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Metro Manila Tourism Statistics: 370,268 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 370,268 Airbnb stays in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, with Pasay the most booked town. The busiest month was December. 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
- 1,846,388
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within the Philippines, among guests who left a review
- 61%
Key facts
Metro 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 Metro Manila at 370,268 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Metro Manila added up to 1,846,388 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Metro Manila lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and August, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Metro Manila 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 Metro Manila in January were booked furthest ahead, about 24 days, against 13 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 61% of Metro Manila Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the Philippines, and the United States at 15% and Australia at 3.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Metro Manila took 38.4% of all Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Pasay had the most Airbnb stays of the 12 towns it lists in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, at 92,821, ahead of Quezon City and Taguig.
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, Metro Manila accounted for 38.4% 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 Metro Manila
Metro Manila had 24,050 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 370,268 stays and 1,846,388 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 16 towns it tracks in Metro Manila; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 24,050
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 370,268
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,846,388
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Metro Manila?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Metro Manila 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, March, May, January, November, February, June, July, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.8% | 24 days |
| September | 8.9% | 13 days |
| August | 8.5% | 17 days |
| March | 8.5% | 18 days |
| May | 8.3% | 17 days |
| January | 8.3% | 24 days |
| November | 8.3% | 23 days |
| February | 8.2% | 21 days |
| June | 8.1% | 17 days |
| July | 8.1% | 23 days |
| October | 7.8% | 19 days |
| April | 7.3% | 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 Metro Manila Airbnb Guests Come From?
About six in ten Metro Manila Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the Philippines (61%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 15% and Australia at 3.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Manila was the top origin city at 7.4%, ahead of Quezon City at 7.2%. The figures rest on 1,182,859 reviews, written over many years.
61% from within the Philippines
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the Philippines 61%
- From abroad 39%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Metro Manila
Pasay, Quezon City and Taguig took 58% of Airbnb stays in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 12 towns, led by Pasay, and September in 2, led by Manila. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 21% in Metro Manila to 59% in Taguig.
| Pasay | 92,821 |
| Quezon City | 63,707 |
| Taguig | 57,722 |
| Makati | 53,596 |
| Mandaluyong | 30,705 |
| Parañaque | 23,105 |
| Manila | 20,700 |
| Pasig | 14,619 |
| Muntinlupa | 3,253 |
| Las Piñas | 2,921 |
| Metro Manila | 1,876 |
| 2nd District | 1,507 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Philippines is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 12 of Metro Manila's 16 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Metro Manila
How many tourists visit Metro 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 Metro Manila at 38.4% of Airbnb stays in the Philippines in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 370,268 Airbnb stays in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Metro Manila?
The busiest Airbnb month in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then September and August.
What is the quietest month in Metro Manila?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Metro Manila in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 21 days ahead, against 24 days for January.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Metro Manila?
A typical Airbnb stay in Metro Manila lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Metro Manila come from?
Of Metro Manila Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 61% were from within the Philippines, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 15% and Australia at 3.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Manila at 7.4%, ahead of Quezon City at 7.2%.
What is the most booked town in Metro Manila on Airbnb?
Pasay was the most booked town in Metro Manila on Airbnb, with an estimated 92,821 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Quezon City and Taguig.
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 370,268 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 16 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 1,182,859 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.