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Leeds Tourism Statistics: 18,662 Airbnb Stays

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights
103,392
Typical Airbnb stay
5.5 nights
Busiest Airbnb month
September
From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
84%

Key facts

Leeds 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 Leeds at 18,662 in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Leeds added up to 103,392 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Leeds lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 51 days ahead.

Busiest months

  • AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Leeds in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and October, with February the quietest.
  • AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Leeds ran unbroken from July to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Leeds in May were booked furthest ahead, about 87 days, against 31 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

  • AirROI estimates 84% of Leeds Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and the United States at 4% and Australia at 1.4% were the top countries abroad.

By place

  • AirROI estimates Leeds took 0.4% of all Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI ranks Leeds 46th 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, Leeds accounted for 0.4% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.

Official tourism figures for England: what each counts, its year and its publisher
FigureWhat it countsYearPublisher
33.5 millionInternational arrivals, all of EnglandVisits by overseas residents to England2023Office for National Statistics

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Leeds

Leeds had 925 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 18,662 stays and 103,392 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 51 days ahead.

Airbnb homes
925
Airbnb stays, estimate
18,662
Airbnb nights, estimate
103,392
Typical stay
5.5 nights
Booked ahead
51 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Leeds?

On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Leeds in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and October. February was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from July to October.

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, October, July, May, December, June, November, March, April, January, February.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
Airbnb months in Leeds by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
MonthShare of nightsBooked ahead
September9.9%33 days
August9.3%78 days
October8.8%42 days
July8.6%77 days
May8.6%87 days
December8.5%49 days
June8.5%49 days
November8.0%49 days
March7.7%31 days
April7.6%46 days
January7.4%31 days
February7.2%31 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 Leeds Airbnb Guests Come From?

About eight in ten Leeds Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (84%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 4% and Australia at 1.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 9.2%, and Leeds itself came second at 3.6%. The figures rest on 77,761 reviews, written over many years.

84% from within the United Kingdom

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

  • From within the United Kingdom 84%
  • From abroad 16%

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

  • United States 4%
  • Australia 1.4%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

  • London 9.2%
  • Leeds 3.6%
  • Manchester 1.3%
  • Edinburgh 1.2%

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Leeds

How many tourists visit Leeds?

England as a whole had 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. AirROI puts Leeds at 0.4% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 18,662 Airbnb stays in Leeds in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.

When is the busiest time in Leeds?

The busiest Airbnb month in Leeds in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and October. The four busiest months run from July to October.

What is the quietest month in Leeds?

February was the quietest Airbnb month in Leeds in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 31 days ahead, against 87 days for May.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Leeds?

A typical Airbnb stay in Leeds lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 51 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in October to 6.3 nights in January.

Where do Airbnb guests in Leeds come from?

Of Leeds Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 84% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 4% and Australia at 1.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 9.2%, and Leeds itself came second at 3.6%.

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 18,662 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: 18,662 stays at 5.54 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 77,761 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.