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Cameroon Tourism Statistics: 3,975 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 3,975 Airbnb stays in Cameroon in the 12 months to October 2026, with Yaoundé the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 3,975
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 27,835
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Cameroon Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cameroon at 3,975 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cameroon added up to 27,835 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cameroon lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Cameroon in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Cameroon had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cameroon in July were booked furthest ahead, about 26 days, against 11 days for October, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Cameroon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 39% and the United States at 14%.
- Among Cameroon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 9.6%, ahead of Montreal at 1.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cameroon 23rd for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Yaoundé had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Cameroon in the 12 months to October 2026, at 1,749, ahead of Douala.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cameroon
Cameroon had 660 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 3,975 stays and 27,835 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.0 nights and was booked about 19 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 6 towns it tracks in Cameroon; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 660
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 3,975
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 27,835
- Typical stay
- 7.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 19 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cameroon?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Cameroon in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and June. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, October 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, July, June, February, December, March, May, January, September, November, April, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.5% | 26 days |
| July | 9.4% | 26 days |
| June | 9.2% | 19 days |
| February | 8.7% | 17 days |
| December | 8.7% | 16 days |
| March | 8.7% | 12 days |
| May | 8.2% | 15 days |
| January | 8.2% | 17 days |
| September | 8.2% | 12 days |
| November | 7.8% | 13 days |
| April | 7.6% | 20 days |
| October | 5.8% | 11 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 Cameroon Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cameroon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by France at 39% and the United States at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 9.6%, ahead of Montreal at 1.6%. The figures rest on 7,987 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Cameroon 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Cameroon
August is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Yaoundé, and June in 1, led by Douala. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 94% in Yaoundé to 98% in Douala.
* 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 2 of Cameroon's 6 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 Cameroon
When is high season in Cameroon?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cameroon in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and June.
What is the quietest month in Cameroon?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Cameroon in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 11 days ahead, against 26 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cameroon?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cameroon lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.6 nights in September to 8.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cameroon come from?
Of Cameroon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 39% and the United States at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 9.6%, ahead of Montreal at 1.6%.
What is the most booked town in Cameroon on Airbnb?
Yaoundé was the most booked town in Cameroon on Airbnb, with an estimated 1,749 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Douala.
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 6 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 7,987 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.