Tourism statisticsCity2026
Santiago Tourism Statistics: 6.5M Nights in 2024
Santiago, Chile, recorded 6,513,073 nights in 2024, Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago reports. Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago counts nights, not visitors, at this level. AirROI estimates 110,175 Airbnb stays in Santiago in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was April.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 571,598
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 51%
Key facts
Santiago Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago puts Santiago at 6,513,073 nights in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Santiago at 110,175 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Santiago added up to 571,598 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Santiago lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Santiago in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Santiago had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Santiago in July were booked furthest ahead, about 40 days, against 18 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 51% of Santiago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Brazil at 15% and the United States at 6%.
- Among Santiago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Santiago was the top origin city at 8.8%, ahead of São Paulo at 3.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Santiago first for Airbnb stays among the 10 towns it lists in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Santiago?
Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago counted 6,513,073 nights in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,513,073Nights | Tourist nights in accommodation establishments | 2024 | Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago / Corporación Regional de Desarrollo |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Santiago
Santiago had 5,847 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 110,175 stays and 571,598 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 24 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,847
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 110,175
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 571,598
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Santiago?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Santiago in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, November, January, June, October, December, March, February, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.9% | 37 days |
| July | 9.5% | 40 days |
| September | 8.9% | 24 days |
| November | 8.6% | 25 days |
| January | 8.5% | 23 days |
| June | 8.5% | 26 days |
| October | 8.3% | 24 days |
| December | 8.3% | 18 days |
| March | 8.0% | 25 days |
| February | 7.2% | 21 days |
| May | 6.8% | 18 days |
| April | 6.5% | 20 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 Santiago Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Santiago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 51% came from abroad, led by Brazil at 15% and the United States at 6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Santiago was the top origin city at 8.8%, ahead of São Paulo at 3.4%. The figures rest on 356,035 reviews, written over many years.
51% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 51%
- From within Chile 49%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Santiago
How many tourists visit Santiago?
Santiago had 6,513,073 nights in 2024, according to Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago. That figure counts nights, not visitors. AirROI estimates 110,175 Airbnb stays in Santiago in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Santiago?
The busiest Airbnb month in Santiago in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September.
What is the quietest month in Santiago?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Santiago in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 20 days ahead, against 40 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Santiago?
A typical Airbnb stay in Santiago lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Santiago come from?
Of Santiago Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 51% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Brazil at 15% and the United States at 6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Santiago at 8.8%, ahead of São Paulo at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Gobierno Regional Metropolitano de Santiago counts nights (6,513,073 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds, and a night is a night, not a person. AirROI's 110,175 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: 110,175 stays at 5.19 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 356,035 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.