Tourism statisticsCity2026
Banff Tourism Statistics: 4,492 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 4,492 Airbnb stays in Banff, in Alberta, Canada, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was November. All of Canada had 19.9 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
- 10,837
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 2.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 78%
Key facts
Banff Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Canada at 19.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Banff at 4,492 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Banff added up to 10,837 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Banff lasted 2.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 78 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Banff in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with November the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Banff ran unbroken from June to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Banff in August were booked furthest ahead, about 112 days, against 45 days for November, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 78% of Banff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 56% and the United Kingdom at 6.7%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Banff took 0.2% of all Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Banff 8th for Airbnb stays among the 15 towns it lists in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Canada?
UN Tourism counted 19.9 million international tourist arrivals for all of Canada in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Banff accounted for 0.2% of Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.9 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Canada | 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 Banff
Banff had 146 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 4,492 stays and 10,837 nights. A typical stay lasted 2.4 nights and was booked about 78 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 146
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 4,492
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 10,837
- Typical stay
- 2.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 78 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Banff?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Banff in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. November was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from June to September.
August ranks first, November 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, September, July, June, March, May, February, October, April, December, January, November.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.1% | 112 days |
| September | 10.9% | 107 days |
| July | 10.3% | 108 days |
| June | 9.2% | 88 days |
| March | 8.4% | 64 days |
| May | 7.8% | 81 days |
| February | 7.5% | 63 days |
| October | 7.2% | 61 days |
| April | 7.1% | 60 days |
| December | 7.0% | 60 days |
| January | 6.7% | 49 days |
| November | 6.6% | 45 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 Banff Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Banff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 78% came from abroad, led by the United States at 56% and the United Kingdom at 6.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Calgary was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of Toronto at 1.9%. The figures rest on 15,058 reviews, written over many years.
78% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 78%
- From within Canada 22%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Banff
How many tourists visit Banff?
Canada as a whole had 19.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Banff at 0.2% of Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 4,492 Airbnb stays in Banff in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Banff?
The busiest Airbnb month in Banff in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The four busiest months run from June to September.
What is the quietest month in Banff?
November was the quietest Airbnb month in Banff in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in November were booked about 45 days ahead, against 112 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Banff?
A typical Airbnb stay in Banff lasted 2.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 78 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.0 nights in October to 3.1 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Banff come from?
Of Banff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 78% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 56% and the United Kingdom at 6.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Calgary at 2.6%, ahead of Toronto at 1.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (19.9 million in 2024 across Canada). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 4,492 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: 4,492 stays at 2.41 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 15,058 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.