Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Cayman Islands Tourism Statistics: 284,300 Arrivals in 2022
The Cayman Islands recorded 284,300 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 17,342 Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, with George Town the most booked city. The busiest month was March.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 108,623
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Cayman Islands Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts the Cayman Islands at 284,300 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands at 17,342 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands added up to 108,623 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in the Cayman Islands ran unbroken from December to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in December were booked furthest ahead, about 116 days, against 56 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Cayman Islands 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 ranks the Cayman Islands 109th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates George Town had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in the Cayman Islands 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 in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284,300International tourist arrivals | 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 the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands had 959 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 17,342 stays and 108,623 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 6 towns it tracks in the Cayman Islands; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 959
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 17,342
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 108,623
- Typical stay
- 6.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 84 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Cayman Islands?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in the Cayman Islands 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, May, July, November, August, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 12.0% | 92 days |
| February | 10.8% | 110 days |
| January | 10.1% | 99 days |
| April | 8.9% | 84 days |
| December | 8.8% | 116 days |
| June | 8.0% | 65 days |
| May | 7.9% | 73 days |
| July | 7.9% | 63 days |
| November | 7.5% | 87 days |
| August | 6.5% | 60 days |
| October | 6.0% | 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 Cayman Islands Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cayman Islands 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 4.1%, ahead of Toronto at 3%. The figures rest on 32,070 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 the Cayman Islands
George Town, West Bay and North Side took 88% of Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in all 3 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 96% in North Side to over 99% in West Bay.
| George Town | 6,484 |
| West Bay | 5,670 |
| North Side | 3,063 |
* 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. Lists the 3 of the Cayman Islands' 6 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 the Cayman Islands
How many tourists visit the Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands had 284,300 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 17,342 Airbnb stays in the Cayman Islands in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the Cayman Islands?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in the Cayman Islands 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 116 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Cayman Islands?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands come from?
Of Cayman Islands 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 4.1%, ahead of Toronto at 3%.
What is the most booked town in the Cayman Islands on Airbnb?
George Town was the most booked town in the Cayman Islands 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). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 17,342 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 6 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 32,070 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.