Tourism statisticsCity2026
York Tourism Statistics: 8.9M Visitors in 2025
York, in England, United Kingdom, recorded 8.9 million visitors in 2025, Make It York reports. AirROI estimates 61,723 Airbnb stays in York in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 193,857
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 73%
Key facts
York Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Make It York puts York at 8.9 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in York at 61,723 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in York added up to 193,857 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in York lasted 3.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in York in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in York had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, September and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in York in August were booked furthest ahead, about 80 days, against 43 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 73% of York Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and the United States at 8.8% and Australia at 3.8% were the top countries abroad.
- Among York Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 6.8%, ahead of Manchester at 1.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks York 4th for Airbnb stays among the 302 towns it lists in England in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit York?
Make It York counted 8.9 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 millionVisitors | Day and overnight visitors to York | 2025 | Make It York |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in York
York had 1,551 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 61,723 stays and 193,857 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.1 nights and was booked about 62 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,551
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 61,723
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 193,857
- Typical stay
- 3.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 62 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in York?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in York in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, September, July, December, October, May, November, June, April, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.3% | 80 days |
| September | 9.7% | 67 days |
| July | 9.4% | 79 days |
| December | 9.4% | 75 days |
| October | 9.2% | 69 days |
| May | 8.7% | 69 days |
| November | 8.4% | 77 days |
| June | 8.2% | 67 days |
| April | 7.7% | 57 days |
| March | 6.7% | 47 days |
| February | 6.5% | 45 days |
| January | 5.7% | 43 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 York Airbnb Guests Come From?
About seven in ten York Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (73%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 8.8% and Australia at 3.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 6.8%, ahead of Manchester at 1.4%. The figures rest on 196,558 reviews, written over many years.
73% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 73%
- From abroad 27%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in York
How many tourists visit York?
York had 8.9 million visitors in 2025, according to Make It York. AirROI estimates 61,723 Airbnb stays in York in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in York?
The busiest Airbnb month in York in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July.
What is the quietest month in York?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in York in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 43 days ahead, against 80 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in York?
A typical Airbnb stay in York lasted 3.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.6 nights in October to 3.3 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in York come from?
Of York Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 73% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 8.8% and Australia at 3.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 6.8%, ahead of Manchester at 1.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Make It York counts visitors (8.9 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 61,723 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: 61,723 stays at 3.14 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 196,558 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.