Tourism statisticsCity2026
Lyon Tourism Statistics: 118,785 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 118,785 Airbnb stays in Lyon, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was February. All of France had more than 100 million international visitors in 2024, a preliminary estimate from Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 597,583
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within France, among guests who left a review
- 62%
Key facts
Lyon Tourism Facts
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Official
- Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique puts all of France at more than 100 million international visitors in 2024, a preliminary estimate.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Lyon at 118,785 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lyon added up to 597,583 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lyon lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 44 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Lyon in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Lyon had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, September and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lyon in December were booked furthest ahead, about 51 days, against 31 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 62% of Lyon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France, and the United States at 7.6% and the United Kingdom at 4.1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Lyon took 1.1% of all Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Lyon 4th for Airbnb stays among the 1,088 towns it lists in France in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit France?
Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique counted more than 100 million international visitors for all of France in 2024, a preliminary estimate. On AirROI's estimates, Lyon accounted for 1.1% of Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 100 millionInternational visitors, all of France | International visitors to France, preliminary figure reported as more than 100 million | 2024 | Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Lyon
Lyon had 4,473 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 118,785 stays and 597,583 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 44 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,473
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 118,785
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 597,583
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lyon?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Lyon in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and June. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October ranks first, February 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: October, September, June, November, May, December, March, April, July, August, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.9% | 46 days |
| September | 9.6% | 41 days |
| June | 9.3% | 45 days |
| November | 8.7% | 47 days |
| May | 8.7% | 49 days |
| December | 8.4% | 51 days |
| March | 8.4% | 35 days |
| April | 8.2% | 41 days |
| July | 7.3% | 49 days |
| August | 7.3% | 42 days |
| January | 7.2% | 33 days |
| February | 7.0% | 31 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 Lyon Airbnb Guests Come From?
About six in ten Lyon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France (62%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 7.6% and the United Kingdom at 4.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 7.7%, and Lyon itself came second at 3.9%. The figures rest on 442,248 reviews, written over many years.
62% from within France
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within France 62%
- From abroad 38%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Lyon
How many tourists visit Lyon?
France as a whole had more than 100 million international visitors in 2024, on a preliminary estimate from Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique. AirROI puts Lyon at 1.1% of Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 118,785 Airbnb stays in Lyon in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Lyon?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lyon in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then September and June.
What is the quietest month in Lyon?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Lyon in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 31 days ahead, against 51 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lyon?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lyon lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 44 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in September to 5.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lyon come from?
Of Lyon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 62% were from within France, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 7.6% and the United Kingdom at 4.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 7.7%, and Lyon itself came second at 3.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique counts international visitors (more than 100 million in 2024 across France). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 118,785 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: 118,785 stays at 5.03 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 442,248 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.