Tourism statisticsCity2026
Sorrento Tourism Statistics: 2.8M Nights in 2024
Sorrento, in Campania, Italy, recorded 2,847,463 nights in 2024, Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat) reports. Istat counts nights, not visitors, at this level. AirROI estimates 44,518 Airbnb stays in Sorrento in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was May, and the quietest was December.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 204,145
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- May
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Sorrento Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat) puts Sorrento at 2,847,463 nights in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Sorrento at 44,518 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Sorrento added up to 204,145 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Sorrento lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 82 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks May the busiest Airbnb month in Sorrento in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and September, with December the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Sorrento ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Sorrento in May were booked furthest ahead, about 103 days, against 58 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Sorrento Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 11%.
- Among Sorrento Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, New York was the top origin city at 2%, ahead of London at 2%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Sorrento 15th for Airbnb stays among the 544 towns it lists in Italy in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Sorrento?
Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat) counted 2,847,463 nights in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,847,463Nights | Tourist nights in accommodation establishments | 2024 | Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Sorrento
Sorrento had 1,617 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 44,518 stays and 204,145 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 82 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,617
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 44,518
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 204,145
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 82 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Sorrento?
On Airbnb, May was the busiest month in Sorrento in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and September. December was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
May ranks first, December 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: May, June, September, July, August, October, April, March, November, February, January, December.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| May | 11.5% | 103 days |
| June | 11.2% | 88 days |
| September | 11.0% | 97 days |
| July | 10.6% | 82 days |
| August | 10.6% | 84 days |
| October | 9.2% | 88 days |
| April | 8.2% | 77 days |
| March | 6.4% | 64 days |
| November | 6.0% | 62 days |
| February | 5.7% | 72 days |
| January | 5.1% | 72 days |
| December | 4.5% | 58 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 Sorrento Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Sorrento Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (98%), led by the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 2%, ahead of London at 2%. The figures rest on 128,119 reviews, written over many years.
98% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 98%
- From within Italy 2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Sorrento
How many tourists visit Sorrento?
Sorrento had 2,847,463 nights in 2024, according to Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat). That figure counts nights, not visitors. AirROI estimates 44,518 Airbnb stays in Sorrento in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Sorrento?
The busiest Airbnb month in Sorrento in the 12 months to October 2026 was May, then June and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Sorrento?
December was the quietest Airbnb month in Sorrento in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in December were booked about 58 days ahead, against 103 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Sorrento?
A typical Airbnb stay in Sorrento lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 82 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.4 nights in December to 7.7 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Sorrento come from?
Of Sorrento Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 41% and the United Kingdom at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 2%, ahead of London at 2%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Istat counts nights (2,847,463 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds, and a night is a night, not a person. AirROI's 44,518 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: 44,518 stays at 4.59 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 128,119 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.