Tourism statisticsState2026
Auckland Tourism Statistics: 147,409 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 147,409 Airbnb stays in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026, with Auckland the most booked town. The busiest month was January. All of New Zealand had 3.2 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
- 818,479
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 51%
Key facts
Auckland Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of New Zealand at 3.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Auckland at 147,409 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Auckland added up to 818,479 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Auckland lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and March, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Auckland ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Auckland in November were booked furthest ahead, about 71 days, against 28 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 51% of Auckland Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 13% and Australia at 13%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Auckland took 15.4% of all Airbnb stays in New Zealand in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Auckland had the most Airbnb stays of the 6 towns it lists in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026, at 67,836, ahead of Waitematā and Waiheke.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit New Zealand?
UN Tourism counted 3.2 million international tourist arrivals for all of New Zealand in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Auckland accounted for 15.4% of Airbnb stays in New Zealand in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of New Zealand | 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 Auckland
Auckland had 6,717 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 147,409 stays and 818,479 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 52 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 16 towns it tracks in Auckland; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 6,717
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 147,409
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 818,479
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Auckland?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and March. May was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
January ranks first, May 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: January, February, March, December, November, August, April, July, September, October, June, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0% | 67 days |
| February | 9.7% | 63 days |
| March | 9.4% | 48 days |
| December | 9.2% | 61 days |
| November | 8.6% | 71 days |
| August | 8.0% | 42 days |
| April | 7.8% | 43 days |
| July | 7.8% | 45 days |
| September | 7.7% | 36 days |
| October | 7.7% | 49 days |
| June | 7.1% | 28 days |
| May | 7.0% | 34 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 Auckland Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Auckland Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 51% came from abroad, led by the United States at 13% and Australia at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Auckland was the top origin city at 17%, ahead of Wellington at 6.2%. The figures rest on 461,374 reviews, written over many years.
51% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 51%
- From within New Zealand 49%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Auckland
Auckland, Waitematā and Waiheke took 80% of Airbnb stays in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 4 of the 6 towns, led by Waiheke, and February in 1, led by Auckland. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 29% in Rodney to 62% in Waitematā.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. New Zealand is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 6 of Auckland's 16 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Auckland
How many tourists visit Auckland?
New Zealand as a whole had 3.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Auckland at 15.4% of Airbnb stays in New Zealand in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 147,409 Airbnb stays in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Auckland?
The busiest Airbnb month in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then February and March. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Auckland?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Auckland in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 34 days ahead, against 71 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Auckland?
A typical Airbnb stay in Auckland lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in September to 7.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Auckland come from?
Of Auckland Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 51% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 13% and Australia at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Auckland at 17%, ahead of Wellington at 6.2%.
What is the most booked town in Auckland on Airbnb?
Auckland was the most booked town in Auckland on Airbnb, with an estimated 67,836 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Waitematā and Waiheke.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (3.2 million in 2024 across New Zealand). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 147,409 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 16 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 461,374 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.