Tourism statisticsState2026
Lisbon Tourism Statistics: 551,804 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 551,804 Airbnb stays in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026, with Lisbon the most booked town. The busiest month was September. All of Portugal had 29 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 2,940,645
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Lisbon Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Portugal at 29 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Lisbon at 551,804 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lisbon added up to 2,940,645 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lisbon lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Lisbon ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lisbon in August were booked furthest ahead, about 67 days, against 38 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Lisbon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 23% and France at 11%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Lisbon took 28.2% of all Airbnb stays in Portugal in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Lisbon had the most Airbnb stays of the 9 towns it lists in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026, at 451,301, ahead of Cascais and Sintra.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Portugal?
UN Tourism counted 29 million international tourist arrivals for all of Portugal in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Lisbon accounted for 28.2% of Airbnb stays in Portugal in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Portugal | 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 Lisbon
Lisbon had 18,707 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 551,804 stays and 2,940,645 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 52 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 21 towns it tracks in Lisbon; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 18,707
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 551,804
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 2,940,645
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lisbon?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and May. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September 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: September, October, May, August, June, July, April, March, November, February, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.3% | 56 days |
| October | 9.8% | 62 days |
| May | 9.8% | 58 days |
| August | 9.7% | 67 days |
| June | 9.1% | 56 days |
| July | 8.9% | 62 days |
| April | 8.5% | 51 days |
| March | 7.8% | 43 days |
| November | 7.3% | 43 days |
| February | 6.5% | 38 days |
| December | 6.4% | 46 days |
| January | 5.9% | 38 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 Lisbon Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Lisbon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by the United States at 23% and France at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.1%, ahead of New York at 2.2%. The figures rest on 2,003,750 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Portugal 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Lisbon
Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra took 92% of Airbnb stays in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 9 towns, led by Cascais, and September in 1, led by Lisbon. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 82% in Lourinhã e Atalaia to 98% in Lisbon.
| Lisbon | 451,301 |
| Cascais | 32,767 |
| Sintra | 23,957 |
| Mafra | 13,866 |
| Oeiras | 6,060 |
| Amadora | 4,705 |
| Loures | 3,757 |
| Torres Vedras | 3,196 |
| Lourinhã e Atalaia | 1,944 |
* 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 9 of Lisbon's 21 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 Lisbon
How many tourists visit Lisbon?
Portugal as a whole had 29 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Lisbon at 28.2% of Airbnb stays in Portugal in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 551,804 Airbnb stays in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Lisbon?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then October and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Lisbon?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Lisbon in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 38 days ahead, against 67 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lisbon?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lisbon lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.2 nights in September to 5.7 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lisbon come from?
Of Lisbon Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 23% and France at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.1%, ahead of New York at 2.2%.
What is the most booked town in Lisbon on Airbnb?
Lisbon was the most booked town in Lisbon on Airbnb, with an estimated 451,301 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Cascais and Sintra.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (29 million in 2024 across Portugal). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 551,804 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 21 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 2,003,750 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.