Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Guatemala Tourism Statistics: 1.5M Arrivals in 2022
Guatemala recorded 1.5 million 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 223,911 Airbnb stays in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026, with Guatemala City the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 883,329
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 61%
Key facts
Guatemala Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Guatemala at 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Guatemala at 223,911 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Guatemala added up to 883,329 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Guatemala lasted 4.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 28 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and November, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Guatemala ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Guatemala in November were booked furthest ahead, about 35 days, against 17 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 61% of Guatemala Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 25% and El Salvador at 5.6%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Guatemala 46th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Guatemala City had the most Airbnb stays of the 18 towns it lists in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026, at 60,152, ahead of Antigua Guatemala and Panajachel.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Guatemala?
UN Tourism counted 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 millionInternational 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 Guatemala
Guatemala had 11,639 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 223,911 stays and 883,329 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.0 nights and was booked about 28 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 67 towns it tracks in Guatemala; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 11,639
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 223,911
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 883,329
- Typical stay
- 4.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 28 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Guatemala?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and November. September was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
December ranks first, September 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: December, March, November, January, February, July, June, August, October, April, May, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 33 days |
| March | 9.5% | 33 days |
| November | 9.2% | 35 days |
| January | 8.7% | 29 days |
| February | 8.4% | 29 days |
| July | 8.2% | 31 days |
| June | 7.9% | 22 days |
| August | 7.8% | 25 days |
| October | 7.7% | 24 days |
| April | 7.7% | 33 days |
| May | 7.6% | 23 days |
| September | 7.5% | 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 Guatemala Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Guatemala Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 61% came from abroad, led by the United States at 25% and El Salvador at 5.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Guatemala City was the top origin city at 24%, ahead of San Salvador at 3.8%. The figures rest on 822,220 reviews, written over many years.
61% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 61%
- From within Guatemala 39%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Guatemala
Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala and Panajachel took 57% of Airbnb stays in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 7 of the 18 towns, led by Guatemala City, and March in 7, led by Antigua Guatemala. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 14% in Puerto San José to 95% in Santa Cruz la Laguna.
| Guatemala City | 60,152 |
| Antigua Guatemala | 55,611 |
| Panajachel | 10,957 |
| El Paredón | 8,396 |
| San Marcos La Laguna | 8,343 |
| Quetzaltenango | 7,600 |
| Flores | 7,251 |
| San Pedro La Laguna | 7,177 |
| Monterrico | 4,448 |
| Santa Cruz la Laguna | 3,645 |
| San Juan La Laguna | 3,234 |
| Ciudad Vieja | 2,739 |
| Cobán | 1,958 |
| El Garitón | 1,694 |
| Iztapa | 1,623 |
| Puerto San José | 1,491 |
| Esquipulas | 1,440 |
| Huehuetenango | 1,010 |
* 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. Lists the 18 of Guatemala's 67 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 Guatemala
How many tourists visit Guatemala?
Guatemala had 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 223,911 Airbnb stays in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Guatemala?
The busiest Airbnb month in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then March and November. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Guatemala?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Guatemala in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 17 days ahead, against 35 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Guatemala?
A typical Airbnb stay in Guatemala lasted 4.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 28 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.1 nights in September to 5.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Guatemala come from?
Of Guatemala Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 61% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 25% and El Salvador at 5.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Guatemala City at 24%, ahead of San Salvador at 3.8%.
What is the most booked town in Guatemala on Airbnb?
Guatemala City was the most booked town in Guatemala on Airbnb, with an estimated 60,152 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Antigua Guatemala and Panajachel.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.5 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 223,911 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 67 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 822,220 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.