Tourism statisticsCity2026
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Statistics: 120,910 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 120,910 Airbnb stays in Puerto Vallarta, in Jalisco, Mexico, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was February, 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
- 812,072
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- February
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 66%
Key facts
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
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 Puerto Vallarta at 120,910 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Puerto Vallarta added up to 812,072 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Puerto Vallarta lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks February the busiest Airbnb month in Puerto Vallarta in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and March, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Puerto Vallarta ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Puerto Vallarta in February were booked furthest ahead, about 100 days, against 31 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 66% of Puerto Vallarta Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 46% and Canada at 17%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Puerto Vallarta took 3.6% of all Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Puerto Vallarta 2nd 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, Puerto Vallarta accounted for 3.6% 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 Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta had 7,470 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 120,910 stays and 812,072 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.7 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,470
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 120,910
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 812,072
- Typical stay
- 6.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Puerto Vallarta?
On Airbnb, February was the busiest month in Puerto Vallarta in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and March. September was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
February 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: February, January, March, December, November, July, June, April, May, October, August, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| February | 11.4% | 100 days |
| January | 11.1% | 92 days |
| March | 9.6% | 67 days |
| December | 9.4% | 77 days |
| November | 8.8% | 73 days |
| July | 7.7% | 33 days |
| June | 7.3% | 34 days |
| April | 7.3% | 51 days |
| May | 7.3% | 46 days |
| October | 6.9% | 54 days |
| August | 6.9% | 33 days |
| September | 6.2% | 31 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 Puerto Vallarta Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Puerto Vallarta Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 66% came from abroad, led by the United States at 46% and Canada at 17%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Guadalajara was the top origin city at 6.2%, ahead of Mexico City at 4.8%. The figures rest on 372,382 reviews, written over many years.
66% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 66%
- From within Mexico 34%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Puerto Vallarta
How many tourists visit Puerto Vallarta?
Mexico as a whole had 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Puerto Vallarta at 3.6% of Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 120,910 Airbnb stays in Puerto Vallarta in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Puerto Vallarta?
The busiest Airbnb month in Puerto Vallarta in the 12 months to October 2026 was February, then January and March. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Puerto Vallarta?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Puerto Vallarta in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and August ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 31 days ahead, against 100 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Puerto Vallarta?
A typical Airbnb stay in Puerto Vallarta lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 9.8 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Puerto Vallarta come from?
Of Puerto Vallarta Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 66% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 46% and Canada at 17%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Guadalajara at 6.2%, ahead of Mexico City at 4.8%.
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 120,910 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: 120,910 stays at 6.72 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 372,382 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.