Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Poland Tourism Statistics: 19.7M Arrivals in 2024
Poland recorded 19.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 932,507 Airbnb stays in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026, with Kraków the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 3,800,932
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 81%
Key facts
Poland Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Poland at 19.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Poland at 932,507 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Poland added up to 3,800,932 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Poland lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Poland ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Poland in August were booked furthest ahead, about 57 days, against 31 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 81% of Poland Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 14% and Germany at 13%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Poland 8th for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Kraków had the most Airbnb stays of the 48 towns it lists in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026, at 232,910, ahead of Warsaw and Gdańsk.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Poland?
UN Tourism counted 19.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.7 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Poland
Poland had 46,856 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 932,507 stays and 3,800,932 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.1 nights and was booked about 43 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 168 towns it tracks in Poland; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 46,856
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 932,507
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 3,800,932
- Typical stay
- 4.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 43 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Poland?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August 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: August, July, September, June, May, October, December, April, November, February, March, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.2% | 57 days |
| July | 9.7% | 55 days |
| September | 9.3% | 39 days |
| June | 9.1% | 49 days |
| May | 8.7% | 46 days |
| October | 8.6% | 38 days |
| December | 8.6% | 42 days |
| April | 7.6% | 38 days |
| November | 7.6% | 37 days |
| February | 7.1% | 33 days |
| March | 7.1% | 31 days |
| January | 6.2% | 32 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 Poland Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Poland Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 14% and Germany at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Warsaw was the top origin city at 4.5%, ahead of Berlin at 2.7%. The figures rest on 1,743,394 reviews, written over many years.
81% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 81%
- From within Poland 19%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Poland
Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk took 59% of Airbnb stays in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in 22 of the 48 towns, led by Poznań, and August in 21, led by Kraków. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across the 25 most booked towns runs from 46% in Gdynia to 91% in Kraków.
| Kraków | 232,910 |
| Warsaw | 205,680 |
| Gdańsk | 108,373 |
| Wrocław | 62,427 |
| Poznań | 35,413 |
| Zakopane | 33,012 |
| Łódź | 20,023 |
| Katowice | 15,797 |
| Sopot | 15,583 |
| Kościelisko | 12,366 |
| Świnoujście | 10,904 |
| Gdynia | 10,546 |
| Szczecin | 10,323 |
| Toruń | 8,745 |
| Lublin | 7,921 |
| Kołobrzeg | 7,747 |
| Karpacz | 6,505 |
| Szklarska Poręba | 6,199 |
| Bydgoszcz | 4,188 |
| Rzeszów | 3,960 |
| Międzyzdroje | 3,779 |
| Białystok | 3,420 |
| Jelenia Góra | 3,056 |
| Poronin | 2,917 |
| Gliwice | 2,697 |
| Szczyrk | 2,494 |
| Białka Tatrzańska | 2,473 |
| Olsztyn | 2,265 |
| Dziwnów | 2,202 |
| Wisła | 2,108 |
| Jastarnia | 1,672 |
| Kielce | 1,647 |
| Hel | 1,455 |
| Świeradów-Zdrój | 1,442 |
| Zielona Góra | 1,415 |
| Krynica-Zdrój | 1,325 |
| Rewal | 1,314 |
| Przemyśl | 1,234 |
| Władysławowo | 1,184 |
| Międzywodzie | 1,107 |
| Ustroń | 1,081 |
| Mielno | 1,036 |
| Mechelinki | 988 |
| Grzybowo | 757 |
| Ustronie Morskie | 718 |
| Pobierowo | 708 |
| Ustka | 680 |
| Jastrzębia Góra | 631 |
* 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. Lists the 48 of Poland's 168 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 Poland
How many tourists visit Poland?
Poland had 19.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 932,507 Airbnb stays in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Poland?
The busiest Airbnb month in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Poland?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 32 days ahead, against 57 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Poland?
A typical Airbnb stay in Poland lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in September to 4.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Poland come from?
Of Poland Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 14% and Germany at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Warsaw at 4.5%, ahead of Berlin at 2.7%.
What is the most booked town in Poland on Airbnb?
Kraków was the most booked town in Poland on Airbnb, with an estimated 232,910 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Warsaw and Gdańsk.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (19.7 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 932,507 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 168 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 1,743,394 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.