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Oaxaca City Tourism Statistics: 75,649 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 75,649 Airbnb stays in Oaxaca City, Mexico, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was February, and the quietest was October. 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
- 376,598
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- February
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 59%
Key facts
Oaxaca City 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 Oaxaca City at 75,649 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Oaxaca City added up to 376,598 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Oaxaca City lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks February the busiest Airbnb month in Oaxaca City in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and March, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Oaxaca City had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were February, January and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Oaxaca City in October were booked furthest ahead, about 104 days, against 27 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 59% of Oaxaca City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 32% and Canada at 4.5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Oaxaca City took 2.2% of all Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Oaxaca City first for Airbnb stays among the 12 towns it lists in Oaxaca 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, Oaxaca City accounted for 2.2% 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 Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City had 4,143 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 75,649 stays and 376,598 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,143
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 75,649
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 376,598
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Oaxaca City?
On Airbnb, February was the busiest month in Oaxaca City in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and March. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
February ranks first, October 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, July, December, June, August, April, September, November, May, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| February | 9.4% | 46 days |
| January | 9.4% | 44 days |
| March | 9.4% | 36 days |
| July | 9.2% | 55 days |
| December | 9.2% | 49 days |
| June | 8.1% | 27 days |
| August | 8.0% | 32 days |
| April | 7.7% | 32 days |
| September | 7.5% | 28 days |
| November | 7.5% | 62 days |
| May | 7.4% | 31 days |
| October | 7.1% | 104 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 Oaxaca City Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Oaxaca City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 59% came from abroad, led by the United States at 32% and Canada at 4.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Mexico City was the top origin city at 14%, ahead of New York at 3.1%. The figures rest on 251,976 reviews, written over many years.
59% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 59%
- From within Mexico 41%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Oaxaca City
How many tourists visit Oaxaca City?
Mexico as a whole had 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Oaxaca City at 2.2% of Airbnb stays in Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 75,649 Airbnb stays in Oaxaca City in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Oaxaca City?
The busiest Airbnb month in Oaxaca City in the 12 months to October 2026 was February, then January and March.
What is the quietest month in Oaxaca City?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Oaxaca City in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Oaxaca City?
A typical Airbnb stay in Oaxaca City lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 5.6 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Oaxaca City come from?
Of Oaxaca City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 59% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 32% and Canada at 4.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Mexico City at 14%, ahead of New York at 3.1%.
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 75,649 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: 75,649 stays at 4.98 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 251,976 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.