Tourism statisticsState2026

Quebec Tourism Statistics: 27.7M Arrivals in 2024

Q: How many tourists visit Quebec?

Quebec had 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. AirROI estimates 648,998 Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

Q: What is the quietest month in Quebec?

April was the quietest Airbnb month in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 39 days ahead, against 74 days for July.

Q: How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Quebec?

A typical Airbnb stay in Quebec lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.6 nights in November.

Quebec recorded 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, Ministère du Tourisme du Québec reports. AirROI estimates 648,998 Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, with Montreal the most booked town. The busiest month was August.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated November 4, 2026

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights: 3,396,744
Typical Airbnb stay: 5.2 nights
Busiest Airbnb month: August
From abroad, among guests who left a review: 42%

Key facts

Quebec Tourism Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

Ministère du Tourisme du Québec puts Quebec at 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024.

Airbnb stays

AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Quebec at 648,998 in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Quebec added up to 3,396,744 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Quebec lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.

Busiest months

AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with April the quietest.
AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Quebec ran unbroken from June to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Quebec in July were booked furthest ahead, about 74 days, against 39 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

AirROI estimates 42% of Quebec Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and France at 13%.
Among Quebec Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Montreal was the top origin city at 14%, ahead of Toronto at 5.4%, AirROI estimates.

By place

AirROI estimates Montreal had the most Airbnb stays of the 40 towns it lists in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, at 165,491, ahead of Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant.

Official numbers

How Many Tourists Visit Quebec?

Ministère du Tourisme du Québec counted 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024.

Official tourism figures for Quebec: what each counts, its year and its publisher
Figure	What it counts	Year	Publisher
27.7 millionTourist arrivals	Tourists having visited Quebec	2024	Ministère du Tourisme du Québec

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Quebec

Quebec had 23,362 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 648,998 stays and 3,396,744 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 184 towns it tracks in Quebec; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.

Airbnb homes: 23,362
Airbnb stays, estimate: 648,998
Airbnb nights, estimate: 3,396,744
Typical stay: 5.2 nights
Booked ahead: 55 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Quebec?

On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. April was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from June to October.

August ranks first, April 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, July, September, October, June, December, May, March, November, February, January, April.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead

Airbnb months in Quebec by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
Rank	Month	Share of nights	Typical stay	Booked ahead
1	August	11.4%	4.7 nights	72 days
2	July	10.3%	5.7 nights	74 days
3	September	9.6%	4.0 nights	57 days
4	October	8.8%	5.1 nights	49 days
5	June	8.6%	5.5 nights	54 days
6	December	8.2%	5.3 nights	51 days
7	May	7.8%	5.7 nights	57 days
8	March	7.7%	5.5 nights	40 days
9	November	7.2%	6.6 nights	39 days
10	February	7.1%	4.9 nights	47 days
11	January	6.8%	5.5 nights	40 days
12	April	6.5%	6.0 nights	39 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 Quebec Airbnb Guests Come From?

Among Quebec Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 42% came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and France at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Montreal was the top origin city at 14%, ahead of Toronto at 5.4%. The figures rest on 1,835,441 reviews, written over many years.

42% from abroad

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

United States 18%
France 13%
United Kingdom 1.2%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

Montreal 14%
Toronto 5.4%
Ottawa 4.4%
New York 1.7%
Québec City 1.2%

By town

Most Booked Towns in Quebec

Montreal, Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant took 41% of Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 36 of the 40 towns, led by Montreal, and July in 3, led by Trois-Rivières. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across the 25 most booked towns runs from 15% in Saint-Côme to 63% in Shawinigan.

