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Cebu City Tourism Statistics: 71,518 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 71,518 Airbnb stays in Cebu City, in Central Visayas, Philippines, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April. All of the Philippines had 5,865,319 international arrivals in 2025, the Department of Tourism reports, via the Philippine Information Agency.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 415,429
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 54%
Key facts
Cebu City Tourism Facts
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Official
- The Department of Tourism puts all of the Philippines at 5,865,319 international arrivals in 2025, via the Philippine Information Agency.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cebu City at 71,518 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cebu City added up to 415,429 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cebu City lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Cebu City in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and August, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Cebu City had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, September and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cebu City in January were booked furthest ahead, about 56 days, against 17 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 54% of Cebu City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and Australia at 4.5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Cebu City took 7.4% of all Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Cebu City 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 82 towns it lists in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Philippines?
The Department of Tourism counted 5,865,319 international arrivals for all of the Philippines in 2025, via the Philippine Information Agency. On AirROI's estimates, Cebu City accounted for 7.4% of Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,865,319International arrivals, all of Philippines | Foreign visitor arrivals in 2025 recorded by the Department of Tourism through the eTravel system, excluding returning overseas Filipinos | 2025 | Department of Tourism, via the Philippine Information Agency |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cebu City
Cebu City had 4,374 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 71,518 stays and 415,429 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 30 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,374
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 71,518
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 415,429
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cebu City?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Cebu City in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and August. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December 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: December, September, August, January, June, March, November, May, February, July, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.3% | 24 days |
| September | 8.9% | 17 days |
| August | 8.8% | 22 days |
| January | 8.7% | 56 days |
| June | 8.4% | 22 days |
| March | 8.4% | 19 days |
| November | 8.2% | 23 days |
| May | 8.1% | 23 days |
| February | 8.0% | 22 days |
| July | 8.0% | 28 days |
| October | 7.6% | 24 days |
| April | 7.6% | 23 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 Cebu City Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cebu City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 54% came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and Australia at 4.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Cebu City was the top origin city at 14%, ahead of Davao City at 2.1%. The figures rest on 177,967 reviews, written over many years.
54% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 54%
- From within the Philippines 46%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cebu City
How many tourists visit Cebu City?
The Philippines as a whole had 5,865,319 international arrivals in 2025, according to the Department of Tourism, via the Philippine Information Agency. AirROI puts Cebu City at 7.4% of Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 71,518 Airbnb stays in Cebu City in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Cebu City?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cebu City in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then September and August.
What is the quietest month in Cebu City?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Cebu City in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 23 days ahead, against 56 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cebu City?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cebu City lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 30 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 6.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cebu City come from?
Of Cebu City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 54% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 21% and Australia at 4.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Cebu City at 14%, ahead of Davao City at 2.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Department of Tourism counts international arrivals (5,865,319 in 2025 across the Philippines). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 71,518 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: 71,518 stays at 5.81 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 177,967 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.