Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Fife Tourism Statistics: 4.4M Visitors in 2024
Fife, in Scotland, United Kingdom, recorded 4.4 million visitors in 2024, the Fife Council reports. AirROI estimates 30,191 Airbnb stays in Fife in the 12 months to October 2026, with St Andrews the most booked town. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 132,347
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 42%
Key facts
Fife Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Fife Council puts Fife at 4.4 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Fife at 30,191 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Fife added up to 132,347 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Fife lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 78 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Fife in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Fife ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Fife in July were booked furthest ahead, about 102 days, against 46 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 42% of Fife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and Canada at 3%.
- Among Fife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Edinburgh was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of Glasgow at 5.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates St Andrews had the most Airbnb stays of Fife's 7 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 9,949, ahead of Elie and Earlsferry and Crail.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Fife?
The Fife Council counted 4.4 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 millionVisitors | Staying and leisure day visitors to Fife | 2024 | Fife Council |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Fife
Fife had 1,153 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 30,191 stays and 132,347 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.4 nights and was booked about 78 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 7 towns it tracks in Fife and Elsewhere in Fife; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,153
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 30,191
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 132,347
- Typical stay
- 4.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 78 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Fife?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Fife 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, May, June, October, April, March, December, November, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.0% | 101 days |
| July | 11.1% | 102 days |
| September | 10.8% | 87 days |
| May | 9.8% | 89 days |
| June | 9.7% | 92 days |
| October | 8.9% | 68 days |
| April | 8.6% | 73 days |
| March | 6.6% | 52 days |
| December | 6.5% | 71 days |
| November | 6.2% | 62 days |
| February | 5.4% | 46 days |
| January | 4.4% | 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 Fife Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Fife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 42% came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and Canada at 3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Edinburgh was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of Glasgow at 5.8%. The figures rest on 68,480 reviews, written over many years.
42% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 42%
- From within the United Kingdom 58%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Fife
St Andrews, Elie and Earlsferry and Crail took 51% of Airbnb stays in Fife in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 7 towns, led by Elie and Earlsferry, and September in 1, led by St Andrews. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 11% in Elie and Earlsferry to 57% in St Andrews.
| St Andrews | 9,949 |
| Elie and Earlsferry | 2,723 |
| Crail | 2,604 |
| Pittenweem | 2,220 |
| Dunfermline | 2,014 |
| Cellardyke | 1,763 |
| Anstruther | 1,637 |
| Elsewhere in Fife | 7,281 |
* 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 7 towns and Elsewhere in Fife, homes filed under a wider area, which take no rank.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Fife
How many tourists visit Fife?
Fife had 4.4 million visitors in 2024, according to the Fife Council. AirROI estimates 30,191 Airbnb stays in Fife in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Fife?
The busiest Airbnb month in Fife 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 Fife?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Fife 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 102 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Fife?
A typical Airbnb stay in Fife lasted 4.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 78 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in October to 5.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Fife come from?
Of Fife Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 42% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 21% and Canada at 3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Edinburgh at 6.1%, ahead of Glasgow at 5.8%.
What is the most booked town in Fife on Airbnb?
St Andrews was the most booked town in Fife on Airbnb, with an estimated 9,949 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Elie and Earlsferry and Crail.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Fife Council counts visitors (4.4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 30,191 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 7 towns and Elsewhere in Fife. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 68,480 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.