Tourism statisticsCountry2026
France Tourism Statistics: 100M+ Visitors in 2024
France recorded 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. AirROI estimates 11,301,922 Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026, with Paris the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 63,257,540
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within France, among guests who left a review
- 69%
Key facts
France Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique puts France at more than 100 million international visitors in 2024, a preliminary estimate.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in France at 11,301,922 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in France added up to 63,257,540 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in France lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in France in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in France ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in France in August were booked furthest ahead, about 77 days, against 40 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 69% of France Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France, and the United Kingdom at 4.4% and the United States at 4.4% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI ranks France first for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Paris had the most Airbnb stays of the 1,088 towns it lists in France in the 12 months to October 2026, at 970,549, ahead of Nice and Marseille.
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 in 2024, a preliminary estimate. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 100 millionInternational visitors | 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 France
France had 617,389 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 11,301,922 stays and 63,257,540 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 54 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 4,403 towns it tracks in France; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 617,389
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 11,301,922
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 63,257,540
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 54 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in France?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in France in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
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, July, September, June, May, October, April, December, March, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.8% | 77 days |
| July | 10.5% | 74 days |
| September | 9.4% | 48 days |
| June | 8.9% | 57 days |
| May | 8.6% | 55 days |
| October | 8.3% | 45 days |
| April | 7.8% | 47 days |
| December | 7.5% | 48 days |
| March | 7.2% | 40 days |
| November | 6.9% | 41 days |
| February | 6.8% | 48 days |
| January | 6.2% | 41 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 France Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten France Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within France (69%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 4.4% and the United States at 4.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 6.4%, ahead of Lyon at 1.5%. The figures rest on 32,834,620 reviews, written over many years.
69% from within France
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within France 69%
- From abroad 31%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in France
Paris, Nice and Marseille took 12% of Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 728 of the 1,088 towns, led by Nice, and February in 92, led by Morzine. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across the 25 most booked towns runs from 9.3% in Angers to 77% in Paris.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. France is the top origin in 1,077 of 1,088 towns, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 1,088 of France's 4,403 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in France
How many tourists visit France?
France 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. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 11,301,922 Airbnb stays in France in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in France?
The busiest Airbnb month in France in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in France?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in France in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 41 days ahead, against 77 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in France?
A typical Airbnb stay in France lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 6.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in France come from?
Of France Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 69% were from within France, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 4.4% and the United States at 4.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 6.4%, ahead of Lyon at 1.5%.
What is the most booked town in France on Airbnb?
Paris was the most booked town in France on Airbnb, with an estimated 970,549 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Nice and Marseille.
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). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 11,301,922 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 4,403 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 32,834,620 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.