Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Barbados Tourism Statistics: 704,340 Arrivals in 2024
Barbados recorded 704,340 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 42,604 Airbnb stays in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026, with Bridgetown the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 328,064
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 99%
Key facts
Barbados Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Barbados at 704,340 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Barbados at 42,604 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Barbados added up to 328,064 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Barbados lasted 7.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 80 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and March, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Barbados ran unbroken from November to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Barbados in February were booked furthest ahead, about 129 days, against 41 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 99% of Barbados Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 34% and the United Kingdom at 26%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Barbados 86th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Bridgetown had the most Airbnb stays of the 7 towns it lists in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026, at 9,129, ahead of St. Lawrence and Mount Standfast.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Barbados?
UN Tourism counted 704,340 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 704,340International 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 Barbados
Barbados had 2,973 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 42,604 stays and 328,064 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.7 nights and was booked about 80 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 25 towns it tracks in Barbados; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,973
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 42,604
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 328,064
- Typical stay
- 7.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 80 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Barbados?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and March. September was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from November 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, November, April, July, May, August, June, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4% | 121 days |
| February | 11.0% | 129 days |
| March | 10.6% | 94 days |
| December | 9.4% | 110 days |
| November | 8.5% | 91 days |
| April | 8.0% | 79 days |
| July | 7.3% | 76 days |
| May | 7.2% | 52 days |
| August | 7.0% | 64 days |
| June | 6.8% | 41 days |
| October | 6.5% | 62 days |
| September | 6.3% | 47 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 Barbados Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Barbados Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (99%), led by the United States at 34% and the United Kingdom at 26%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 6.8%, ahead of London at 5%. The figures rest on 91,564 reviews, written over many years.
99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 99%
- From within Barbados 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Barbados
Bridgetown, St. Lawrence and Mount Standfast took 44% of Airbnb stays in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 7 towns, led by Bridgetown, and February in 1, led by Mount Standfast. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 98% in Bridgetown to over 99% in Enterprise.
| Bridgetown | 9,129 |
| St. Lawrence | 5,408 |
| Mount Standfast | 4,418 |
| Maxwell | 4,195 |
| Holetown | 4,013 |
| Oistins | 2,980 |
| Enterprise | 1,998 |
* 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 7 of Barbados' 25 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 Barbados
How many tourists visit Barbados?
Barbados had 704,340 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 42,604 Airbnb stays in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Barbados?
The busiest Airbnb month in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then February and March. The six busiest months run from November to April.
What is the quietest month in Barbados?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Barbados in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 47 days ahead, against 129 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Barbados?
A typical Airbnb stay in Barbados lasted 7.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 80 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.4 nights in September to 10.8 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Barbados come from?
Of Barbados Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 34% and the United Kingdom at 26%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 6.8%, ahead of London at 5%.
What is the most booked town in Barbados on Airbnb?
Bridgetown was the most booked town in Barbados on Airbnb, with an estimated 9,129 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of St. Lawrence and Mount Standfast.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (704,340 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 42,604 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 25 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 91,564 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.