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Bristol Tourism Statistics: 45,223 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 45,223 Airbnb stays in Bristol, in England, United Kingdom, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was January. 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
- 234,858
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 76%
Key facts
Bristol 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 Bristol at 45,223 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bristol added up to 234,858 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bristol lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Bristol in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and August, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Bristol ran unbroken from June to November in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bristol in July were booked furthest ahead, about 60 days, against 32 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 76% of Bristol Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and the United States at 4.1% and France at 3.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Bristol took 1.0% of all Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Bristol 7th 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, Bristol accounted for 1.0% 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 Bristol
Bristol had 1,662 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 45,223 stays and 234,858 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,662
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 45,223
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 234,858
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bristol?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Bristol in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and August. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from June to November.
September ranks first, January 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, October, August, July, November, June, May, December, March, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.0% | 39 days |
| October | 9.4% | 38 days |
| August | 9.0% | 54 days |
| July | 8.8% | 60 days |
| November | 8.7% | 38 days |
| June | 8.5% | 46 days |
| May | 8.3% | 49 days |
| December | 8.0% | 37 days |
| March | 7.7% | 35 days |
| April | 7.6% | 43 days |
| February | 7.3% | 32 days |
| January | 6.8% | 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 Bristol Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Bristol Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (76%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 4.1% and France at 3.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 11%, and Bristol itself came second at 3.8%. The figures rest on 155,518 reviews, written over many years.
76% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 76%
- From abroad 24%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bristol
How many tourists visit Bristol?
England as a whole had 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. AirROI puts Bristol at 1.0% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 45,223 Airbnb stays in Bristol in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Bristol?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bristol in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then October and August. The six busiest months run from June to November.
What is the quietest month in Bristol?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Bristol in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 33 days ahead, against 60 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bristol?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bristol lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in May to 5.7 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bristol come from?
Of Bristol Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 76% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 4.1% and France at 3.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 11%, and Bristol itself came second at 3.8%.
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 45,223 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: 45,223 stays at 5.19 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 155,518 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.