Tourism statisticsCity2026
Punta Cana Tourism Statistics: 36,244 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 36,244 Airbnb stays in Punta Cana, in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was October. All of the Dominican Republic had 8.5 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
- 208,834
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 76%
Key facts
Punta Cana Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the Dominican Republic at 8.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Punta Cana at 36,244 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Punta Cana added up to 208,834 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Punta Cana lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 25 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Punta Cana in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and December, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Punta Cana had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, February and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Punta Cana in November were booked furthest ahead, about 34 days, against 21 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 76% of Punta Cana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 37% and Canada at 8.6%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Punta Cana took 8.7% of all Airbnb stays in the Dominican Republic in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Punta Cana 4th for Airbnb stays among the 29 towns it lists in the Dominican Republic in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Dominican Republic?
UN Tourism counted 8.5 million international tourist arrivals for all of the Dominican Republic in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Punta Cana accounted for 8.7% of Airbnb stays in the Dominican Republic in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Dominican Republic | 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 Punta Cana
Punta Cana had 2,630 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 36,244 stays and 208,834 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 25 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,630
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 36,244
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 208,834
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 25 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Punta Cana?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Punta Cana in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and December. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
March ranks first, October 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, December, June, July, January, August, November, April, May, September, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 10.5% | 26 days |
| February | 9.5% | 30 days |
| December | 9.5% | 24 days |
| June | 9.4% | 21 days |
| July | 9.3% | 27 days |
| January | 9.1% | 27 days |
| August | 7.8% | 29 days |
| November | 7.6% | 34 days |
| April | 7.0% | 24 days |
| May | 6.9% | 24 days |
| September | 6.9% | 23 days |
| October | 6.4% | 24 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 Punta Cana Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Punta Cana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 76% came from abroad, led by the United States at 37% and Canada at 8.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Santo Domingo was the top origin city at 16%, ahead of New York at 5.3%. The figures rest on 44,729 reviews, written over many years.
76% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 76%
- From within the Dominican Republic 24%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Punta Cana
How many tourists visit Punta Cana?
The Dominican Republic as a whole had 8.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Punta Cana at 8.7% of Airbnb stays in the Dominican Republic in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 36,244 Airbnb stays in Punta Cana in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Punta Cana?
The busiest Airbnb month in Punta Cana in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and December.
What is the quietest month in Punta Cana?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Punta Cana in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 24 days ahead, against 34 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Punta Cana?
A typical Airbnb stay in Punta Cana lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 25 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 6.5 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Punta Cana come from?
Of Punta Cana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 76% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 37% and Canada at 8.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Santo Domingo at 16%, ahead of New York at 5.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (8.5 million in 2024 across the Dominican Republic). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 36,244 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: 36,244 stays at 5.76 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 44,729 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.