Most Booked Towns in Quebec: Airbnb stays, nights and typical stay, 12 months to October 2026; with origin among guests who left a review
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1	Montreal	165,491	1,197,281	7.2 nights	58%	US	August
2	Quebec City	67,419	343,100	5.1 nights	58%	US	August
3	Mont-Tremblant	35,779	149,090	4.2 nights	36%	US	March
4	Longueuil	13,709	90,239	6.6 nights	43%	US	August
5	Gatineau	13,053	104,205	8.0 nights	31%	France	August
6	Petite-Rivière-Saint-François	13,025	50,277	3.9 nights	25%	France	August
7	Chertsey	8,959	32,183	3.6 nights	17%	France	August
8	Saint-Côme	8,871	29,513	3.3 nights	15%	France	August
9	Lac-Supérieur	7,293	30,522	4.2 nights	29%	US	August
10	Baie-Saint-Paul	6,668	23,694	3.6 nights	36%	France	August
11	La Malbaie	6,600	22,846	3.5 nights	37%	France	August
12	La Conception	6,560	22,684	3.5 nights	30%	US	August
13	Saguenay	6,165	37,534	6.1 nights	48%	France	August
14	Orford	5,838	32,296	5.5 nights	20%	US	August
15	Saint-Alexis-des-Monts	5,704	17,727	3.1 nights	33%	France	August
16	Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury	5,700	22,997	4.0 nights	38%	France	August
17	Beaupré	5,582	26,239	4.7 nights	35%	US	August
18	Lévis	5,560	38,532	6.9 nights	46%	US	August
19	Laval (administrative region)	5,526	32,634	5.9 nights	38%	US	August
20	Les Éboulements	5,509	18,952	3.4 nights	34%	France	August
21	Magog	5,465	30,457	5.6 nights	29%	US	August
22	Mont-Blanc	5,300	20,228	3.8 nights	23%	US	August
23	Trois-Rivières	4,720	20,306	4.3 nights	32%	France	July
24	Rimouski	4,440	22,687	5.1 nights	28%	France	August
25	Shawinigan	4,335	14,037	3.2 nights	63%	France	August
26	Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides	4,224	15,546	3.7 nights	25%	France	August
27	L'Anse-Saint-Jean	4,144	18,030	4.4 nights	55%	France	August
28	Potton	4,122	18,608	4.5 nights	32%	US	August
29	Val-des-Monts	4,087	18,945	4.6 nights	14%	US	August
30	Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges	3,924	17,123	4.4 nights	28%	US	August
31	Eastman	3,841	13,211	3.4 nights	21%	US	August
32	Mandeville	3,821	13,464	3.5 nights	18%	France	August
33	Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard	3,818	22,210	5.8 nights	24%	France	August
34	Sherbrooke	3,694	27,269	7.4 nights	30%	France	August
35	Amherst	3,502	12,273	3.5 nights	25%	France	August
36	Brossard	3,470	21,728	6.3 nights	42%	US	August
37	Bromont	2,965	14,404	4.9 nights	24%	US	July
38	Sutton	2,706	13,124	4.8 nights	32%	US	August
39	Saint-David-de-Falardeau	2,384	9,250	3.9 nights	33%	France	July
40	Gaspé	2,273	12,501	5.5 nights	44%	France	August

* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Canada is the top origin in 39 of 40 towns, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 40 of Quebec's 184 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Quebec

How many tourists visit Quebec?

Quebec had 27.7 million tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. AirROI estimates 648,998 Airbnb stays in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

When is high season in Quebec?

The busiest Airbnb month in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The five busiest months run from June to October.

What is the quietest month in Quebec?

April was the quietest Airbnb month in Quebec in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 39 days ahead, against 74 days for July.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Quebec?

A typical Airbnb stay in Quebec lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.6 nights in November.

Where do Airbnb guests in Quebec come from?

Of Quebec Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 42% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 18% and France at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Montreal at 14%, ahead of Toronto at 5.4%.

What is the most booked town in Quebec on Airbnb?

Montreal was the most booked town in Quebec on Airbnb, with an estimated 165,491 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. Ministère du Tourisme du Québec counts tourist arrivals (27.7 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 648,998 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 184 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 1,835,441 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.