Tourism statisticsCity2026
Lille Tourism Statistics: 55,031 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 55,031 Airbnb stays in Lille, in Hauts-de-France, France, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was June, and the quietest was July. 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
- 233,224
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within France, among guests who left a review
- 67%
Key facts
Lille 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 Lille at 55,031 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lille added up to 233,224 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lille lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Lille in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and September, with July the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Lille had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were June, December and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lille in September were booked furthest ahead, about 62 days, against 29 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 67% of Lille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France, and the United Kingdom at 9% and the Netherlands at 6.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Lille took 0.5% of all Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Lille 13th 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, Lille accounted for 0.5% 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 Lille
Lille had 1,827 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 55,031 stays and 233,224 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.2 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,827
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 55,031
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 233,224
- Typical stay
- 4.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lille?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Lille in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and September. July was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
June ranks first, July 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: June, December, September, October, November, May, March, April, August, January, February, July.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 9.2% | 41 days |
| December | 9.1% | 36 days |
| September | 9.1% | 62 days |
| October | 9.0% | 34 days |
| November | 8.5% | 37 days |
| May | 8.5% | 43 days |
| March | 8.5% | 37 days |
| April | 8.1% | 39 days |
| August | 8.1% | 41 days |
| January | 7.4% | 33 days |
| February | 7.2% | 29 days |
| July | 7.2% | 57 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 Lille Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Lille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France (67%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 9% and the Netherlands at 6.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of London at 2.7%. The figures rest on 199,717 reviews, written over many years.
67% from within France
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within France 67%
- From abroad 33%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Lille
How many tourists visit Lille?
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 Lille at 0.5% of Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 55,031 Airbnb stays in Lille in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Lille?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lille in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then December and September.
What is the quietest month in Lille?
July was the quietest Airbnb month in Lille in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in July were booked about 57 days ahead, against 62 days for September.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lille?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lille lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.4 nights in September to 5.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lille come from?
Of Lille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 67% were from within France, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 9% and the Netherlands at 6.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 11%, ahead of London at 2.7%.
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 55,031 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: 55,031 stays at 4.24 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 199,717 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.