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Nairobi Tourism Statistics: 48,434 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 48,434 Airbnb stays in Nairobi, Kenya, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 48,434
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 339,498
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 82%
Key facts
Nairobi Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Nairobi at 48,434 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nairobi added up to 339,498 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Nairobi lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 17 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Nairobi in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Nairobi had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nairobi in July were booked furthest ahead, about 26 days, against 14 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nairobi ran longest in July, at 8.1 nights, against 5.5 nights in September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 82% of Nairobi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 26% and the United Kingdom at 11%.
- Among Nairobi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Nairobi was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of London at 4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Nairobi first for Airbnb stays among the 12 towns it lists in Kenya in the 12 months to October 2026.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Nairobi
Nairobi had 5,033 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 48,434 stays and 339,498 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.0 nights and was booked about 17 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,033
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 48,434
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 339,498
- Typical stay
- 7.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 17 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Nairobi?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Nairobi in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, April 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: December, August, September, January, July, June, March, November, October, February, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 20 days |
| August | 9.0% | 22 days |
| September | 8.7% | 14 days |
| January | 8.7% | 20 days |
| July | 8.5% | 26 days |
| June | 8.3% | 19 days |
| March | 8.1% | 14 days |
| November | 8.0% | 19 days |
| October | 7.9% | 21 days |
| February | 7.9% | 17 days |
| May | 7.7% | 14 days |
| April | 7.2% | 14 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 Nairobi Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Nairobi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 82% came from abroad, led by the United States at 26% and the United Kingdom at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Nairobi was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of London at 4%. The figures rest on 137,017 reviews, written over many years.
82% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 82%
- From within Kenya 18%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Nairobi
When is the busiest time in Nairobi?
The busiest Airbnb month in Nairobi in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Nairobi?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Nairobi in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 14 days ahead, against 26 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Nairobi?
A typical Airbnb stay in Nairobi lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 17 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.5 nights in September to 8.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Nairobi come from?
Of Nairobi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 82% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 26% and the United Kingdom at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Nairobi at 13%, ahead of London at 4%.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
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: 48,434 stays at 7.01 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 137,017 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.