Tourism statisticsCity2026
Lima Tourism Statistics: 203,001 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 203,001 Airbnb stays in Lima, Peru, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was January, and the quietest was April. All of Peru had 3,256,693 international arrivals in 2024, MINCETUR (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,310,607
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 66%
Key facts
Lima Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- MINCETUR (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo) puts all of Peru at 3,256,693 international arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Lima at 203,001 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lima added up to 1,310,607 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lima lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 21 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Lima in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and February, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Lima had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, March and February.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 66% of Lima Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 25% and Brazil at 4.9%.
- Among Lima Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Lima was the top origin city at 8.6%, ahead of Arequipa at 3.3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Lima took 41.0% of all Airbnb stays in Peru in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Lima first for Airbnb stays among the 55 towns it lists in Peru in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Peru?
MINCETUR (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo) counted 3,256,693 international arrivals for all of Peru in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Lima accounted for 41.0% of Airbnb stays in Peru in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,256,693International arrivals, all of Peru | International arrivals to Peru | 2024 | MINCETUR (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Lima
Lima had 12,385 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 203,001 stays and 1,310,607 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 21 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 12,385
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 203,001
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,310,607
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 21 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lima?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Lima in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and February. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January ranks first, April 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, March, February, August, September, December, October, November, July, June, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1% | 22 days |
| March | 8.7% | 18 days |
| February | 8.7% | 19 days |
| August | 8.6% | 22 days |
| September | 8.5% | 17 days |
| December | 8.4% | 25 days |
| October | 8.2% | 19 days |
| November | 8.2% | 23 days |
| July | 8.1% | 25 days |
| June | 8.1% | 18 days |
| May | 7.8% | 19 days |
| April | 7.4% | 20 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 Lima Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Lima Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 66% came from abroad, led by the United States at 25% and Brazil at 4.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Lima was the top origin city at 8.6%, ahead of Arequipa at 3.3%. The figures rest on 659,424 reviews, written over many years.
66% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 66%
- From within Peru 34%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Lima
How many tourists visit Lima?
Peru as a whole had 3,256,693 international arrivals in 2024, according to MINCETUR (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo). AirROI puts Lima at 41.0% of Airbnb stays in Peru in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 203,001 Airbnb stays in Lima in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Lima?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lima in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then March and February.
What is the quietest month in Lima?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Lima in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 20 days ahead, against 25 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lima?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lima lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 21 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 7.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lima come from?
Of Lima Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 66% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 25% and Brazil at 4.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Lima at 8.6%, ahead of Arequipa at 3.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. MINCETUR (Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo) counts international arrivals (3,256,693 in 2024 across Peru). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 203,001 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: 203,001 stays at 6.46 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 659,424 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.