Tourism statisticsCity2026
Bournemouth Tourism Statistics: 27,921 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 27,921 Airbnb stays in Bournemouth, in England, United Kingdom, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of England had 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023, the Office for National Statistics reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 138,336
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 86%
Key facts
Bournemouth Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office for National Statistics puts all of England at 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bournemouth at 27,921 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bournemouth added up to 138,336 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bournemouth lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Bournemouth in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Bournemouth ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bournemouth in June were booked furthest ahead, about 75 days, against 33 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 86% of Bournemouth Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and Germany at 2.1% and the United States at 2.1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Bournemouth took 0.6% of all Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Bournemouth 22nd for Airbnb stays among the 302 towns it lists in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit England?
The Office for National Statistics counted 33.5 million international arrivals for all of England in 2023. On AirROI's estimates, Bournemouth accounted for 0.6% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.5 millionInternational arrivals, all of England | Visits by overseas residents to England | 2023 | Office for National Statistics |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bournemouth
Bournemouth had 1,167 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 27,921 stays and 138,336 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 56 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,167
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 27,921
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 138,336
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bournemouth?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Bournemouth in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. 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, July, September, May, June, October, April, December, March, November, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.7% | 68 days |
| July | 10.8% | 73 days |
| September | 9.1% | 44 days |
| May | 8.9% | 53 days |
| June | 8.6% | 75 days |
| October | 8.2% | 42 days |
| April | 7.4% | 41 days |
| December | 7.2% | 55 days |
| March | 7.1% | 34 days |
| November | 7.0% | 45 days |
| January | 6.5% | 40 days |
| February | 6.4% | 33 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 Bournemouth Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Bournemouth Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (86%), and the top countries abroad were Germany at 2.1% and the United States at 2.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 14%, and Bournemouth itself came second at 1.7%. The figures rest on 81,860 reviews, written over many years.
86% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 86%
- From abroad 14%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bournemouth
How many tourists visit Bournemouth?
England as a whole had 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. AirROI puts Bournemouth at 0.6% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 27,921 Airbnb stays in Bournemouth in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Bournemouth?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bournemouth in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Bournemouth?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Bournemouth in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 33 days ahead, against 75 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bournemouth?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bournemouth lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 56 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in June to 5.8 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bournemouth come from?
Of Bournemouth Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Germany at 2.1% and the United States at 2.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 14%, and Bournemouth itself came second at 1.7%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office for National Statistics counts international arrivals (33.5 million in 2023 across England). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 27,921 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: 27,921 stays at 4.95 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 81,860 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.