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Cinque Terre Tourism Statistics: 86,221 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 86,221 Airbnb stays in Cinque Terre, in Liguria, Italy, in the 12 months to October 2026, with La Spezia the most booked town. The busiest month was August. All of Italy had 57.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 333,700
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 93%
Key facts
Cinque Terre Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Italy at 57.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cinque Terre at 86,221 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cinque Terre added up to 333,700 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cinque Terre lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Cinque Terre in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Cinque Terre ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cinque Terre in August were booked furthest ahead, about 72 days, against 42 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93% of Cinque Terre Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 27% and France at 20%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Cinque Terre took 1.4% of all Airbnb stays in Italy in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates La Spezia had the most Airbnb stays of Cinque Terre's 4 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 38,339, ahead of Riomaggiore and Vernazza.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Italy?
UN Tourism counted 57.7 million international tourist arrivals for all of Italy in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Cinque Terre accounted for 1.4% of Airbnb stays in Italy in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57.7 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Italy | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre had 3,181 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 86,221 stays and 333,700 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.9 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 4 towns it tracks in Cinque Terre; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,181
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 86,221
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 333,700
- Typical stay
- 3.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cinque Terre?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Cinque Terre in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
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, September, July, May, June, April, October, March, November, February, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.3% | 72 days |
| September | 11.3% | 69 days |
| July | 11.2% | 69 days |
| May | 11.1% | 66 days |
| June | 10.6% | 64 days |
| April | 8.5% | 53 days |
| October | 8.3% | 62 days |
| March | 6.2% | 47 days |
| November | 5.8% | 47 days |
| February | 5.6% | 50 days |
| December | 4.8% | 42 days |
| January | 4.3% | 42 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 Cinque Terre Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cinque Terre Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (93%), led by the United States at 27% and France at 20%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 2%, ahead of London at 1.4%. The figures rest on 381,829 reviews, written over many years.
93% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 93%
- From within Italy 7%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Cinque Terre
La Spezia, Riomaggiore and Vernazza took 86% of Airbnb stays in Cinque Terre in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 4 towns, led by La Spezia, and September in 1, led by Riomaggiore. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 91% in La Spezia to 97% in Monterosso al Mare.
| La Spezia | 38,339 |
| Riomaggiore | 21,611 |
| Vernazza | 14,092 |
| Monterosso al Mare | 12,179 |
* 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 Cinque Terre
How many tourists visit Cinque Terre?
Italy as a whole had 57.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Cinque Terre at 1.4% of Airbnb stays in Italy in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 86,221 Airbnb stays in Cinque Terre in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Cinque Terre?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cinque Terre in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Cinque Terre?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Cinque Terre in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 42 days ahead, against 72 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cinque Terre?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cinque Terre lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.0 nights in September to 6.5 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cinque Terre come from?
Of Cinque Terre Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 27% and France at 20%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 2%, ahead of London at 1.4%.
What is the most booked town in Cinque Terre on Airbnb?
La Spezia was the most booked town in Cinque Terre on Airbnb, with an estimated 38,339 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Riomaggiore and Vernazza.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (57.7 million in 2024 across Italy). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 86,221 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 4 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 381,829 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.