Tourism statisticsCity2026
Cabo San Lucas Tourism Statistics: 40,829 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 40,829 Airbnb stays in Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur, Mexico, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was September. All of Mexico had 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, 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
- 229,857
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 67%
Key facts
Cabo San Lucas Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Mexico at 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cabo San Lucas at 40,829 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cabo San Lucas added up to 229,857 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cabo San Lucas lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Cabo San Lucas in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Cabo San Lucas ran unbroken from December to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cabo San Lucas in November were booked furthest ahead, about 72 days, against 36 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 67% of Cabo San Lucas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 52% and Canada at 9%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Cabo San Lucas took 1.2% of all Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Cabo San Lucas 18th for Airbnb stays among the 224 towns it lists in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Mexico?
UN Tourism counted 45 million international tourist arrivals for all of Mexico in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Cabo San Lucas accounted for 1.2% of Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Mexico | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas had 2,921 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 40,829 stays and 229,857 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,921
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 40,829
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 229,857
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cabo San Lucas?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Cabo San Lucas in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and January. September was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from December to March.
March ranks first, September 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: March, February, January, December, July, November, April, June, May, October, August, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 10.1% | 57 days |
| February | 9.9% | 68 days |
| January | 9.1% | 65 days |
| December | 9.0% | 69 days |
| July | 8.4% | 41 days |
| November | 8.3% | 72 days |
| April | 7.9% | 53 days |
| June | 7.9% | 36 days |
| May | 7.9% | 48 days |
| October | 7.7% | 63 days |
| August | 7.5% | 40 days |
| September | 6.4% | 38 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 Cabo San Lucas Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cabo San Lucas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 67% came from abroad, led by the United States at 52% and Canada at 9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Mexico City was the top origin city at 6.1%, and Cabo San Lucas itself came second at 2.4%. The figures rest on 118,936 reviews, written over many years.
67% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 67%
- From within Mexico 33%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cabo San Lucas
How many tourists visit Cabo San Lucas?
Mexico as a whole had 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Cabo San Lucas at 1.2% of Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 40,829 Airbnb stays in Cabo San Lucas in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Cabo San Lucas?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cabo San Lucas in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and January. The four busiest months run from December to March.
What is the quietest month in Cabo San Lucas?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Cabo San Lucas in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and August ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 38 days ahead, against 72 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cabo San Lucas?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cabo San Lucas lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.6 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cabo San Lucas come from?
Of Cabo San Lucas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 67% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 52% and Canada at 9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Mexico City at 6.1%, and Cabo San Lucas itself came second at 2.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (45 million in 2024 across Mexico). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 40,829 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: 40,829 stays at 5.63 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 118,936 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.