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Benin Tourism Statistics: 4,425 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 4,425 Airbnb stays in Benin in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was June.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 4,425
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 33,357
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 99%
Key facts
Benin Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Benin at 4,425 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Benin added up to 33,357 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Benin lasted 7.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 22 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Benin in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and December, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Benin had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, January and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Benin in July were booked furthest ahead, about 36 days, against 14 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 99% of Benin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 44% and the United States at 11%.
- Among Benin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Montreal at 2.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Benin 22nd for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Cotonou, the only town it lists in Benin, had 3,626 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Benin
Benin had 539 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 4,425 stays and 33,357 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.5 nights and was booked about 22 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 4 towns it tracks in Benin; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 539
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 4,425
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 33,357
- Typical stay
- 7.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 22 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Benin?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Benin in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and December. June was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, June 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: August, January, December, July, October, September, March, May, April, February, November, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.2% | 30 days |
| January | 9.8% | 27 days |
| December | 8.6% | 22 days |
| July | 8.6% | 36 days |
| October | 8.5% | 19 days |
| September | 8.2% | 15 days |
| March | 8.0% | 23 days |
| May | 7.9% | 16 days |
| April | 7.8% | 22 days |
| February | 7.7% | 21 days |
| November | 7.4% | 20 days |
| June | 7.2% | 14 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 Benin Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Benin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (99%), led by France at 44% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Montreal at 2.6%. The figures rest on 7,407 reviews, written over many years.
99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 99%
- From within Benin 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 Benin
| Cotonou | 3,626 |
* 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. France is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the one of Benin's 4 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 Benin
When is high season in Benin?
The busiest Airbnb month in Benin in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then January and December.
What is the quietest month in Benin?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in Benin in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 14 days ahead, against 36 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Benin?
A typical Airbnb stay in Benin lasted 7.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 22 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.5 nights in September to 9.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Benin come from?
Of Benin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 44% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 10%, ahead of Montreal at 2.6%.
What is the most booked town in Benin on Airbnb?
Cotonou is the only town AirROI lists in Benin, with an estimated 3,626 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
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 4 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 7,407 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.