Tourism statisticsState2026
Alberta Tourism Statistics: 358,680 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 358,680 Airbnb stays in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026, with Calgary the most booked town. The busiest month was August. 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
- 1,992,981
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within Canada, among guests who left a review
- 67%
Key facts
Alberta Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
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 Alberta at 358,680 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Alberta added up to 1,992,981 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Alberta lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Alberta ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Alberta in July were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 26 days for November, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 67% of Alberta Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Canada, and the United States at 18% and the United Kingdom at 2.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Alberta took 12.4% of all Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Calgary had the most Airbnb stays of the 15 towns it lists in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026, at 108,471, ahead of Canmore and Edmonton.
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, Alberta accounted for 12.4% 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 Alberta
Alberta had 13,332 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 358,680 stays and 1,992,981 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 48 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 43 towns it tracks in Alberta; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 13,332
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 358,680
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,992,981
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Alberta?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, February 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, May, October, March, December, November, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.8% | 61 days |
| September | 10.1% | 53 days |
| July | 9.8% | 73 days |
| June | 9.7% | 54 days |
| May | 8.5% | 40 days |
| October | 8.4% | 36 days |
| March | 7.8% | 28 days |
| December | 7.5% | 32 days |
| November | 7.1% | 26 days |
| April | 7.0% | 31 days |
| January | 6.7% | 27 days |
| February | 6.6% | 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 Alberta Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Alberta Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Canada (67%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 18% and the United Kingdom at 2.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Edmonton was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Calgary at 10%. The figures rest on 1,083,340 reviews, written over many years.
67% from within Canada
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Canada 67%
- From abroad 33%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Alberta
Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton took 75% of Airbnb stays in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 12 of the 15 towns, led by Calgary, and September in 2, led by Grande Prairie. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 3.3% in Fort McMurray to 78% in Banff.
| Calgary | 108,471 |
| Canmore | 97,538 |
| Edmonton | 64,566 |
| Harvie Heights | 11,817 |
| Dead Man's Flats | 10,757 |
| Hinton | 5,870 |
| Lethbridge | 5,416 |
| Banff | 4,492 |
| Cochrane | 4,244 |
| Red Deer | 3,605 |
| Grande Prairie | 3,492 |
| Town of Sylvan Lake | 3,259 |
| Airdrie | 3,091 |
| Fort McMurray | 2,069 |
| Medicine Hat | 2,067 |
* 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. Canada is the top origin in 14 of 15 towns, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 15 of Alberta's 43 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 Alberta
How many tourists visit Alberta?
Canada as a whole had 19.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Alberta at 12.4% of Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 358,680 Airbnb stays in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Alberta?
The busiest Airbnb month in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Alberta?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Alberta in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 28 days ahead, against 73 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Alberta?
A typical Airbnb stay in Alberta lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.8 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Alberta come from?
Of Alberta Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 67% were from within Canada, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 18% and the United Kingdom at 2.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Edmonton at 10%, ahead of Calgary at 10%.
What is the most booked town in Alberta on Airbnb?
Calgary was the most booked town in Alberta on Airbnb, with an estimated 108,471 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Canmore and Edmonton.
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 358,680 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 43 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 1,083,340 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.