Tourism statisticsCity2026
Halifax Tourism Statistics: 31,490 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 31,490 Airbnb stays in Halifax, in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. 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
- 204,143
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within Canada, among guests who left a review
- 75%
Key facts
Halifax 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 Halifax at 31,490 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Halifax added up to 204,143 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Halifax lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 51 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Halifax in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Halifax ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Halifax in August were booked furthest ahead, about 76 days, against 24 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 75% of Halifax Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Canada, and the United States at 14% and the United Kingdom at 2.7% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Halifax took 1.1% of all Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Halifax 11th for Airbnb stays among the 216 towns it lists in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026.
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, Halifax accounted for 1.1% 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 Halifax
Halifax had 1,026 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 31,490 stays and 204,143 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 51 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,026
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 31,490
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 204,143
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 51 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Halifax?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Halifax in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and June. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August 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: August, September, June, July, October, May, November, March, April, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.1% | 76 days |
| September | 10.5% | 59 days |
| June | 9.8% | 69 days |
| July | 9.7% | 73 days |
| October | 9.6% | 44 days |
| May | 9.3% | 54 days |
| November | 7.9% | 57 days |
| March | 7.0% | 30 days |
| April | 7.0% | 36 days |
| December | 6.4% | 31 days |
| February | 5.9% | 24 days |
| January | 5.8% | 24 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 Halifax Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Halifax Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Canada (75%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 14% and the United Kingdom at 2.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Toronto was the top origin city at 9.1%, ahead of Ottawa at 3.7%. The figures rest on 108,074 reviews, written over many years.
75% from within Canada
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Canada 75%
- From abroad 25%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Halifax
How many tourists visit Halifax?
Canada as a whole had 19.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Halifax at 1.1% of Airbnb stays in Canada in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 31,490 Airbnb stays in Halifax in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Halifax?
The busiest Airbnb month in Halifax 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 Halifax?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Halifax in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 24 days ahead, against 76 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Halifax?
A typical Airbnb stay in Halifax lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 51 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 6.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Halifax come from?
Of Halifax Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 75% were from within Canada, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 14% and the United Kingdom at 2.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Toronto at 9.1%, ahead of Ottawa at 3.7%.
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 31,490 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: 31,490 stays at 6.48 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 108,074 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.