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Laos Tourism Statistics: 6,388 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 6,388 Airbnb stays in Laos in the 12 months to October 2026, with Vientiane the most booked city. The busiest month was October.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 6,388
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 34,475
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Laos Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Laos at 6,388 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Laos added up to 34,475 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Laos lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Laos in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and December, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Laos ran unbroken from September to February in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Laos in November were booked furthest ahead, about 48 days, against 21 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Laos Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 20% and France at 13%.
- Among Laos Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 2.9%, ahead of London at 2.2%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Laos 28th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Vientiane had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Laos in the 12 months to October 2026, at 3,782, ahead of Luang Prabang.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Laos
Laos had 462 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 6,388 stays and 34,475 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.4 nights and was booked about 30 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in Laos; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 462
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 6,388
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 34,475
- Typical stay
- 5.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Laos?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Laos in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and December. May was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from September to February.
October ranks first, May 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: October, January, December, November, February, September, August, June, July, March, April, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.6% | 27 days |
| January | 9.5% | 32 days |
| December | 9.4% | 28 days |
| November | 9.3% | 48 days |
| February | 8.6% | 31 days |
| September | 8.2% | 21 days |
| August | 8.0% | 28 days |
| June | 7.8% | 22 days |
| July | 7.6% | 30 days |
| March | 7.4% | 31 days |
| April | 7.4% | 24 days |
| May | 7.3% | 22 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 Laos Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Laos Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United States at 20% and France at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 2.9%, ahead of London at 2.2%. The figures rest on 14,275 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
- From within Laos under 1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Laos
December is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Vientiane, and January in 1, led by Luang Prabang. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from over 99% in Vientiane to over 99% in Luang Prabang.
| Vientiane | 3,782 |
| Luang Prabang | 1,736 |
* 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 2 of Laos' 3 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 Laos
When is high season in Laos?
The busiest Airbnb month in Laos in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then January and December. The six busiest months run from September to February.
What is the quietest month in Laos?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Laos in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 22 days ahead, against 48 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Laos?
A typical Airbnb stay in Laos lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in February to 7.8 nights in October.
Where do Airbnb guests in Laos come from?
Of Laos Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 20% and France at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 2.9%, ahead of London at 2.2%.
What is the most booked town in Laos on Airbnb?
Vientiane was the most booked town in Laos on Airbnb, with an estimated 3,782 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Luang Prabang.
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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 3 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 14,275 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.