Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Jamaica Tourism Statistics: 2.5M Arrivals in 2022
Jamaica recorded 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 106,786 Airbnb stays in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026, with Kingston the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 594,343
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 88%
Key facts
Jamaica Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Jamaica at 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Jamaica at 106,786 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Jamaica added up to 594,343 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Jamaica lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and March, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Jamaica had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Jamaica in December were booked furthest ahead, about 47 days, against 22 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 88% of Jamaica Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 59% and Canada at 8.9%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Jamaica 63rd for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Kingston had the most Airbnb stays of the 16 towns it lists in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026, at 32,626, ahead of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Jamaica?
UN Tourism counted 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals | 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 Jamaica
Jamaica had 7,197 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 106,786 stays and 594,343 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 38 towns it tracks in Jamaica; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,197
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 106,786
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 594,343
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Jamaica?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and March. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, October 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, July, March, December, June, April, May, September, January, November, February, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.0% | 44 days |
| July | 9.6% | 45 days |
| March | 8.7% | 29 days |
| December | 8.6% | 47 days |
| June | 8.6% | 29 days |
| April | 8.6% | 36 days |
| May | 8.2% | 27 days |
| September | 7.9% | 22 days |
| January | 7.7% | 37 days |
| November | 7.6% | 28 days |
| February | 7.5% | 34 days |
| October | 7.1% | 29 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 Jamaica Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Jamaica Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% came from abroad, led by the United States at 59% and Canada at 8.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Kingston at 6.2%. The figures rest on 295,757 reviews, written over many years.
88% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 88%
- From within Jamaica 12%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Jamaica
Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios took 59% of Airbnb stays in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 7 of the 16 towns, led by Kingston, and July in 6, led by Montego Bay. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 84% in Runaway Bay to 94% in Negril.
| Kingston | 32,626 |
| Montego Bay | 16,713 |
| Ocho Rios | 13,360 |
| Portmore | 6,005 |
| Negril | 5,834 |
| Drax Hall | 3,941 |
| Discovery Bay | 2,388 |
| Spanish Town | 2,334 |
| Runaway Bay | 1,891 |
| Priory | 1,687 |
| Old Harbour | 1,632 |
| Port Antonio | 1,601 |
| Mandeville | 1,593 |
| Treasure Beach | 1,385 |
| Florence Hall | 1,377 |
| Rio Nuevo | 1,270 |
* 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. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 16 of Jamaica's 38 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Jamaica
How many tourists visit Jamaica?
Jamaica had 2.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 106,786 Airbnb stays in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Jamaica?
The busiest Airbnb month in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and March.
What is the quietest month in Jamaica?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Jamaica in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 29 days ahead, against 47 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Jamaica?
A typical Airbnb stay in Jamaica lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.5 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Jamaica come from?
Of Jamaica Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 59% and Canada at 8.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 11%, ahead of Kingston at 6.2%.
What is the most booked town in Jamaica on Airbnb?
Kingston was the most booked town in Jamaica on Airbnb, with an estimated 32,626 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (2.5 million in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 106,786 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 38 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 295,757 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.