Tourism statisticsCity2026
Rotterdam Tourism Statistics: 19,266 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 19,266 Airbnb stays in Rotterdam, in South Holland, Netherlands, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of the Netherlands had 22.3 million international overnight visitors in 2025, the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 116,090
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 85%
Key facts
Rotterdam Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) puts all of the Netherlands at 22.3 million international overnight visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Rotterdam at 19,266 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Rotterdam added up to 116,090 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Rotterdam lasted 6.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Rotterdam in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by May and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Rotterdam had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, May and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Rotterdam in July were booked furthest ahead, about 86 days, against 40 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 85% of Rotterdam Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 15% and the United Kingdom at 14%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Rotterdam took 2.4% of all Airbnb stays in the Netherlands in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Rotterdam 4th for Airbnb stays among the 69 towns it lists in the Netherlands in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Netherlands?
The Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) counted 22.3 million international overnight visitors for all of the Netherlands in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Rotterdam accounted for 2.4% of Airbnb stays in the Netherlands in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.3 millionInternational overnight visitors, all of Netherlands | International overnight visitors to Netherlands | 2025 | Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Rotterdam
Rotterdam had 813 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 19,266 stays and 116,090 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.0 nights and was booked about 56 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 813
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 19,266
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 116,090
- Typical stay
- 6.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Rotterdam?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Rotterdam in the 12 months to October 2026, then May and October. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, February 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, May, October, April, September, June, July, November, March, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.4% | 56 days |
| May | 9.3% | 56 days |
| October | 9.3% | 49 days |
| April | 9.3% | 58 days |
| September | 9.1% | 45 days |
| June | 9.0% | 61 days |
| July | 9.0% | 86 days |
| November | 7.8% | 44 days |
| March | 7.5% | 41 days |
| December | 7.1% | 42 days |
| January | 6.7% | 40 days |
| February | 6.6% | 59 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 Rotterdam Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Rotterdam Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% came from abroad, led by Germany at 15% and the United Kingdom at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 4%, ahead of Paris at 3.4%. The figures rest on 66,104 reviews, written over many years.
85% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 85%
- From within the Netherlands 15%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Rotterdam
How many tourists visit Rotterdam?
The Netherlands as a whole had 22.3 million international overnight visitors in 2025, according to the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS). AirROI puts Rotterdam at 2.4% of Airbnb stays in the Netherlands in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 19,266 Airbnb stays in Rotterdam in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Rotterdam?
The busiest Airbnb month in Rotterdam in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then May and October.
What is the quietest month in Rotterdam?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Rotterdam in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 59 days ahead, against 86 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Rotterdam?
A typical Airbnb stay in Rotterdam lasted 6.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.1 nights in March.
Where do Airbnb guests in Rotterdam come from?
Of Rotterdam Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 15% and the United Kingdom at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 4%, ahead of Paris at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. CBS counts international overnight visitors (22.3 million in 2025 across the Netherlands). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 19,266 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: 19,266 stays at 6.03 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 66,104 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.