Tourism statisticsCity2026
Manchester Tourism Statistics: 1.7M Visitors in 2023
Manchester, in England, United Kingdom, recorded 1.7 million international overnight visitors in 2023, the Office for National Statistics reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 35,563 Airbnb stays in Manchester in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 147,487
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 68%
Key facts
Manchester Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office for National Statistics puts Manchester at 1.7 million international overnight visitors in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Manchester at 35,563 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Manchester added up to 147,487 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Manchester lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Manchester in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and November, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Manchester ran unbroken from July to December in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Manchester in August were booked furthest ahead, about 69 days, against 35 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 68% of Manchester Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and the United States at 5.4% and France at 2.7% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Manchester Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 7.9%, and Manchester itself came second at 3.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Manchester 15th for Airbnb stays among the 302 towns it lists in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Manchester?
The Office for National Statistics counted 1.7 million international overnight visitors in 2023.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 millionInternational overnight visitors | Overseas residents' visits to Manchester | 2023 | Office for National Statistics |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Manchester
Manchester had 1,422 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 35,563 stays and 147,487 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.1 nights and was booked about 48 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,422
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 35,563
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 147,487
- Typical stay
- 4.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Manchester?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Manchester in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and November. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from July to December.
October 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: October, September, November, December, August, July, May, March, June, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.7% | 49 days |
| September | 9.4% | 39 days |
| November | 9.0% | 49 days |
| December | 9.0% | 52 days |
| August | 8.9% | 69 days |
| July | 8.7% | 57 days |
| May | 8.2% | 45 days |
| March | 7.8% | 38 days |
| June | 7.7% | 65 days |
| April | 7.3% | 65 days |
| February | 7.2% | 39 days |
| January | 7.0% | 35 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 Manchester Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten Manchester Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (68%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 5.4% and France at 2.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 7.9%, and Manchester itself came second at 3.4%. The figures rest on 140,953 reviews, written over many years.
68% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 68%
- From abroad 32%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Manchester
How many tourists visit Manchester?
Manchester had 1.7 million international overnight visitors in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 35,563 Airbnb stays in Manchester in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Manchester?
The busiest Airbnb month in Manchester in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then September and November. The six busiest months run from July to December.
What is the quietest month in Manchester?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Manchester in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 35 days ahead, against 69 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Manchester?
A typical Airbnb stay in Manchester lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in April to 6.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Manchester come from?
Of Manchester Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 68% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 5.4% and France at 2.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 7.9%, and Manchester itself came second at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office for National Statistics counts international overnight visitors (1.7 million in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 35,563 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: 35,563 stays at 4.15 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 140,953 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.