Tourism statisticsCity2026
Durban Tourism Statistics: 18,908 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 18,908 Airbnb stays in Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was February. All of South Africa had 8.9 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
- 85,661
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within South Africa, among guests who left a review
- 82%
Key facts
Durban Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of South Africa at 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Durban at 18,908 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Durban added up to 85,661 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Durban lasted 4.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Durban in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Durban had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, July and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Durban in December were booked furthest ahead, about 59 days, against 27 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 82% of Durban Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within South Africa, and the United States at 3.7% and the United Kingdom at 3% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Durban took 1.8% of all Airbnb stays in South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Durban 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 14 towns it lists in KwaZulu-Natal in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit South Africa?
UN Tourism counted 8.9 million international tourist arrivals for all of South Africa in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Durban accounted for 1.8% of Airbnb stays in South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of South Africa | 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 Durban
Durban had 1,023 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 18,908 stays and 85,661 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.5 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,023
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 18,908
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 85,661
- Typical stay
- 4.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Durban?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Durban in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and October. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December 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: December, July, October, September, May, November, June, March, August, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11.1% | 59 days |
| July | 9.1% | 39 days |
| October | 9.0% | 49 days |
| September | 8.6% | 46 days |
| May | 8.2% | 27 days |
| November | 8.1% | 45 days |
| June | 8.0% | 58 days |
| March | 7.9% | 29 days |
| August | 7.8% | 34 days |
| April | 7.8% | 33 days |
| January | 7.2% | 40 days |
| February | 7.1% | 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 Durban Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Durban Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within South Africa (82%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 3.7% and the United Kingdom at 3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Johannesburg was the top origin city at 13%, and Durban itself came second at 9.3%. The figures rest on 57,112 reviews, written over many years.
82% from within South Africa
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within South Africa 82%
- From abroad 18%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Durban
How many tourists visit Durban?
South Africa as a whole had 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Durban at 1.8% of Airbnb stays in South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 18,908 Airbnb stays in Durban in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Durban?
The busiest Airbnb month in Durban in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then July and October.
What is the quietest month in Durban?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Durban in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 29 days ahead, against 59 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Durban?
A typical Airbnb stay in Durban lasted 4.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 4.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Durban come from?
Of Durban Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 82% were from within South Africa, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 3.7% and the United Kingdom at 3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Johannesburg at 13%, and Durban itself came second at 9.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (8.9 million in 2024 across South Africa). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 18,908 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 are stays times the typical stay: 18,908 stays at 4.53 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 57,112 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.