Tourism statisticsCity2026
Montreal Tourism Statistics: 165,491 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 165,491 Airbnb stays in Montreal, in Quebec, Canada, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Quebec had 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, Ministère du Tourisme du Québec reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,197,281
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 58%
Key facts
Montreal Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Ministère du Tourisme du Québec puts all of Quebec at 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Montreal at 165,491 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Montreal added up to 1,197,281 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Montreal lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Montreal in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Montreal ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Montreal in May were booked furthest ahead, about 72 days, against 29 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 58% of Montreal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 32% and France at 12%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Montreal took 25.5% of all Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Montreal first for Airbnb stays among the 40 towns it lists in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Quebec?
Ministère du Tourisme du Québec counted 27.7 million tourist arrivals for all of Quebec in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Montreal accounted for 25.5% of Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.7 millionTourist arrivals, all of Quebec | Tourists having visited Quebec | 2024 | Ministère du Tourisme du Québec |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Montreal
Montreal had 6,768 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 165,491 stays and 1,197,281 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.2 nights and was booked about 53 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 6,768
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 165,491
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,197,281
- Typical stay
- 7.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Montreal?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Montreal in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and October. 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, October, July, June, May, December, November, April, March, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.2% | 61 days |
| September | 9.8% | 58 days |
| October | 9.3% | 46 days |
| July | 8.9% | 66 days |
| June | 8.7% | 50 days |
| May | 8.7% | 72 days |
| December | 8.1% | 35 days |
| November | 7.8% | 41 days |
| April | 7.7% | 40 days |
| March | 7.6% | 33 days |
| January | 6.6% | 29 days |
| February | 6.5% | 30 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 Montreal Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Montreal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 58% came from abroad, led by the United States at 32% and France at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Toronto was the top origin city at 8.4%, and Montreal itself came second at 5.1%. The figures rest on 505,148 reviews, written over many years.
58% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 58%
- From within Canada 42%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Montreal
How many tourists visit Montreal?
Quebec as a whole had 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. AirROI puts Montreal at 25.5% of Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 165,491 Airbnb stays in Montreal in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Montreal?
The busiest Airbnb month in Montreal in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and October. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Montreal?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Montreal in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 30 days ahead, against 72 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Montreal?
A typical Airbnb stay in Montreal lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.2 nights in September to 8.8 nights in November.
Where do Airbnb guests in Montreal come from?
Of Montreal Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 58% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 32% and France at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Toronto at 8.4%, and Montreal itself came second at 5.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Ministère du Tourisme du Québec counts tourist arrivals (27.7 million in 2024 across Quebec). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 165,491 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: 165,491 stays at 7.23 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 505,148 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.