Tourism statisticsCity2026
Leipzig Tourism Statistics: 2M Arrivals in 2025
Leipzig, in Saxony, Germany, recorded 1,972,513 tourist arrivals in 2025, Stadt Leipzig (Amt für Statistik und Wahlen) reports. AirROI estimates 42,105 Airbnb stays in Leipzig 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
- 207,183
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within Germany, among guests who left a review
- 75%
Key facts
Leipzig Tourism Facts
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Official
- Stadt Leipzig (Amt für Statistik und Wahlen) puts Leipzig at 1,972,513 tourist arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Leipzig at 42,105 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Leipzig added up to 207,183 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Leipzig lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Leipzig in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Leipzig ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Leipzig in May were booked furthest ahead, about 94 days, against 33 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 75% of Leipzig Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Germany, and the United Kingdom at 3.4% and the United States at 2.8% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Leipzig Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Berlin was the top origin city at 10%, and Leipzig itself came second at 4.1%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Leipzig 6th for Airbnb stays among the 230 towns it lists in Germany in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Leipzig?
Stadt Leipzig (Amt für Statistik und Wahlen) counted 1,972,513 tourist arrivals in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,972,513Tourist arrivals | Arrivals in accommodation establishments in Leipzig | 2025 | Stadt Leipzig (Amt für Statistik und Wahlen) / Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Leipzig
Leipzig had 1,877 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 42,105 stays and 207,183 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,877
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 42,105
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 207,183
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Leipzig?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Leipzig in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and May. 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, September, May, October, June, July, April, December, November, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.7% | 53 days |
| September | 9.5% | 48 days |
| May | 9.5% | 94 days |
| October | 9.3% | 49 days |
| June | 8.7% | 66 days |
| July | 8.5% | 58 days |
| April | 8.4% | 48 days |
| December | 8.2% | 44 days |
| November | 8.1% | 58 days |
| March | 7.3% | 81 days |
| February | 6.8% | 33 days |
| January | 6.2% | 38 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 Leipzig Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Leipzig Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within Germany (75%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.4% and the United States at 2.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Berlin was the top origin city at 10%, and Leipzig itself came second at 4.1%. The figures rest on 110,386 reviews, written over many years.
75% from within Germany
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within Germany 75%
- From abroad 25%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Leipzig
How many tourists visit Leipzig?
Leipzig had 1,972,513 tourist arrivals in 2025, according to Stadt Leipzig (Amt für Statistik und Wahlen). AirROI estimates 42,105 Airbnb stays in Leipzig in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Leipzig?
The busiest Airbnb month in Leipzig in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Leipzig?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Leipzig in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 38 days ahead, against 94 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Leipzig?
A typical Airbnb stay in Leipzig lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 5.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Leipzig come from?
Of Leipzig Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 75% were from within Germany, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.4% and the United States at 2.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Berlin at 10%, and Leipzig itself came second at 4.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Stadt Leipzig (Amt für Statistik und Wahlen) counts tourist arrivals (1,972,513 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 42,105 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: 42,105 stays at 4.92 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 110,386 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.