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Whistler Tourism Statistics: 77,064 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 77,064 Airbnb stays in Whistler, in British Columbia, Canada, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was October. 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
- 373,832
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 60%
Key facts
Whistler 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 Whistler at 77,064 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Whistler added up to 373,832 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Whistler lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 77 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Whistler in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and February, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Whistler had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, January and February.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Whistler in February were booked furthest ahead, about 104 days, against 51 days for October, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 60% of Whistler Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 40% and the United Kingdom at 4.8%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Whistler took 10.4% of all Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Whistler 2nd 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, Whistler accounted for 10.4% 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 Whistler
Whistler had 2,516 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 77,064 stays and 373,832 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 77 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,516
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 77,064
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 373,832
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 77 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Whistler?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Whistler in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and February. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
March ranks first, October 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: March, January, February, August, July, September, December, June, April, May, November, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 11.1% | 89 days |
| January | 10.5% | 89 days |
| February | 10.5% | 104 days |
| August | 10.4% | 69 days |
| July | 9.7% | 80 days |
| September | 8.5% | 72 days |
| December | 8.3% | 87 days |
| June | 7.4% | 68 days |
| April | 6.9% | 72 days |
| May | 6.1% | 57 days |
| November | 5.3% | 51 days |
| October | 5.3% | 51 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 Whistler Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Whistler Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 60% came from abroad, led by the United States at 40% and the United Kingdom at 4.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Vancouver was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Seattle at 7.3%. The figures rest on 224,649 reviews, written over many years.
60% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 60%
- From within Canada 40%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Whistler
How many tourists visit Whistler?
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 Whistler at 10.4% of Airbnb stays in British Columbia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 77,064 Airbnb stays in Whistler in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Whistler?
The busiest Airbnb month in Whistler in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then January and February.
What is the quietest month in Whistler?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Whistler in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 51 days ahead, against 104 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Whistler?
A typical Airbnb stay in Whistler lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 77 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 5.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Whistler come from?
Of Whistler Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 60% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 40% and the United Kingdom at 4.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Vancouver at 13%, ahead of Seattle at 7.3%.
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 77,064 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: 77,064 stays at 4.85 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 224,649 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.