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Heraklion Tourism Statistics: 30,686 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 30,686 Airbnb stays in Heraklion, in the Region of Crete, Greece, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Heraklion the most booked town. The busiest month was August. All of the Region of Crete had 6,350,600 international visitors in 2025, Bank of Greece reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 161,367
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 92%
Key facts
Heraklion Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Bank of Greece puts all of the Region of Crete at 6,350,600 international visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Heraklion at 30,686 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Heraklion added up to 161,367 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Heraklion lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Heraklion in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Heraklion ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Heraklion in August were booked furthest ahead, about 87 days, against 35 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 92% of Heraklion Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 21% and the United States at 15%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Heraklion took 13.8% of all Airbnb stays in the Region of Crete in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Heraklion had the most Airbnb stays of Heraklion's 2 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 21,768, ahead of Gazi.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Region of Crete?
Bank of Greece counted 6,350,600 international visitors for all of the Region of Crete in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Heraklion accounted for 13.8% of Airbnb stays in the Region of Crete in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,350,600International visitors, all of Region of Crete | Inbound visits by non-resident travellers | 2025 | Bank of Greece |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Heraklion
Heraklion had 1,845 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 30,686 stays and 161,367 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 62 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 2 towns it tracks in Heraklion; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,845
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 30,686
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 161,367
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 62 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Heraklion?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Heraklion 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, November, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.6% | 87 days |
| July | 11.8% | 75 days |
| September | 11.2% | 68 days |
| June | 9.7% | 63 days |
| May | 8.7% | 66 days |
| October | 8.7% | 61 days |
| April | 7.9% | 53 days |
| November | 6.5% | 38 days |
| March | 6.1% | 47 days |
| December | 5.8% | 36 days |
| February | 5.7% | 41 days |
| January | 5.4% | 35 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 Heraklion Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Heraklion Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (92%), led by France at 21% and the United States at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 3.3%, ahead of London at 2.1%. The figures rest on 91,002 reviews, written over many years.
92% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 92%
- From within Greece 8%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Heraklion
August is the busiest Airbnb month in all 2 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 90% in Heraklion to 98% in Gazi.
* 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. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Heraklion
How many tourists visit Heraklion?
The Region of Crete as a whole had 6,350,600 international visitors in 2025, according to Bank of Greece. AirROI puts Heraklion at 13.8% of Airbnb stays in the Region of Crete in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 30,686 Airbnb stays in Heraklion in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Heraklion?
The busiest Airbnb month in Heraklion 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 Heraklion?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Heraklion in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 35 days ahead, against 87 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Heraklion?
A typical Airbnb stay in Heraklion lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.2 nights in December to 5.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Heraklion come from?
Of Heraklion Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 92% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 21% and the United States at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 3.3%, ahead of London at 2.1%.
What is the most booked town in Heraklion on Airbnb?
Heraklion was the most booked town in Heraklion on Airbnb, with an estimated 21,768 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Gazi.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Bank of Greece counts international visitors (6,350,600 in 2025 across the Region of Crete). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 30,686 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 2 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 91,002 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.