Tourism statisticsCountry2026
St. Lucia Tourism Statistics: 356,000 Arrivals in 2022
St. Lucia recorded 356,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 19,159 Airbnb stays in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Rodney Bay the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 110,891
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
St. Lucia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts St. Lucia at 356,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in St. Lucia at 19,159 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in St. Lucia added up to 110,891 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in St. Lucia lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 65 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and February, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in St. Lucia had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, March and February.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in St. Lucia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 107 days, against 37 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of St. Lucia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 46% and the United Kingdom at 16%.
By place
- AirROI ranks St. Lucia 107th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Rodney Bay had the most Airbnb stays of the 5 towns it lists in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,041, ahead of Soufrière and Gros Islet.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit St. Lucia?
UN Tourism counted 356,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356,000International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in St. Lucia
St. Lucia had 1,245 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 19,159 stays and 110,891 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 65 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 15 towns it tracks in St. Lucia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,245
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 19,159
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 110,891
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 65 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in St. Lucia?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and February. October was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January ranks first, October 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: January, March, February, July, August, December, May, April, June, November, September, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8% | 80 days |
| March | 9.7% | 64 days |
| February | 9.5% | 79 days |
| July | 9.3% | 107 days |
| August | 8.5% | 57 days |
| December | 8.4% | 81 days |
| May | 8.2% | 51 days |
| April | 8.1% | 60 days |
| June | 7.9% | 44 days |
| November | 7.2% | 61 days |
| September | 6.8% | 37 days |
| October | 6.6% | 53 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 St. Lucia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among St. Lucia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United States at 46% and the United Kingdom at 16%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 7.2%, ahead of London at 5%. The figures rest on 41,008 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in St. Lucia
Rodney Bay, Soufrière and Gros Islet took 50% of Airbnb stays in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 5 towns, led by Rodney Bay, and January in 2, led by Soufrière.
| Rodney Bay | 4,041 |
| Soufrière | 3,244 |
| Gros Islet | 2,272 |
| Castries | 1,694 |
| Beausejour | 1,454 |
* 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 5 of St. Lucia's 15 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 St. Lucia
How many tourists visit St. Lucia?
St. Lucia had 356,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 19,159 Airbnb stays in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in St. Lucia?
The busiest Airbnb month in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then March and February.
What is the quietest month in St. Lucia?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in St. Lucia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 53 days ahead, against 107 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in St. Lucia?
A typical Airbnb stay in St. Lucia lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 65 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 6.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in St. Lucia come from?
Of St. Lucia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 46% and the United Kingdom at 16%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 7.2%, ahead of London at 5%.
What is the most booked town in St. Lucia on Airbnb?
Rodney Bay was the most booked town in St. Lucia on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,041 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Soufrière and Gros Islet.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (356,000 in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 19,159 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 15 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 41,008 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.