Tourism statisticsCountry2026
French Guiana Tourism Statistics: 86,000 Arrivals in 2024
French Guiana recorded 86,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 4,076 Airbnb stays in French Guiana in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was November.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 24,551
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 68%
Key facts
French Guiana Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts French Guiana at 86,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in French Guiana at 4,076 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in French Guiana added up to 24,551 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in French Guiana lasted 6.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in French Guiana in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with November the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in French Guiana had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in French Guiana in August were booked furthest ahead, about 35 days, against 8 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 68% of French Guiana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 53% and Guadeloupe at 3%.
By place
- AirROI ranks French Guiana 11th for Airbnb stays among South America's 13 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Cayenne, the only town it lists in French Guiana, had 1,917 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit French Guiana?
UN Tourism counted 86,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86,000International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in French Guiana
French Guiana had 278 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 4,076 stays and 24,551 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.0 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 4 towns it tracks in French Guiana; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 278
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 4,076
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 24,551
- Typical stay
- 6.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in French Guiana?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in French Guiana in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. November was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, November 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, December, June, March, February, October, January, April, May, November.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.9% | 35 days |
| July | 9.5% | 34 days |
| September | 9.4% | 17 days |
| December | 9.0% | 8 days |
| June | 8.8% | 18 days |
| March | 8.4% | 14 days |
| February | 8.3% | 20 days |
| October | 8.3% | 19 days |
| January | 7.5% | 13 days |
| April | 7.4% | 15 days |
| May | 7.3% | 17 days |
| November | 6.2% | 17 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 French Guiana Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among French Guiana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 68% came from abroad, led by France at 53% and Guadeloupe at 3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Cayenne was the top origin city at 6.9%, ahead of Paris at 6.2%. The figures rest on 6,159 reviews, written over many years.
68% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 68%
- From within French Guiana 32%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in French Guiana
| Cayenne | 1,917 |
* 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 every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the one of French Guiana's 4 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 French Guiana
How many tourists visit French Guiana?
French Guiana had 86,000 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 4,076 Airbnb stays in French Guiana in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in French Guiana?
The busiest Airbnb month in French Guiana in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September.
What is the quietest month in French Guiana?
November was the quietest Airbnb month in French Guiana in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in November were booked about 17 days ahead, against 35 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in French Guiana?
A typical Airbnb stay in French Guiana lasted 6.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in November to 7.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in French Guiana come from?
Of French Guiana Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 68% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 53% and Guadeloupe at 3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Cayenne at 6.9%, ahead of Paris at 6.2%.
What is the most booked town in French Guiana on Airbnb?
Cayenne is the only town AirROI lists in French Guiana, with an estimated 1,917 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (86,000 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 4,076 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 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 6,159 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.