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North Cornwall Tourism Statistics: 30,595 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 30,595 Airbnb stays in North Cornwall, in England, United Kingdom, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Padstow the most booked town. The busiest month was August. 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
- 166,489
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 85%
Key facts
North Cornwall 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 North Cornwall at 30,595 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in North Cornwall added up to 166,489 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in North Cornwall lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 83 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in North Cornwall in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in North Cornwall ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in North Cornwall in August were booked furthest ahead, about 119 days, against 44 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 85% of North Cornwall Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and Germany at 2.9% and the United States at 2.6% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates North Cornwall took 0.7% of all Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Padstow had the most Airbnb stays of North Cornwall's 15 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 5,310, ahead of St. Merryn and Port Isaac.
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, North Cornwall accounted for 0.7% 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 North Cornwall
North Cornwall had 1,607 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 30,595 stays and 166,489 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.4 nights and was booked about 83 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 15 towns it tracks in North Cornwall; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,607
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 30,595
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 166,489
- Typical stay
- 5.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 83 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in North Cornwall?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in North Cornwall in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August 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: August, July, September, June, May, October, April, December, March, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 13.8% | 119 days |
| July | 12.1% | 108 days |
| September | 10.3% | 78 days |
| June | 10.2% | 89 days |
| May | 9.1% | 95 days |
| October | 8.1% | 74 days |
| April | 7.3% | 73 days |
| December | 6.3% | 85 days |
| March | 6.2% | 53 days |
| November | 6.1% | 60 days |
| February | 5.7% | 57 days |
| January | 4.7% | 44 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 North Cornwall Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten North Cornwall Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (85%), and the top countries abroad were Germany at 2.9% and the United States at 2.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 8.2%, ahead of Bristol at 3.1%. The figures rest on 92,950 reviews, written over many years.
85% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 85%
- From abroad 15%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in North Cornwall
Padstow, St. Merryn and Port Isaac took 39% of Airbnb stays in North Cornwall in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 13 of the 15 towns, led by St. Merryn, and July in 1, led by Padstow. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 5.8% in Polzeath to 24% in Port Isaac.
| Padstow | 5,310 |
| St. Merryn | 3,637 |
| Port Isaac | 3,057 |
| Bude | 2,956 |
| Tintagel | 2,685 |
| Boscastle | 1,736 |
| Bodmin | 1,638 |
| Wadebridge | 1,417 |
| Stratton | 1,404 |
| Widemouth Bay | 1,305 |
| Kilkhampton | 1,194 |
| Rock | 1,147 |
| Camelford | 1,142 |
| Marhamchurch | 1,032 |
| Polzeath | 935 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. UK is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in North Cornwall
How many tourists visit North Cornwall?
England as a whole had 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. AirROI puts North Cornwall at 0.7% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 30,595 Airbnb stays in North Cornwall in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in North Cornwall?
The busiest Airbnb month in North Cornwall 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 North Cornwall?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in North Cornwall in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 44 days ahead, against 119 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in North Cornwall?
A typical Airbnb stay in North Cornwall lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 83 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in December to 6.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in North Cornwall come from?
Of North Cornwall Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Germany at 2.9% and the United States at 2.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 8.2%, ahead of Bristol at 3.1%.
What is the most booked town in North Cornwall on Airbnb?
Padstow was the most booked town in North Cornwall on Airbnb, with an estimated 5,310 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of St. Merryn and Port Isaac.
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 30,595 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 15 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 92,950 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.