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British Virgin Islands Tourism Statistics: 305,876 Visitors
The British Virgin Islands recorded 305,876 overnight visitors in 2024, Government of the Virgin Islands reports. AirROI estimates 4,850 Airbnb stays in the British Virgin Islands in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was September.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 27,312
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 99%
Key facts
British Virgin Islands Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Government of the Virgin Islands puts the British Virgin Islands at 305,876 overnight visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the British Virgin Islands at 4,850 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the British Virgin Islands added up to 27,312 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the British Virgin Islands lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 91 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in the British Virgin Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in the British Virgin Islands ran unbroken from January to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the British Virgin Islands in December were booked furthest ahead, about 130 days, against 28 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 99% of British Virgin Islands Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 73% and the United Kingdom at 5.8%.
By place
- AirROI ranks the British Virgin Islands 137th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Road Town, the only town it lists in the British Virgin Islands, had 3,850 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the British Virgin Islands?
Government of the Virgin Islands counted 305,876 overnight visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305,876Overnight visitors | Overnight visitors to British Virgin Islands | 2024 | Government of the Virgin Islands |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands had 309 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 4,850 stays and 27,312 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 91 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in the British Virgin Islands; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 309
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 4,850
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 27,312
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 91 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the British Virgin Islands?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in the British Virgin Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and January. September was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from January to April.
March 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: March, February, January, April, July, December, May, August, June, November, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 11.3% | 97 days |
| February | 10.6% | 126 days |
| January | 10.1% | 109 days |
| April | 9.5% | 85 days |
| July | 8.8% | 78 days |
| December | 8.3% | 130 days |
| May | 8.0% | 71 days |
| August | 7.6% | 66 days |
| June | 7.5% | 68 days |
| November | 6.7% | 99 days |
| October | 6.1% | 59 days |
| September | 5.6% | 28 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 British Virgin Islands Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among British Virgin Islands Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (99%), led by the United States at 73% and the United Kingdom at 5.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 4%, ahead of San Juan at 1.7%. The figures rest on 9,319 reviews, written over many years.
99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 99%
- From within the British Virgin Islands 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 the British Virgin Islands
| Road Town | 3,850 |
* 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 one of the British Virgin Islands' 3 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 British Virgin Islands
How many tourists visit the British Virgin Islands?
The British Virgin Islands had 305,876 overnight visitors in 2024, according to Government of the Virgin Islands. AirROI estimates 4,850 Airbnb stays in the British Virgin Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the British Virgin Islands?
The busiest Airbnb month in the British Virgin Islands in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and January. The four busiest months run from January to April.
What is the quietest month in the British Virgin Islands?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in the British Virgin Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 28 days ahead, against 130 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the British Virgin Islands?
A typical Airbnb stay in the British Virgin Islands lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 91 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 7.5 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in the British Virgin Islands come from?
Of British Virgin Islands Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 73% and the United Kingdom at 5.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 4%, ahead of San Juan at 1.7%.
What is the most booked town in the British Virgin Islands on Airbnb?
Road Town is the only town AirROI lists in the British Virgin Islands, with an estimated 3,850 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Government of the Virgin Islands counts overnight visitors (305,876 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 4,850 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 3 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 9,319 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.