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Christchurch Tourism Statistics: 83,070 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 83,070 Airbnb stays in Christchurch, in Canterbury, New Zealand, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was February, and the quietest was June. All of Canterbury had 5.8 million nights in 2025, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 369,344
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- February
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 57%
Key facts
Christchurch Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment puts all of Canterbury at 5.8 million nights in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Christchurch at 83,070 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Christchurch added up to 369,344 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Christchurch lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks February the busiest Airbnb month in Christchurch in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and March, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Christchurch ran unbroken from October to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Christchurch in February were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 39 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 57% of Christchurch Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Australia at 16% and the United States at 11%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Christchurch took 49.8% of all Airbnb stays in Canterbury in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Christchurch first for Airbnb stays among the 7 towns it lists in Canterbury in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Canterbury?
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment counted 5.8 million nights for all of Canterbury in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Christchurch accounted for 49.8% of Airbnb stays in Canterbury in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 millionNights, all of Canterbury | Commercial accommodation guest nights | 2025 | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Christchurch
Christchurch had 2,485 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 83,070 stays and 369,344 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.4 nights and was booked about 54 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,485
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 83,070
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 369,344
- Typical stay
- 4.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 54 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Christchurch?
On Airbnb, February was the busiest month in Christchurch in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and March. June was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from October to March.
February ranks first, June 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, October, April, September, August, July, May, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| February | 9.7% | 73 days |
| January | 9.5% | 58 days |
| March | 9.4% | 52 days |
| December | 9.4% | 61 days |
| November | 9.3% | 62 days |
| October | 9.0% | 53 days |
| April | 8.5% | 62 days |
| September | 7.4% | 46 days |
| August | 7.4% | 47 days |
| July | 7.1% | 51 days |
| May | 7.0% | 45 days |
| June | 6.3% | 39 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 Christchurch Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Christchurch Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 57% came from abroad, led by Australia at 16% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Auckland was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Wellington at 5.6%. The figures rest on 223,448 reviews, written over many years.
57% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 57%
- From within New Zealand 43%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Christchurch
How many tourists visit Christchurch?
Canterbury as a whole had 5.8 million nights in 2025, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. AirROI puts Christchurch at 49.8% of Airbnb stays in Canterbury in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 83,070 Airbnb stays in Christchurch in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Christchurch?
The busiest Airbnb month in Christchurch in the 12 months to October 2026 was February, then January and March. The six busiest months run from October to March.
What is the quietest month in Christchurch?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in Christchurch in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 39 days ahead, against 73 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Christchurch?
A typical Airbnb stay in Christchurch lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.4 nights in April to 4.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Christchurch come from?
Of Christchurch Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 57% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Australia at 16% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Auckland at 10%, ahead of Wellington at 5.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment counts nights (5.8 million in 2025 across Canterbury). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds, and a night is a night, not a person. AirROI's 83,070 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: 83,070 stays at 4.45 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 223,448 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.