Tourism statisticsCountry2026
French Polynesia Tourism Statistics: 218,800 Arrivals
French Polynesia recorded 218,800 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 14,116 Airbnb stays in French Polynesia in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was February.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 62,325
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 93%
Key facts
French Polynesia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts French Polynesia at 218,800 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in French Polynesia at 14,116 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in French Polynesia added up to 62,325 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in French Polynesia lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in French Polynesia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in French Polynesia ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in French Polynesia in September were booked furthest ahead, about 89 days, against 23 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93% of French Polynesia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 44% and the United States at 22%.
By place
- AirROI ranks French Polynesia 115th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Moorea-Maiao, the only town it lists in French Polynesia, had 4,377 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit French Polynesia?
UN Tourism counted 218,800 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218,800International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in French Polynesia
French Polynesia had 500 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 14,116 stays and 62,325 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.4 nights and was booked about 59 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 8 towns it tracks in French Polynesia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 500
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 14,116
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 62,325
- Typical stay
- 4.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 59 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in French Polynesia?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in French Polynesia in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and July. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September 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: September, August, July, October, June, May, April, December, November, March, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 11.7% | 89 days |
| August | 11.1% | 87 days |
| July | 9.7% | 85 days |
| October | 9.6% | 62 days |
| June | 8.8% | 63 days |
| May | 8.7% | 67 days |
| April | 8.0% | 50 days |
| December | 7.3% | 23 days |
| November | 7.2% | 50 days |
| March | 6.4% | 44 days |
| January | 5.8% | 31 days |
| February | 5.6% | 44 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 Polynesia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among French Polynesia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (93%), led by France at 44% and the United States at 22%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 4.9%, ahead of San Francisco at 1.4%. The figures rest on 12,217 reviews, written over many years.
93% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 93%
- From within French Polynesia 7%
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 Polynesia
| Moorea-Maiao | 4,377 |
* 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 Polynesia's 8 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 Polynesia
How many tourists visit French Polynesia?
French Polynesia had 218,800 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 14,116 Airbnb stays in French Polynesia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in French Polynesia?
The busiest Airbnb month in French Polynesia in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in French Polynesia?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in French Polynesia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 44 days ahead, against 89 days for September.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in French Polynesia?
A typical Airbnb stay in French Polynesia lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 5.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in French Polynesia come from?
Of French Polynesia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 44% and the United States at 22%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 4.9%, ahead of San Francisco at 1.4%.
What is the most booked town in French Polynesia on Airbnb?
Moorea-Maiao is the only town AirROI lists in French Polynesia, with an estimated 4,377 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (218,800 in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 14,116 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 8 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 12,217 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.