Tourism statisticsCity2026
Marseille Tourism Statistics: 5M Arrivals in 2022
Marseille, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, recorded 5 million tourist arrivals in 2022, Ville de Marseille reports. AirROI estimates 193,570 Airbnb stays in Marseille in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,137,063
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within France, among guests who left a review
- 65%
Key facts
Marseille Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Ville de Marseille puts Marseille at 5 million tourist arrivals in 2022.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Marseille at 193,570 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Marseille added up to 1,137,063 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Marseille lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Marseille in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Marseille had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, September and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Marseille in June were booked furthest ahead, about 68 days, against 29 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 65% of Marseille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France, and Germany at 6.4% and the United Kingdom at 5.3% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Marseille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Lyon at 3.1%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Marseille 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 161 towns it lists in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Marseille?
Ville de Marseille counted 5 million tourist arrivals in 2022.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 millionTourist arrivals | Tourist arrivals to Marseille | 2022 | Ville de Marseille |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Marseille
Marseille had 8,155 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 193,570 stays and 1,137,063 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.9 nights and was booked about 48 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 8,155
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 193,570
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,137,063
- Typical stay
- 5.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Marseille?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Marseille in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, January 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, July, May, October, April, June, November, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.4% | 56 days |
| September | 10.1% | 43 days |
| July | 9.4% | 60 days |
| May | 9.2% | 66 days |
| October | 9.1% | 40 days |
| April | 8.9% | 41 days |
| June | 8.7% | 68 days |
| November | 7.3% | 32 days |
| March | 7.3% | 33 days |
| December | 6.6% | 32 days |
| February | 6.2% | 29 days |
| January | 6.0% | 29 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 Marseille Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Marseille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France (65%), and the top countries abroad were Germany at 6.4% and the United Kingdom at 5.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Lyon at 3.1%. The figures rest on 587,954 reviews, written over many years.
65% from within France
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within France 65%
- From abroad 35%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Marseille
How many tourists visit Marseille?
Marseille had 5 million tourist arrivals in 2022, according to Ville de Marseille. AirROI estimates 193,570 Airbnb stays in Marseille in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Marseille?
The busiest Airbnb month in Marseille in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July.
What is the quietest month in Marseille?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Marseille in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 29 days ahead, against 68 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Marseille?
A typical Airbnb stay in Marseille lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in May to 6.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Marseille come from?
Of Marseille Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 65% were from within France, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Germany at 6.4% and the United Kingdom at 5.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 13%, ahead of Lyon at 3.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Ville de Marseille counts tourist arrivals (5 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 193,570 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: 193,570 stays at 5.87 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 587,954 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.