Tourism statisticsCity2026
Kelowna Tourism Statistics: 16,570 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 16,570 Airbnb stays in Kelowna, in British Columbia, Canada, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, and the quietest was January. All of British Columbia had 5.2 million international visitors in 2025, Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 111,464
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within Canada, among guests who left a review
- 78%
Key facts
Kelowna 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 Kelowna at 16,570 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kelowna added up to 111,464 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kelowna lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Kelowna in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Kelowna ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kelowna in July were booked furthest ahead, about 64 days, against 29 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 78% of Kelowna Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Canada, and the United States at 10% and the United Kingdom at 2.6% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Kelowna took 2.2% of all Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Kelowna 5th 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, Kelowna accounted for 2.2% of Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 millionInternational visitors, all of British Columbia | International visitors to British Columbia | 2025 | Trade and Invest BC (Government of British Columbia) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kelowna
Kelowna had 771 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 16,570 stays and 111,464 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.7 nights and was booked about 56 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 771
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 16,570
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 111,464
- Typical stay
- 6.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kelowna?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Kelowna in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
July ranks first, January 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: July, August, June, May, September, April, October, November, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 10.9% | 64 days |
| August | 10.2% | 59 days |
| June | 10.1% | 61 days |
| May | 9.2% | 59 days |
| September | 9.0% | 54 days |
| April | 7.9% | 51 days |
| October | 7.9% | 41 days |
| November | 7.3% | 36 days |
| March | 7.2% | 34 days |
| December | 7.0% | 35 days |
| February | 6.8% | 35 days |
| January | 6.5% | 29 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 Kelowna Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Kelowna Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Canada (78%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 10% and the United Kingdom at 2.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Vancouver was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Calgary at 9.3%. The figures rest on 58,056 reviews, written over many years.
78% from within Canada
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Canada 78%
- From abroad 22%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kelowna
How many tourists visit Kelowna?
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 Kelowna at 2.2% of Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 16,570 Airbnb stays in Kelowna in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Kelowna?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kelowna in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and June. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Kelowna?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Kelowna in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 29 days ahead, against 64 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kelowna?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kelowna lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in August to 8.4 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kelowna come from?
Of Kelowna Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 78% were from within Canada, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 10% and the United Kingdom at 2.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Vancouver at 11%, ahead of Calgary at 9.3%.
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 16,570 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: 16,570 stays at 6.73 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 58,056 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.