Tourism statisticsCity2026
Belfast Tourism Statistics: 53,370 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 53,370 Airbnb stays in Belfast, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. All of the United Kingdom had 38.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 198,709
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 56%
Key facts
Belfast Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the United Kingdom at 38.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Belfast at 53,370 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Belfast added up to 198,709 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Belfast lasted 3.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 60 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Belfast in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Belfast ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Belfast in August were booked furthest ahead, about 106 days, against 35 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 56% of Belfast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 15% and Ireland at 11%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Belfast took 0.9% of all Airbnb stays in the United Kingdom in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Belfast 7th for Airbnb stays among the 364 towns it lists in the United Kingdom in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United Kingdom?
UN Tourism counted 38.2 million international tourist arrivals for all of the United Kingdom in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Belfast accounted for 0.9% of Airbnb stays in the United Kingdom in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.2 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of United Kingdom | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Belfast
Belfast had 1,575 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 53,370 stays and 198,709 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.7 nights and was booked about 60 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,575
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 53,370
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 198,709
- Typical stay
- 3.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 60 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Belfast?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Belfast in the 12 months to October 2026, then June 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, June, September, May, October, July, April, December, March, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.9% | 106 days |
| June | 9.9% | 74 days |
| September | 9.9% | 58 days |
| May | 9.4% | 64 days |
| October | 8.8% | 57 days |
| July | 8.7% | 74 days |
| April | 8.1% | 51 days |
| December | 8.0% | 47 days |
| March | 7.9% | 48 days |
| November | 7.1% | 62 days |
| February | 6.7% | 36 days |
| January | 5.6% | 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 Belfast Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Belfast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 56% came from abroad, led by the United States at 15% and Ireland at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 4.6%, ahead of Dublin at 3.4%. The figures rest on 166,571 reviews, written over many years.
56% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 56%
- From within the United Kingdom 44%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Belfast
How many tourists visit Belfast?
The United Kingdom as a whole had 38.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Belfast at 0.9% of Airbnb stays in the United Kingdom in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 53,370 Airbnb stays in Belfast in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Belfast?
The busiest Airbnb month in Belfast in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Belfast?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Belfast 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 106 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Belfast?
A typical Airbnb stay in Belfast lasted 3.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 60 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.0 nights in August to 3.8 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Belfast come from?
Of Belfast Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 56% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 15% and Ireland at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 4.6%, ahead of Dublin at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (38.2 million in 2024 across the United Kingdom). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 53,370 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: 53,370 stays at 3.72 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 166,571 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.