Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Grand Cayman Tourism Statistics: 17,018 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 17,018 Airbnb stays in Grand Cayman, in George Town, Cayman Islands, in the 12 months to October 2026, with George Town the most booked town. The busiest month was March. All of the Cayman Islands had 284,300 international tourist arrivals in 2022, 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
- 107,089
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Grand Cayman Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the Cayman Islands at 284,300 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Grand Cayman at 17,018 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Grand Cayman added up to 107,089 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Grand Cayman lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 84 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Grand Cayman in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Grand Cayman ran unbroken from December to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Grand Cayman in December were booked furthest ahead, about 117 days, against 56 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Grand Cayman Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 76% and Canada at 14%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Grand Cayman took 98.1% of all Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates George Town had the most Airbnb stays of Grand Cayman's 5 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 6,484, ahead of West Bay and North Side.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Cayman Islands?
UN Tourism counted 284,300 international tourist arrivals for all of the Cayman Islands in 2022, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Grand Cayman accounted for 98.1% of Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284,300International tourist arrivals, all of Cayman Islands | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman had 931 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 17,018 stays and 107,089 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.3 nights and was booked about 84 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 5 towns it tracks in Grand Cayman; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 931
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 17,018
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 107,089
- Typical stay
- 6.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 84 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Grand Cayman?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Grand Cayman in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and January. September was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from December to April.
March ranks first, September 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, February, January, April, December, June, July, May, November, August, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 12.0% | 93 days |
| February | 10.8% | 109 days |
| January | 10.1% | 99 days |
| April | 8.9% | 84 days |
| December | 8.8% | 117 days |
| June | 8.0% | 66 days |
| July | 7.9% | 63 days |
| May | 7.9% | 72 days |
| November | 7.5% | 88 days |
| August | 6.6% | 61 days |
| October | 5.9% | 59 days |
| September | 5.7% | 56 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 Grand Cayman Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Grand Cayman Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (98%), led by the United States at 76% and Canada at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 4.2%, ahead of Toronto at 3%. The figures rest on 31,688 reviews, written over many years.
98% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 98%
- From within the Cayman Islands 2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Grand Cayman
George Town, West Bay and North Side took 89% of Airbnb stays in Grand Cayman in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in all 5 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 96% in North Side to over 99% in East End.
| George Town | 6,484 |
| West Bay | 5,670 |
| North Side | 3,063 |
| East End | 931 |
| Bodden Town | 870 |
* 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. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Grand Cayman
How many tourists visit Grand Cayman?
The Cayman Islands as a whole had 284,300 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Grand Cayman at 98.1% of Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 17,018 Airbnb stays in Grand Cayman in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Grand Cayman?
The busiest Airbnb month in Grand Cayman in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and January. The five busiest months run from December to April.
What is the quietest month in Grand Cayman?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Grand Cayman in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 56 days ahead, against 117 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Grand Cayman?
A typical Airbnb stay in Grand Cayman lasted 6.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 84 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.5 nights in April to 7.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Grand Cayman come from?
Of Grand Cayman Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 76% and Canada at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 4.2%, ahead of Toronto at 3%.
What is the most booked town in Grand Cayman on Airbnb?
George Town was the most booked town in Grand Cayman on Airbnb, with an estimated 6,484 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of West Bay and North Side.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (284,300 in 2022 across the Cayman Islands). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 17,018 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 5 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 31,688 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.