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Quito Tourism Statistics: 54,268 Airbnb Stays

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb stays
54,268
Estimated Airbnb nights
306,364
Typical Airbnb stay
5.6 nights
Busiest Airbnb month
August
From abroad, among guests who left a review
41%

Key facts

Quito Tourism Facts

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Airbnb stays

  • AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Quito at 54,268 in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Quito added up to 306,364 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Quito lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.

Busiest months

  • AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Quito in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and December, with April the quietest.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb in Quito had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, September and December.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Quito in November were booked furthest ahead, about 42 days, against 13 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Quito ran longest in July, at 7.3 nights, against 3.9 nights in September, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

  • AirROI estimates 41% of Quito Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 17% and Colombia at 3.3%.
  • Among Quito Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Quito was the top origin city at 17%, ahead of Guayaquil at 13%, AirROI estimates.

By place

  • AirROI ranks Quito first for Airbnb stays among the 33 towns it lists in Ecuador in the 12 months to October 2026.

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Quito

Quito had 3,829 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 54,268 stays and 306,364 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead.

Airbnb homes
3,829
Airbnb stays, estimate
54,268
Airbnb nights, estimate
306,364
Typical stay
5.6 nights
Booked ahead
20 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Quito?

On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Quito in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and December. 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, September, December, March, July, June, October, January, November, May, February, April.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
Airbnb months in Quito by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
MonthShare of nightsBooked ahead
August9.3%26 days
September8.8%18 days
December8.8%15 days
March8.7%13 days
July8.6%24 days
June8.5%14 days
October8.2%15 days
January8.1%16 days
November8.1%42 days
May7.8%21 days
February7.6%16 days
April7.4%14 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 Quito Airbnb Guests Come From?

Among Quito Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 41% came from abroad, led by the United States at 17% and Colombia at 3.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Quito was the top origin city at 17%, ahead of Guayaquil at 13%. The figures rest on 218,570 reviews, written over many years.

41% from abroad

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

  • From abroad 41%
  • From within Ecuador 59%

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

  • United States 17%
  • Colombia 3.3%
  • Canada 2.5%
  • United Kingdom 1.5%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

  • Quito 17%
  • Guayaquil 13%
  • Cuenca 4.7%
  • Ambato 2.9%
  • Santo Domingo 2.4%

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Quito

When is the busiest time in Quito?

The busiest Airbnb month in Quito in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and December.

What is the quietest month in Quito?

April was the quietest Airbnb month in Quito in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 14 days ahead, against 42 days for November.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Quito?

A typical Airbnb stay in Quito lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 7.3 nights in July.

Where do Airbnb guests in Quito come from?

Of Quito Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 41% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 17% and Colombia at 3.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Quito at 17%, ahead of Guayaquil at 13%.

Method

How These Numbers Are Made

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: 54,268 stays at 5.65 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 218,570 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.