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Manila Tourism Statistics: 20,700 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 20,700 Airbnb stays in Manila, Philippines, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, 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
- 103,031
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 43%
Key facts
Manila Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
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 Manila at 20,700 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Manila added up to 103,031 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Manila lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 18 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and December, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Manila had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were September, August and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Manila in January were booked furthest ahead, about 23 days, against 14 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 43% of Manila Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and Australia at 2.8%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Manila took 2.1% of all Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Manila 7th for Airbnb stays among the 12 towns it lists in Metro Manila 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, Manila accounted for 2.1% 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 Manila
Manila had 1,371 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 20,700 stays and 103,031 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 18 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,371
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 20,700
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 103,031
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Manila?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and December. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
September 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: September, August, December, March, June, October, November, January, May, February, July, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 9.2% | 14 days |
| August | 8.9% | 17 days |
| December | 8.7% | 19 days |
| March | 8.5% | 16 days |
| June | 8.4% | 16 days |
| October | 8.4% | 23 days |
| November | 8.3% | 21 days |
| January | 8.3% | 23 days |
| May | 8.2% | 17 days |
| February | 7.8% | 21 days |
| July | 7.7% | 19 days |
| April | 7.5% | 18 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 Manila Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Manila Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 43% came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and Australia at 2.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Manila was the top origin city at 9.2%, ahead of Quezon City at 4.2%. The figures rest on 67,396 reviews, written over many years.
43% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 43%
- From within the Philippines 57%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Manila
How many tourists visit Manila?
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 Manila at 2.1% of Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 20,700 Airbnb stays in Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Manila?
The busiest Airbnb month in Manila in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and December.
What is the quietest month in Manila?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and July ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 18 days ahead, against 23 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Manila?
A typical Airbnb stay in Manila lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 18 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 5.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Manila come from?
Of Manila Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 43% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 18% and Australia at 2.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Manila at 9.2%, ahead of Quezon City at 4.2%.
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 20,700 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: 20,700 stays at 4.98 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 67,396 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.