Tourism statisticsCity2026
Bilbao Tourism Statistics: 1.2M Arrivals in 2024
Bilbao, in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, recorded 1,240,007 tourist arrivals in 2024, Bilbao Ekintza reports. AirROI estimates 50,854 Airbnb stays in Bilbao 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 nights
- 185,587
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 83%
Key facts
Bilbao Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Bilbao Ekintza puts Bilbao at 1,240,007 tourist arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bilbao at 50,854 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bilbao added up to 185,587 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bilbao lasted 3.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Bilbao in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Bilbao ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bilbao in May were booked furthest ahead, about 93 days, against 35 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 83% of Bilbao Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 13% and the United States at 13%.
- Among Bilbao Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 3.7%, ahead of Madrid at 3.5%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Bilbao 13th for Airbnb stays among the 347 towns it lists in Spain in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bilbao?
Bilbao Ekintza counted 1,240,007 tourist arrivals in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,240,007Tourist arrivals | Hotels and tourist apartments in Bilbao | 2024 | Bilbao Ekintza |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bilbao
Bilbao had 1,324 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 50,854 stays and 185,587 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.6 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,324
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 50,854
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 185,587
- Typical stay
- 3.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bilbao?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Bilbao in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
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, September, July, May, October, June, April, November, March, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.5% | 84 days |
| September | 9.9% | 57 days |
| July | 9.6% | 72 days |
| May | 9.4% | 93 days |
| October | 9.3% | 64 days |
| June | 9.3% | 65 days |
| April | 8.4% | 54 days |
| November | 7.8% | 48 days |
| March | 7.1% | 43 days |
| December | 6.7% | 41 days |
| January | 5.5% | 35 days |
| February | 5.5% | 40 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 Bilbao Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bilbao Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 13% and the United States at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.7%, ahead of Madrid at 3.5%. The figures rest on 141,800 reviews, written over many years.
83% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 83%
- From within Spain 17%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bilbao
How many tourists visit Bilbao?
Bilbao had 1,240,007 tourist arrivals in 2024, according to Bilbao Ekintza. AirROI estimates 50,854 Airbnb stays in Bilbao in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Bilbao?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bilbao in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Bilbao?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Bilbao in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 40 days ahead, against 93 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bilbao?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bilbao lasted 3.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.0 nights in May to 3.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bilbao come from?
Of Bilbao Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 13% and the United States at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.7%, ahead of Madrid at 3.5%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Bilbao Ekintza counts tourist arrivals (1,240,007 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 50,854 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: 50,854 stays at 3.65 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 141,800 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.