Tourism statisticsCity2026
Riga Tourism Statistics: 63,936 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 63,936 Airbnb stays in Riga, in Vidzeme, Latvia, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. All of Europe had 793 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, UN Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 322,898
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 91%
Key facts
Riga Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Europe at 793 million international tourist arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Riga at 63,936 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Riga added up to 322,898 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Riga lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 41 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Riga in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Riga ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Riga in July were booked furthest ahead, about 66 days, against 25 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91% of Riga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 15% and Germany at 11%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Riga took 0.1% of all Airbnb stays in Europe in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Riga first for Airbnb stays among the 3 towns it lists in Latvia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Europe?
UN Tourism counted 793 million international tourist arrivals for all of Europe in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Riga accounted for 0.1% of Airbnb stays in Europe in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 793 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Europe | Overnight visitors crossing a border, counted by the arriving country | 2025 | UN Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Riga
Riga had 2,482 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 63,936 stays and 322,898 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 41 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,482
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 63,936
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 322,898
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 41 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Riga?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Riga in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. 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, July, September, June, May, October, December, April, March, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.1% | 48 days |
| July | 9.6% | 66 days |
| September | 9.4% | 37 days |
| June | 9.1% | 44 days |
| May | 8.9% | 49 days |
| October | 8.5% | 34 days |
| December | 8.4% | 38 days |
| April | 7.5% | 39 days |
| March | 7.5% | 28 days |
| November | 7.5% | 32 days |
| February | 6.5% | 25 days |
| January | 6.1% | 26 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 Riga Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Riga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (91%), led by the United Kingdom at 15% and Germany at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Riga was the top origin city at 5.8%, ahead of London at 3.3%. The figures rest on 182,306 reviews, written over many years.
91% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 91%
- From within Latvia 9%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Riga
How many tourists visit Riga?
Europe as a whole had 793 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, according to UN Tourism. AirROI puts Riga at 0.1% of Airbnb stays in Europe in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 63,936 Airbnb stays in Riga in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Riga?
The busiest Airbnb month in Riga in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Riga?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Riga in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 26 days ahead, against 66 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Riga?
A typical Airbnb stay in Riga lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 41 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 5.2 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Riga come from?
Of Riga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 15% and Germany at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Riga at 5.8%, ahead of London at 3.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (793 million in 2025 across Europe). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 63,936 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above. 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: 63,936 stays at 5.05 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 182,306 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.