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Burnaby Tourism Statistics: 10,345 Airbnb Stays

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights
84,385
Typical Airbnb stay
8.2 nights
Busiest Airbnb month
August
From abroad, among guests who left a review
48%

Key facts

Burnaby Tourism Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

  • Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia) puts all of British Columbia at 5.2 million international visitors in 2025.

Airbnb stays

  • AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Burnaby at 10,345 in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Burnaby added up to 84,385 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Burnaby lasted 8.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead.

Busiest months

  • AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Burnaby in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and June, with February the quietest.
  • AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Burnaby ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Burnaby in June were booked furthest ahead, about 68 days, against 22 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

  • AirROI estimates 48% of Burnaby Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 22% and the United Kingdom at 3.2%.

By place

  • AirROI estimates Burnaby took 1.4% of all Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI ranks Burnaby 14th for Airbnb stays among the 58 towns it lists in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.

Official numbers

How Many Tourists Visit British Columbia?

Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia) counted 5.2 million international visitors for all of British Columbia in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Burnaby accounted for 1.4% of Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.

Official tourism figures for British Columbia: what each counts, its year and its publisher
FigureWhat it countsYearPublisher
5.2 millionInternational visitors, all of British ColumbiaInternational visitors to British Columbia2025Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia)

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Burnaby

Burnaby had 521 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 10,345 stays and 84,385 nights. A typical stay lasted 8.2 nights and was booked about 43 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.

Airbnb homes
521
Airbnb stays, estimate
10,345
Airbnb nights, estimate
84,385
Typical stay
8.2 nights
Booked ahead
43 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Burnaby?

On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Burnaby in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and June. 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, June, May, October, July, March, November, December, April, January, February.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
Airbnb months in Burnaby by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
MonthShare of nightsBooked ahead
August10.9%47 days
September9.7%38 days
June8.7%68 days
May8.6%38 days
October8.6%30 days
July8.2%59 days
March8.1%22 days
November7.7%27 days
December7.7%24 days
April7.4%30 days
January7.1%26 days
February7.1%27 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 Burnaby Airbnb Guests Come From?

Among Burnaby Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 48% came from abroad, led by the United States at 22% and the United Kingdom at 3.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Vancouver was the top origin city at 5.6%, ahead of Calgary at 5%. The figures rest on 28,285 reviews, written over many years.

48% from abroad

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

  • From abroad 48%
  • From within Canada 52%

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

  • United States 22%
  • United Kingdom 3.2%
  • Germany 2.7%
  • Mexico 2.5%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

  • Vancouver 5.6%
  • Calgary 5%
  • Toronto 4.8%
  • Victoria 3.6%
  • Seattle 3.5%

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Burnaby

How many tourists visit Burnaby?

British Columbia as a whole had 5.2 million international visitors in 2025, according to Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia). AirROI puts Burnaby at 1.4% of Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 10,345 Airbnb stays in Burnaby in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.

When is the busiest time in Burnaby?

The busiest Airbnb month in Burnaby in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.

What is the quietest month in Burnaby?

February was the quietest Airbnb month in Burnaby in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 27 days ahead, against 68 days for June.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Burnaby?

A typical Airbnb stay in Burnaby lasted 8.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.0 nights in September to 9.6 nights in January.

Where do Airbnb guests in Burnaby come from?

Of Burnaby Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 48% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 22% and the United Kingdom at 3.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Vancouver at 5.6%, ahead of Calgary at 5%.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia) counts international visitors (5.2 million in 2025 across British Columbia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 10,345 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: 10,345 stays at 8.16 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 28,285 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.