Tourism statisticsState2026
Porto Tourism Statistics: 375,482 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 375,482 Airbnb stays in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026, with Porto 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
- 1,733,749
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 95%
Key facts
Porto 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 Porto at 375,482 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Porto added up to 1,733,749 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Porto lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 51 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Porto ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Porto in August were booked furthest ahead, about 65 days, against 37 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 95% of Porto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and France at 14%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Porto took 19.2% of all Airbnb stays in Portugal in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Porto had the most Airbnb stays of the 8 towns it lists in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026, at 309,217, ahead of Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos.
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, Porto accounted for 19.2% 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 Porto
Porto had 12,090 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 375,482 stays and 1,733,749 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 51 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 16 towns it tracks in Porto; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 12,090
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 375,482
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,733,749
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 51 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Porto?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026, then August 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, August, May, October, July, June, April, March, November, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.7% | 57 days |
| August | 10.7% | 65 days |
| May | 9.9% | 57 days |
| October | 9.6% | 56 days |
| July | 9.6% | 62 days |
| June | 9.4% | 57 days |
| April | 8.4% | 49 days |
| March | 7.4% | 39 days |
| November | 7.0% | 41 days |
| December | 6.0% | 42 days |
| February | 6.0% | 37 days |
| January | 5.3% | 37 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 Porto Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Porto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (95%), led by the United States at 18% and France at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of Paris at 1.6%. The figures rest on 1,217,600 reviews, written over many years.
95% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 95%
- From within Portugal 5%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Porto
Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos took 95% of Airbnb stays in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 7 of the 8 towns, led by Vila Nova de Gaia, and September in 1, led by Porto. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 81% in Amarante to 96% in Porto.
| Porto | 309,217 |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | 36,253 |
| Matosinhos | 10,276 |
| Vila do Conde | 4,322 |
| Póvoa de Varzim | 3,203 |
| Amarante | 2,879 |
| Gondomar | 2,232 |
| Penafiel | 1,926 |
* 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 8 of Porto'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 Porto
How many tourists visit Porto?
Portugal as a whole had 29 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Porto at 19.2% of Airbnb stays in Portugal in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 375,482 Airbnb stays in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Porto?
The busiest Airbnb month in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Porto?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Porto in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 37 days ahead, against 65 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Porto?
A typical Airbnb stay in Porto lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 51 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 5.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Porto come from?
Of Porto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 95% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 18% and France at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 2.6%, ahead of Paris at 1.6%.
What is the most booked town in Porto on Airbnb?
Porto was the most booked town in Porto on Airbnb, with an estimated 309,217 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos.
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 375,482 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 1,217,600 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.