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Rwanda Tourism Statistics: 7,262 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 7,262 Airbnb stays in Rwanda in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 7,262
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 51,030
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 96%
Key facts
Rwanda Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Rwanda at 7,262 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Rwanda added up to 51,030 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Rwanda lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Rwanda in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Rwanda had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, August and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Rwanda in August were booked furthest ahead, about 29 days, against 14 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96% of Rwanda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 25% and Canada at 7.5%.
- Among Rwanda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Nairobi was the top origin city at 5.3%, ahead of London at 3.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Rwanda 19th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Kigali, the only town it lists in Rwanda, had 6,065 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Rwanda
Rwanda had 810 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 7,262 stays and 51,030 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.0 nights and was booked about 19 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 3 towns it tracks in Rwanda; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 810
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 7,262
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 51,030
- Typical stay
- 7.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 19 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Rwanda?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Rwanda in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and July. 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, August, July, November, March, January, September, February, May, June, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 9.9% | 17 days |
| August | 9.4% | 29 days |
| July | 8.9% | 28 days |
| November | 8.5% | 24 days |
| March | 8.4% | 14 days |
| January | 8.3% | 17 days |
| September | 8.2% | 15 days |
| February | 7.9% | 18 days |
| May | 7.8% | 21 days |
| June | 7.8% | 20 days |
| October | 7.7% | 19 days |
| April | 7.3% | 15 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 Rwanda Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Rwanda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (96%), led by the United States at 25% and Canada at 7.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Nairobi was the top origin city at 5.3%, ahead of London at 3.4%. The figures rest on 14,621 reviews, written over many years.
96% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 96%
- From within Rwanda 4%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Rwanda
| Kigali | 6,065 |
* 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. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the one of Rwanda's 3 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 Rwanda
When is high season in Rwanda?
The busiest Airbnb month in Rwanda in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and July.
What is the quietest month in Rwanda?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Rwanda in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 15 days ahead, against 29 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Rwanda?
A typical Airbnb stay in Rwanda lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 19 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.1 nights in September to 7.9 nights in November.
Where do Airbnb guests in Rwanda come from?
Of Rwanda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 25% and Canada at 7.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Nairobi at 5.3%, ahead of London at 3.4%.
What is the most booked town in Rwanda on Airbnb?
Kigali is the only town AirROI lists in Rwanda, with an estimated 6,065 stays in the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
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 3 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 14,621 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.