Tourism statisticsCity2026
Galway Tourism Statistics: 35,576 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 35,576 Airbnb stays in Galway, Ireland, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was January. All of Europe had 793 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, UN Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 137,319
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 90%
Key facts
Galway Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Europe at 793 million international tourist arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Galway at 35,576 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Galway added up to 137,319 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Galway lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Galway in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Galway ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Galway in July were booked furthest ahead, about 83 days, against 39 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90% of Galway Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 42% and the United Kingdom at 10%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Galway took 0.1% of all Airbnb stays in Europe in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Galway 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 37 towns it lists in Ireland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Europe?
UN Tourism counted 793 million international tourist arrivals for all of Europe in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Galway accounted for 0.1% of Airbnb stays in Europe in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 793 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Europe | Overnight visitors crossing a border, counted by the arriving country | 2025 | UN Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Galway
Galway had 915 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 35,576 stays and 137,319 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.9 nights and was booked about 62 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 915
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 35,576
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 137,319
- Typical stay
- 3.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 62 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Galway?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Galway in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and May. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September 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: September, August, May, July, June, October, April, March, December, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.6% | 70 days |
| August | 10.5% | 77 days |
| May | 10.0% | 72 days |
| July | 9.9% | 83 days |
| June | 9.5% | 69 days |
| October | 9.3% | 60 days |
| April | 8.5% | 59 days |
| March | 7.4% | 55 days |
| December | 7.0% | 50 days |
| November | 7.0% | 48 days |
| February | 5.2% | 39 days |
| January | 5.0% | 40 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 Galway Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Galway Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, led by the United States at 42% and the United Kingdom at 10%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Dublin was the top origin city at 2.9%, ahead of New York at 1.9%. The figures rest on 130,145 reviews, written over many years.
90% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 90%
- From within Ireland 10%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Galway
How many tourists visit Galway?
Europe as a whole had 793 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, according to UN Tourism. AirROI puts Galway at 0.1% of Airbnb stays in Europe in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 35,576 Airbnb stays in Galway in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Galway?
The busiest Airbnb month in Galway in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Galway?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Galway in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 40 days ahead, against 83 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Galway?
A typical Airbnb stay in Galway lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.8 nights in October to 4.5 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Galway come from?
Of Galway Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 42% and the United Kingdom at 10%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Dublin at 2.9%, ahead of New York at 1.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (793 million in 2025 across Europe). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 35,576 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above. 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: 35,576 stays at 3.86 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 130,145 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.