Tourism statisticsCity2026
Bruges Tourism Statistics: 36,860 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 36,860 Airbnb stays in Bruges, in West Flanders, Belgium, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was January. All of Belgium had 9.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 117,123
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 95%
Key facts
Bruges Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Belgium at 9.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bruges at 36,860 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bruges added up to 117,123 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bruges lasted 3.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 67 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Bruges in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Bruges had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and May.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bruges in December were booked furthest ahead, about 79 days, against 47 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 95% of Bruges Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 20% and France at 16%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Bruges took 5.5% of all Airbnb stays in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Bruges 4th for Airbnb stays among the 46 towns it lists in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Belgium?
UN Tourism counted 9.6 million international tourist arrivals for all of Belgium in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Bruges accounted for 5.5% of Airbnb stays in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Belgium | 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 Bruges
Bruges had 912 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 36,860 stays and 117,123 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.2 nights and was booked about 67 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 912
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 36,860
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 117,123
- Typical stay
- 3.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 67 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bruges?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Bruges in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and May. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, January 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: December, August, May, July, October, April, September, June, November, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 79 days |
| August | 9.8% | 77 days |
| May | 9.3% | 75 days |
| July | 9.1% | 75 days |
| October | 9.1% | 71 days |
| April | 8.9% | 64 days |
| September | 8.9% | 71 days |
| June | 8.6% | 67 days |
| November | 7.5% | 73 days |
| March | 7.0% | 51 days |
| February | 6.0% | 47 days |
| January | 5.8% | 53 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 Bruges Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bruges Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (95%), led by the United Kingdom at 20% and France at 16%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.8%, ahead of Paris at 2.4%. The figures rest on 154,473 reviews, written over many years.
95% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 95%
- From within Belgium 5%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bruges
How many tourists visit Bruges?
Belgium as a whole had 9.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Bruges at 5.5% of Airbnb stays in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 36,860 Airbnb stays in Bruges in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Bruges?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bruges in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and May.
What is the quietest month in Bruges?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Bruges in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 53 days ahead, against 79 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bruges?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bruges lasted 3.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 67 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.5 nights in September to 3.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bruges come from?
Of Bruges Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 95% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 20% and France at 16%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.8%, ahead of Paris at 2.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (9.6 million in 2024 across Belgium). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 36,860 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: 36,860 stays at 3.18 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 154,473 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.