Tourism statisticsCity2026
Dakar Tourism Statistics: 16,665 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 16,665 Airbnb stays in Dakar, Senegal, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 16,665
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 122,988
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Dakar Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Dakar at 16,665 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Dakar added up to 122,988 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Dakar lasted 7.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Dakar in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and December, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Dakar had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, July and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Dakar in July were booked furthest ahead, about 31 days, against 14 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Dakar ran longest in July, at 9.1 nights, against 5.9 nights in September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Dakar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 46% and the United States at 15%.
- Among Dakar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of New York at 3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Dakar first for Airbnb stays among the 2 towns it lists in Senegal in the 12 months to October 2026.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Dakar
Dakar had 1,734 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 16,665 stays and 122,988 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.4 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,734
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 16,665
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 122,988
- Typical stay
- 7.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Dakar?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Dakar in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and December. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August 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: August, July, December, January, September, November, May, June, October, April, March, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.8% | 25 days |
| July | 9.6% | 31 days |
| December | 9.3% | 22 days |
| January | 8.7% | 22 days |
| September | 8.3% | 14 days |
| November | 8.2% | 25 days |
| May | 8.2% | 20 days |
| June | 8.1% | 18 days |
| October | 7.8% | 24 days |
| April | 7.7% | 21 days |
| March | 7.3% | 17 days |
| February | 6.9% | 20 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 Dakar Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Dakar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by France at 46% and the United States at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of New York at 3%. The figures rest on 37,410 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Senegal 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Dakar
When is the busiest time in Dakar?
The busiest Airbnb month in Dakar in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and December.
What is the quietest month in Dakar?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Dakar in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 20 days ahead, against 31 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Dakar?
A typical Airbnb stay in Dakar lasted 7.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.9 nights in September to 9.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Dakar come from?
Of Dakar Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 46% and the United States at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 12%, ahead of New York at 3%.
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 are stays times the typical stay: 16,665 stays at 7.38 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 37,410 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.