Tourism statisticsCity2026
Lausanne Tourism Statistics: 9,602 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 9,602 Airbnb stays in Lausanne, in Vaud, Switzerland, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was February. All of Switzerland had 11,054,663 hotel guests in 2025, Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 66,628
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 80%
Key facts
Lausanne Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) puts all of Switzerland at 11,054,663 hotel guests in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Lausanne at 9,602 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lausanne added up to 66,628 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lausanne lasted 6.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Lausanne in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Lausanne ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lausanne in July were booked furthest ahead, about 60 days, against 30 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 80% of Lausanne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 33% and the United States at 8.6%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Lausanne took 1.6% of all Airbnb stays in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Lausanne 12th for Airbnb stays among the 66 towns it lists in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Switzerland?
Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) counted 11,054,663 hotel guests for all of Switzerland in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Lausanne accounted for 1.6% of Airbnb stays in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,054,663Hotel guests, all of Switzerland | International hotel guests to Switzerland | 2025 | Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Lausanne
Lausanne had 531 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 9,602 stays and 66,628 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.9 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 531
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 9,602
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 66,628
- Typical stay
- 6.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lausanne?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Lausanne in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
September 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: September, August, June, May, April, July, March, October, November, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 9.6% | 45 days |
| August | 9.6% | 53 days |
| June | 9.1% | 46 days |
| May | 9.0% | 47 days |
| April | 8.4% | 36 days |
| July | 8.3% | 60 days |
| March | 8.2% | 31 days |
| October | 8.2% | 37 days |
| November | 7.8% | 40 days |
| December | 7.3% | 36 days |
| January | 7.2% | 36 days |
| February | 7.2% | 30 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 Lausanne Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Lausanne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, led by France at 33% and the United States at 8.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 6.9%, ahead of Zürich at 3.3%. The figures rest on 26,884 reviews, written over many years.
80% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 80%
- From within Switzerland 20%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Lausanne
How many tourists visit Lausanne?
Switzerland as a whole had 11,054,663 hotel guests in 2025, according to Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS). AirROI puts Lausanne at 1.6% of Airbnb stays in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 9,602 Airbnb stays in Lausanne in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Lausanne?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lausanne in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and June. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Lausanne?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Lausanne in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 30 days ahead, against 60 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lausanne?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lausanne lasted 6.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 8.5 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lausanne come from?
Of Lausanne Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 33% and the United States at 8.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 6.9%, ahead of Zürich at 3.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. BFS counts hotel guests (11,054,663 in 2025 across Switzerland). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 9,602 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: 9,602 stays at 6.94 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 26,884 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.