Tourism statisticsState2026
Santiago Metropolitan Region Tourism Statistics
AirROI estimates 220,186 Airbnb stays in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026, with Santiago the most booked town. The busiest month was August. All of Chile had 5.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, 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
- 1,169,711
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 52%
Key facts
Santiago Metropolitan Region Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Chile at 5.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Santiago Metropolitan Region at 220,186 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Santiago Metropolitan Region added up to 1,169,711 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Santiago Metropolitan Region lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 26 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in the Santiago Metropolitan Region 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 the Santiago Metropolitan Region in July were booked furthest ahead, about 43 days, against 18 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 52% of Santiago Metropolitan Region Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Brazil at 15% and the United States at 6.9%.
By place
- AirROI estimates the Santiago Metropolitan Region took 25.3% of all Airbnb stays in Chile in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Santiago had the most Airbnb stays of the 10 towns it lists in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026, at 110,175, ahead of Providencia and Ñuñoa.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Chile?
UN Tourism counted 5.2 million international tourist arrivals for all of Chile in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, the Santiago Metropolitan Region accounted for 25.3% of Airbnb stays in Chile in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Chile | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in the Santiago Metropolitan Region
The Santiago Metropolitan Region had 11,529 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 220,186 stays and 1,169,711 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 26 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 19 towns it tracks in the Santiago Metropolitan Region; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 11,529
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 220,186
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,169,711
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Santiago Metropolitan Region?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in the Santiago Metropolitan Region 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, December, October, June, March, February, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.1% | 41 days |
| July | 9.8% | 43 days |
| September | 9.0% | 24 days |
| November | 8.6% | 27 days |
| January | 8.3% | 24 days |
| December | 8.3% | 20 days |
| October | 8.3% | 23 days |
| June | 8.2% | 26 days |
| March | 8.0% | 24 days |
| February | 7.1% | 22 days |
| May | 6.7% | 18 days |
| April | 6.4% | 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 Metropolitan Region Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Santiago Metropolitan Region Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 52% came from abroad, led by Brazil at 15% and the United States at 6.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Santiago was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of São Paulo at 3.3%. The figures rest on 683,377 reviews, written over many years.
52% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 52%
- From within Chile 48%
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 Santiago Metropolitan Region
Santiago, Providencia and Ñuñoa took 87% of Airbnb stays in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 10 towns, led by Santiago, and February in 2, led by San José de Maipo. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 16% in Paine to 78% in Lo Barnechea.
| Santiago | 110,175 |
| Providencia | 53,611 |
| Ñuñoa | 26,684 |
| Lo Barnechea | 6,958 |
| San José de Maipo | 6,934 |
| Vitacura | 3,893 |
| Estación Central | 2,539 |
| Recoleta | 2,449 |
| San Miguel | 1,757 |
| Paine | 1,071 |
* 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. Chile is the top origin in 9 of 10 towns, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 10 of the Santiago Metropolitan Region's 19 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 Santiago Metropolitan Region
How many tourists visit the Santiago Metropolitan Region?
Chile as a whole had 5.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts the Santiago Metropolitan Region at 25.3% of Airbnb stays in Chile in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 220,186 Airbnb stays in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in the Santiago Metropolitan Region?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September.
What is the quietest month in the Santiago Metropolitan Region?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in the Santiago Metropolitan Region 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 43 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Santiago Metropolitan Region?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Santiago Metropolitan Region lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 26 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 6.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Santiago Metropolitan Region come from?
Of Santiago Metropolitan Region Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 52% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Brazil at 15% and the United States at 6.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Santiago at 10%, ahead of São Paulo at 3.3%.
What is the most booked town in the Santiago Metropolitan Region on Airbnb?
Santiago was the most booked town in the Santiago Metropolitan Region on Airbnb, with an estimated 110,175 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Providencia and Ñuñoa.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (5.2 million in 2024 across Chile). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 220,186 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 19 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 683,377 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.