Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Cuba Tourism Statistics: 1.6M Arrivals in 2022
Cuba recorded 1.6 million 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 56,810 Airbnb stays in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026, with Havana the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 277,791
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Cuba Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Cuba at 1.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cuba at 56,810 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cuba added up to 277,791 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cuba lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 45 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and November, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Cuba had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, December and November.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cuba in November were booked furthest ahead, about 53 days, against 21 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Cuba Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 19% and France at 8.9%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cuba 78th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Havana had the most Airbnb stays of the 9 towns it lists in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026, at 24,719, ahead of Cárdenas and La Habana.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Cuba?
UN Tourism counted 1.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 millionInternational 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 Cuba
Cuba had 5,768 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 56,810 stays and 277,791 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 45 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 21 towns it tracks in Cuba; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,768
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 56,810
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 277,791
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 45 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cuba?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and November. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January 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: January, December, November, July, August, October, February, May, June, September, March, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8% | 49 days |
| December | 9.4% | 48 days |
| November | 9.4% | 53 days |
| July | 9.1% | 32 days |
| August | 8.5% | 42 days |
| October | 8.4% | 39 days |
| February | 8.3% | 51 days |
| May | 7.9% | 30 days |
| June | 7.8% | 21 days |
| September | 7.5% | 29 days |
| March | 7.3% | 49 days |
| April | 6.7% | 51 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 Cuba Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cuba Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United States at 19% and France at 8.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Mexico City was the top origin city at 2.3%, ahead of Toronto at 1.6%. The figures rest on 434,901 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
- From within Cuba under 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Cuba
Havana, Cárdenas and La Habana took 66% of Airbnb stays in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 9 towns, led by Havana, and August in 1, led by La Habana. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from over 99% in Cárdenas to over 99% in La Habana.
| Havana | 24,719 |
| Cárdenas | 6,809 |
| La Habana | 5,685 |
| Trinidad | 5,147 |
| Viñales | 3,654 |
| Cienfuegos | 1,961 |
| Playa Larga | 1,493 |
| Santa Clara | 1,149 |
| Santiago de Cuba | 856 |
* 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. Lists the 9 of Cuba's 21 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 Cuba
How many tourists visit Cuba?
Cuba had 1.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 56,810 Airbnb stays in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Cuba?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then December and November.
What is the quietest month in Cuba?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Cuba in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 51 days ahead, against 53 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cuba?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cuba lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 45 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in February to 6.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cuba come from?
Of Cuba Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 19% and France at 8.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Mexico City at 2.3%, ahead of Toronto at 1.6%.
What is the most booked town in Cuba on Airbnb?
Havana was the most booked town in Cuba on Airbnb, with an estimated 24,719 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Cárdenas and La Habana.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.6 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 56,810 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 21 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 434,901 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.