Tourism statisticsCity2026
Vancouver Tourism Statistics: 113,503 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 113,503 Airbnb stays in Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. 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
- 738,320
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 64%
Key facts
Vancouver Tourism Facts
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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 Vancouver at 113,503 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Vancouver added up to 738,320 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Vancouver lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Vancouver in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and May, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Vancouver ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Vancouver in June were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 34 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 64% of Vancouver Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 38% and the United Kingdom at 4.7%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Vancouver took 15.3% of all Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Vancouver first 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, Vancouver accounted for 15.3% 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 Vancouver
Vancouver had 3,909 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 113,503 stays and 738,320 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,909
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 113,503
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 738,320
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Vancouver?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Vancouver in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and May. 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, May, October, July, June, March, November, April, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.8% | 72 days |
| September | 10.1% | 61 days |
| May | 9.6% | 60 days |
| October | 8.8% | 44 days |
| July | 8.6% | 69 days |
| June | 8.3% | 73 days |
| March | 7.9% | 38 days |
| November | 7.5% | 36 days |
| April | 7.5% | 44 days |
| December | 7.4% | 37 days |
| January | 6.8% | 34 days |
| February | 6.7% | 34 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 Vancouver Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Vancouver Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 64% came from abroad, led by the United States at 38% and the United Kingdom at 4.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Seattle was the top origin city at 4.9%, ahead of Toronto at 4.1%. The figures rest on 359,943 reviews, written over many years.
64% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 64%
- From within Canada 36%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Vancouver
How many tourists visit Vancouver?
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 Vancouver at 15.3% of Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 113,503 Airbnb stays in Vancouver in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Vancouver?
The busiest Airbnb month in Vancouver in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Vancouver?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Vancouver in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 34 days ahead, against 73 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Vancouver?
A typical Airbnb stay in Vancouver lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 7.2 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Vancouver come from?
Of Vancouver Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 64% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 38% and the United Kingdom at 4.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Seattle at 4.9%, ahead of Toronto at 4.1%.
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 113,503 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: 113,503 stays at 6.50 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 359,943 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.