | 6.3% | 42 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 Bahamas Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bahamas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 84% came from abroad, led by the United States at 55% and Canada at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Nassau was the top origin city at 8.9%, ahead of New York at 2.7%. The figures rest on 145,744 reviews, written over many years.
84% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 84%
- From within the Bahamas 16%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in the Bahamas
New Providence, Exuma and Nassau took 64% of Airbnb stays in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 7 towns, led by New Providence, and June in 1, led by Bimini. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 69% in City of Freeport to 97% in Bimini.
| New Providence | 24,808 |
| Exuma | 7,673 |
| Nassau | 6,655 |
| Central Eleuthera | 5,135 |
| City of Freeport | 3,261 |
| Bimini | 2,993 |
| North Abaco | 1,401 |
* 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. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 7 of the Bahamas' 22 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 the Bahamas
How many tourists visit the Bahamas?
The Bahamas had 1.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 61,590 Airbnb stays in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the Bahamas?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then July and June.
What is the quietest month in the Bahamas?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in the Bahamas in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 42 days ahead, against 75 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Bahamas?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Bahamas lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 6.3 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Bahamas come from?
Of Bahamas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 84% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 55% and Canada at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Nassau at 8.9%, ahead of New York at 2.7%.
What is the most booked town in the Bahamas on Airbnb?
New Providence was the most booked town in the Bahamas on Airbnb, with an estimated 24,808 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Exuma and Nassau.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.9 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 61,590 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 22 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 145,744 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.