Tourism statisticsCity2026
Catania Tourism Statistics: 67,258 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 67,258 Airbnb stays in Catania, in Sicily, Italy, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. 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
- 299,590
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 91%
Key facts
Catania 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 Catania at 67,258 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Catania added up to 299,590 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Catania lasted 4.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Catania in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Catania ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Catania in August were booked furthest ahead, about 67 days, against 36 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91% of Catania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 14% and France at 13%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Catania took 1.1% of all Airbnb stays in Italy in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Catania 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 53 towns it lists in Sicily in the 12 months to October 2026.
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, Catania accounted for 1.1% 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 Catania
Catania had 2,953 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 67,258 stays and 299,590 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.5 nights and was booked about 49 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,953
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 67,258
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 299,590
- Typical stay
- 4.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 49 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Catania?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Catania in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and May. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
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, May, July, October, June, April, March, November, February, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.9% | 67 days |
| September | 10.3% | 55 days |
| May | 10.1% | 52 days |
| July | 9.7% | 56 days |
| October | 9.6% | 54 days |
| June | 9.2% | 51 days |
| April | 9.0% | 47 days |
| March | 7.3% | 40 days |
| November | 6.9% | 41 days |
| February | 6.5% | 46 days |
| December | 5.7% | 36 days |
| January | 4.9% | 38 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 Catania Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Catania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (91%), led by Germany at 14% and France at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Berlin was the top origin city at 3.3%, ahead of London at 2.8%. The figures rest on 202,229 reviews, written over many years.
91% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 91%
- From within Italy 9%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Catania
How many tourists visit Catania?
Italy as a whole had 57.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Catania at 1.1% of Airbnb stays in Italy in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 67,258 Airbnb stays in Catania in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Catania?
The busiest Airbnb month in Catania in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Catania?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Catania in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 38 days ahead, against 67 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Catania?
A typical Airbnb stay in Catania lasted 4.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 4.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Catania come from?
Of Catania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 14% and France at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Berlin at 3.3%, ahead of London at 2.8%.
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 67,258 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: 67,258 stays at 4.45 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 202,229 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.