Tourism statisticsCity2026
Kingston Tourism Statistics: 32,626 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 32,626 Airbnb stays in Kingston, in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Jamaica had 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, 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
- 191,878
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 86%
Key facts
Kingston Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Jamaica at 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kingston at 32,626 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kingston added up to 191,878 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kingston lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 28 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Kingston in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Kingston had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, December and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kingston in April were booked furthest ahead, about 42 days, against 17 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 86% of Kingston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 56% and the United Kingdom at 8.5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Kingston took 30.6% of all Airbnb stays in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Kingston first for Airbnb stays among the 16 towns it lists in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Jamaica?
UN Tourism counted 2.5 million international tourist arrivals for all of Jamaica in 2022, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Kingston accounted for 30.6% of Airbnb stays in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Jamaica | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kingston
Kingston had 1,915 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 32,626 stays and 191,878 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.9 nights and was booked about 28 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,915
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 32,626
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 191,878
- Typical stay
- 5.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 28 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kingston?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Kingston in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and July. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, February 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, December, July, March, November, June, April, September, May, October, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.0% | 34 days |
| December | 8.9% | 40 days |
| July | 8.8% | 36 days |
| March | 8.5% | 21 days |
| November | 8.3% | 18 days |
| June | 8.2% | 23 days |
| April | 8.2% | 42 days |
| September | 8.1% | 17 days |
| May | 7.9% | 23 days |
| October | 7.8% | 20 days |
| January | 7.8% | 25 days |
| February | 7.4% | 20 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 Kingston Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Kingston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% came from abroad, led by the United States at 56% and the United Kingdom at 8.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 14%, and Kingston itself came second at 7%. The figures rest on 94,730 reviews, written over many years.
86% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 86%
- From within Jamaica 14%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kingston
How many tourists visit Kingston?
Jamaica as a whole had 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Kingston at 30.6% of Airbnb stays in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 32,626 Airbnb stays in Kingston in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Kingston?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kingston in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then December and July.
What is the quietest month in Kingston?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Kingston in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 20 days ahead, against 42 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kingston?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kingston lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 28 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 7.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kingston come from?
Of Kingston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 56% and the United Kingdom at 8.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 14%, and Kingston itself came second at 7%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (2.5 million in 2022 across Jamaica). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 32,626 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: 32,626 stays at 5.88 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 94,730 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.