Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Réunion Tourism Statistics: 556,534 Arrivals in 2024
Réunion recorded 556,534 tourist arrivals in 2024, Île de La Réunion Tourisme reports. AirROI estimates 32,796 Airbnb stays in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026, with Saint-Paul the most booked city. The busiest month was November.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 202,718
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- November
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 87%
Key facts
Réunion Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Île de La Réunion Tourisme puts Réunion at 556,534 tourist arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Réunion at 32,796 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Réunion added up to 202,718 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Réunion lasted 6.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 38 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks November the busiest Airbnb month in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and December, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Réunion ran unbroken from July to December in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Réunion in July were booked furthest ahead, about 62 days, against 17 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 87% of Réunion Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 72% and Reunion at 3.4%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Réunion 10th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Saint-Paul had the most Airbnb stays of the 6 towns it lists in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026, at 7,456, ahead of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Denis.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Réunion?
Île de La Réunion Tourisme counted 556,534 tourist arrivals in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 556,534Tourist arrivals | Tourist arrivals to Réunion | 2024 | Île de La Réunion Tourisme |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Réunion
Réunion had 1,838 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 32,796 stays and 202,718 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.2 nights and was booked about 38 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 17 towns it tracks in Réunion; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,838
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 32,796
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 202,718
- Typical stay
- 6.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 38 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Réunion?
On Airbnb, November was the busiest month in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and December. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from July to December.
November ranks first, February 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: November, October, December, September, August, July, January, May, June, March, April, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| November | 10.4% | 60 days |
| October | 9.5% | 53 days |
| December | 9.4% | 17 days |
| September | 9.3% | 49 days |
| August | 9.0% | 59 days |
| July | 8.8% | 62 days |
| January | 8.0% | 26 days |
| May | 7.7% | 39 days |
| June | 7.5% | 38 days |
| March | 7.3% | 26 days |
| April | 6.8% | 37 days |
| February | 6.2% | 29 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 Réunion Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Réunion Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% came from abroad, led by France at 72% and Reunion at 3.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 7.2%, ahead of Saint-Denis at 3.6%. The figures rest on 32,288 reviews, written over many years.
87% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 87%
- From within Réunion 13%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Réunion
Saint-Paul, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Denis took 46% of Airbnb stays in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026. November is the busiest Airbnb month in 5 of the 6 towns, led by Saint-Paul, and December in 1, led by Saint-Denis. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 79% in Saint-Joseph to 93% in Saint-Leu.
| Saint-Paul | 7,456 |
| Saint-Pierre | 4,842 |
| Saint-Denis | 2,854 |
| Saint-Leu | 2,689 |
| Saint-Joseph | 2,322 |
| Le Tampon | 2,088 |
* 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. France is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 6 of Réunion's 17 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 Réunion
How many tourists visit Réunion?
Réunion had 556,534 tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Île de La Réunion Tourisme. AirROI estimates 32,796 Airbnb stays in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Réunion?
The busiest Airbnb month in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026 was November, then October and December. The six busiest months run from July to December.
What is the quietest month in Réunion?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Réunion in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 29 days ahead, against 62 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Réunion?
A typical Airbnb stay in Réunion lasted 6.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 38 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 5.3 nights in September to 8.1 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Réunion come from?
Of Réunion Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 72% and Reunion at 3.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 7.2%, ahead of Saint-Denis at 3.6%.
What is the most booked town in Réunion on Airbnb?
Saint-Paul was the most booked town in Réunion on Airbnb, with an estimated 7,456 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Denis.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Île de La Réunion Tourisme counts tourist arrivals (556,534 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 32,796 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 17 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 32,288 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.