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Belize Tourism Statistics: 562,405 Visitors in 2024
Belize recorded 562,405 overnight visitors in 2024, a preliminary estimate from the Belize Tourism Board. AirROI estimates 46,659 Airbnb stays in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026, with San Pedro Town the most booked city. The busiest month was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 228,721
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- February
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Belize Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Belize Tourism Board puts Belize at 562,405 overnight visitors in 2024, a preliminary estimate.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Belize at 46,659 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Belize added up to 228,721 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Belize lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 71 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks February the busiest Airbnb month in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Belize ran unbroken from December to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Belize in February were booked furthest ahead, about 101 days, against 46 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Belize Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 68% and Canada at 13%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Belize 81st for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates San Pedro Town had the most Airbnb stays of the 7 towns it lists in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026, at 11,823, ahead of Caye Caulker Village and Placencia.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Belize?
The Belize Tourism Board counted 562,405 overnight visitors in 2024, a preliminary estimate. The Belize Tourism Board calls this figure preliminary, so it may still change.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562,405Overnight visitors | Overnight visitor arrivals, calendar year 2024, preliminary; cruise passengers excluded | 2024 | Belize Tourism Board |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Belize
Belize had 2,461 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 46,659 stays and 228,721 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 71 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 17 towns it tracks in Belize; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,461
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 46,659
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 228,721
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 71 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Belize?
On Airbnb, February was the busiest month in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and January. September was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from December to April.
February 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: February, March, January, December, April, July, May, November, June, August, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| February | 11.0% | 101 days |
| March | 11.0% | 75 days |
| January | 10.8% | 89 days |
| December | 9.2% | 85 days |
| April | 8.5% | 69 days |
| July | 7.9% | 67 days |
| May | 7.7% | 62 days |
| November | 7.7% | 83 days |
| June | 7.6% | 58 days |
| August | 6.5% | 62 days |
| October | 6.2% | 57 days |
| September | 5.9% | 46 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 Belize Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Belize Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (98%), led by the United States at 68% and Canada at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of Denver at 1.6%. The figures rest on 103,492 reviews, written over many years.
98% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 98%
- From within Belize 2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Belize
San Pedro Town, Caye Caulker Village and Placencia took 56% of Airbnb stays in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026. February is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 7 towns, led by San Pedro Town, and January in 2, led by Caye Caulker Village. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 96% in Belize City to over 99% in San Pedro Town.
| San Pedro Town | 11,823 |
| Caye Caulker Village | 9,348 |
| Placencia | 4,994 |
| San Pedro | 4,255 |
| San Ignacio & Santa Elena | 3,908 |
| Belize City | 2,956 |
| Hopkins | 1,957 |
* 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 Belize's 17 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 Belize
How many tourists visit Belize?
Belize had 562,405 overnight visitors in 2024, on a preliminary estimate from the Belize Tourism Board. The figure may still change. AirROI estimates 46,659 Airbnb stays in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Belize?
The busiest Airbnb month in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026 was February, then March and January. The five busiest months run from December to April.
What is the quietest month in Belize?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Belize in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 46 days ahead, against 101 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Belize?
A typical Airbnb stay in Belize lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 71 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in April to 6.0 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Belize come from?
Of Belize Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 68% and Canada at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 2.6%, ahead of Denver at 1.6%.
What is the most booked town in Belize on Airbnb?
San Pedro Town was the most booked town in Belize on Airbnb, with an estimated 11,823 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Caye Caulker Village and Placencia.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Belize Tourism Board counts overnight visitors (562,405 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 46,659 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 17 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 103,492 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.