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Davao City Tourism Statistics: 1.3M Arrivals in 2023
Davao City, in the Davao Region, Philippines, recorded 1,296,928 tourist arrivals in 2023, City Government of Davao reports. AirROI estimates 32,047 Airbnb stays in Davao City in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 158,266
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within the Philippines, among guests who left a review
- 63%
Key facts
Davao City Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- City Government of Davao puts Davao City at 1,296,928 tourist arrivals in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Davao City at 32,047 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Davao City added up to 158,266 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Davao City lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Davao City in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Davao City had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Davao City in April were booked furthest ahead, about 26 days, against 16 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 63% of Davao City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the Philippines, and the United States at 16% and Australia at 3.8% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Davao City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Davao City was the top origin city at 18%, ahead of General Santos City at 3.3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Davao City 8th 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 Davao City?
City Government of Davao counted 1,296,928 tourist arrivals in 2023.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,296,928Tourist arrivals | Tourist arrivals in Davao City | 2023 | City Government of Davao |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Davao City
Davao City had 2,258 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 32,047 stays and 158,266 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,258
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 32,047
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 158,266
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Davao City?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Davao City in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, January 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, August, September, July, October, March, November, April, June, May, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.6% | 19 days |
| August | 9.2% | 25 days |
| September | 8.9% | 16 days |
| July | 8.9% | 24 days |
| October | 8.4% | 17 days |
| March | 8.3% | 18 days |
| November | 8.1% | 19 days |
| April | 8.1% | 26 days |
| June | 7.9% | 19 days |
| May | 7.8% | 25 days |
| February | 7.4% | 17 days |
| January | 7.4% | 21 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 Davao City Airbnb Guests Come From?
About six in ten Davao City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the Philippines (63%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 16% and Australia at 3.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Davao City was the top origin city at 18%, ahead of General Santos City at 3.3%. The figures rest on 77,017 reviews, written over many years.
63% from within the Philippines
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the Philippines 63%
- From abroad 37%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Davao City
How many tourists visit Davao City?
Davao City had 1,296,928 tourist arrivals in 2023, according to City Government of Davao. AirROI estimates 32,047 Airbnb stays in Davao City in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Davao City?
The busiest Airbnb month in Davao City in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September.
What is the quietest month in Davao City?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Davao City in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 21 days ahead, against 26 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Davao City?
A typical Airbnb stay in Davao City lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in November to 6.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Davao City come from?
Of Davao City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 63% were from within the Philippines, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 16% and Australia at 3.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Davao City at 18%, ahead of General Santos City at 3.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. City Government of Davao counts tourist arrivals (1,296,928 in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 32,047 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: 32,047 stays at 4.94 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 77,017 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.