Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Peak District Tourism Statistics: 129,037 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 129,037 Airbnb stays in the Peak District, in England, United Kingdom, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Derbyshire Dales 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
- 485,312
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 90.4%
Key facts
Peak District 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 the Peak District at 129,037 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Peak District added up to 485,312 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Peak District lasted 3.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 66 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in the Peak District in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in the Peak District ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Peak District in July were booked furthest ahead, about 88 days, against 44 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90.4% of Peak District Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and the United States at 2.2% and Australia at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates the Peak District took 2.9% of all Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Derbyshire Dales had the most Airbnb stays of the Peak District's 5 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 52,678, ahead of High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands.
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, the Peak District accounted for 2.9% 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 the Peak District
The Peak District had 3,752 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 129,037 stays and 485,312 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.8 nights and was booked about 66 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 5 towns it tracks in the Peak District and Elsewhere in Derbyshire; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,752
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 129,037
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 485,312
- Typical stay
- 3.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 66 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Peak District?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in the Peak District 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, October, June, May, April, December, November, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.8% | 78 days |
| July | 9.6% | 88 days |
| September | 9.5% | 66 days |
| October | 9.1% | 60 days |
| June | 8.9% | 73 days |
| May | 8.9% | 75 days |
| April | 8.2% | 64 days |
| December | 8.0% | 74 days |
| November | 7.5% | 58 days |
| March | 7.1% | 48 days |
| February | 6.4% | 44 days |
| January | 6.0% | 48 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 Peak District Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Peak District Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (90.4%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 2.2% and Australia at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 8.9%, ahead of Manchester at 1.9%. The figures rest on 394,145 reviews, written over many years.
90.4% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 90.4%
- From abroad 9.6%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in the Peak District
Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands took 74% of Airbnb stays in the Peak District in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 4 of the 5 towns, led by Derbyshire Dales, and September in 1, led by Sheffield. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 6.7% in Staffordshire Moorlands to 15% in Sheffield.
| Derbyshire Dales | 52,678 |
| High Peak | 23,221 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 19,412 |
| Sheffield | 18,666 |
| North East Derbyshire | 6,352 |
| Elsewhere in Derbyshire | 8,708 |
* 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. Figures add up these 5 towns and Elsewhere in Derbyshire, homes filed under a wider area, which take no rank.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in the Peak District
How many tourists visit the Peak District?
England as a whole had 33.5 million international arrivals in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. AirROI puts the Peak District at 2.9% of Airbnb stays in England in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 129,037 Airbnb stays in the Peak District in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in the Peak District?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Peak District 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 the Peak District?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in the Peak District in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 48 days ahead, against 88 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Peak District?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Peak District lasted 3.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 66 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in October to 3.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Peak District come from?
Of Peak District Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90.4% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 2.2% and Australia at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 8.9%, ahead of Manchester at 1.9%.
What is the most booked town in the Peak District on Airbnb?
Derbyshire Dales was the most booked town in the Peak District on Airbnb, with an estimated 52,678 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands.
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 129,037 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 5 towns and Elsewhere in Derbyshire. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 394,145 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.