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Reykjavík Tourism Statistics: 46,964 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 46,964 Airbnb stays in Reykjavík, in the Capital Region, Iceland, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, and the quietest was January. All of Iceland had 2,297,121 international arrivals in 2025, the Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 274,936
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Reykjavík Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) puts all of Iceland at 2,297,121 international arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Reykjavík at 46,964 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Reykjavík added up to 274,936 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Reykjavík lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 82 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Reykjavík in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Reykjavík ran unbroken from June to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Reykjavík in August were booked furthest ahead, about 122 days, against 52 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Reykjavík Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 47% and the United Kingdom at 10%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Reykjavík took 38.4% of all Airbnb stays in Iceland in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Reykjavík first for Airbnb stays among the 10 towns it lists in Iceland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Iceland?
The Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) counted 2,297,121 international arrivals for all of Iceland in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Reykjavík accounted for 38.4% of Airbnb stays in Iceland in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,297,121International arrivals, all of Iceland | Foreign visitor arrivals to Iceland by air and sea | 2025 | Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Reykjavík
Reykjavík had 2,131 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 46,964 stays and 274,936 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 82 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,131
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 46,964
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 274,936
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 82 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Reykjavík?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Reykjavík in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. January was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from June to October.
July 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: July, August, September, June, October, March, May, February, November, December, April, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 10.2% | 94 days |
| August | 10.0% | 122 days |
| September | 9.4% | 75 days |
| June | 9.3% | 83 days |
| October | 8.9% | 70 days |
| March | 8.0% | 54 days |
| May | 7.9% | 75 days |
| February | 7.7% | 59 days |
| November | 7.6% | 68 days |
| December | 7.6% | 70 days |
| April | 7.0% | 62 days |
| January | 6.5% | 52 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 Reykjavík Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Reykjavík Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United States at 47% and the United Kingdom at 10%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 3.5%, ahead of London at 2.1%. The figures rest on 166,670 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
- From within Iceland under 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Reykjavík
How many tourists visit Reykjavík?
Iceland as a whole had 2,297,121 international arrivals in 2025, according to the Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa). AirROI puts Reykjavík at 38.4% of Airbnb stays in Iceland in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 46,964 Airbnb stays in Reykjavík in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Reykjavík?
The busiest Airbnb month in Reykjavík in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and September. The five busiest months run from June to October.
What is the quietest month in Reykjavík?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Reykjavík in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 52 days ahead, against 122 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Reykjavík?
A typical Airbnb stay in Reykjavík lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 82 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in October to 6.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Reykjavík come from?
Of Reykjavík Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 47% and the United Kingdom at 10%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 3.5%, ahead of London at 2.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) counts international arrivals (2,297,121 in 2025 across Iceland). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 46,964 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: 46,964 stays at 5.85 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 166,670 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.