Tourism statisticsCity2026
Inverness Tourism Statistics: 30,550 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 30,550 Airbnb stays in Inverness, in Scotland, United Kingdom, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 122,517
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 73%
Key facts
Inverness Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- VisitScotland puts all of Scotland at 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Inverness at 30,550 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Inverness added up to 122,517 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Inverness lasted 4.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 73 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Inverness in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Inverness ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Inverness in August were booked furthest ahead, about 104 days, against 41 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 73% of Inverness Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 27% and France at 8.1%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Inverness took 4.5% of all Airbnb stays in Scotland in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Inverness 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 25 towns it lists in Scotland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Scotland?
VisitScotland counted 15,191,000 overnight visitors for all of Scotland in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Inverness accounted for 4.5% of Airbnb stays in Scotland in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,191,000Overnight visitors, all of Scotland | Domestic and international overnight tourism visits to Scotland | 2024 | VisitScotland |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Inverness
Inverness had 800 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 30,550 stays and 122,517 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.0 nights and was booked about 73 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 800
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 30,550
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 122,517
- Typical stay
- 4.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 73 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Inverness?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Inverness in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and May. 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, September, May, July, June, October, April, November, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.9% | 104 days |
| September | 11.1% | 98 days |
| May | 10.8% | 86 days |
| July | 10.6% | 95 days |
| June | 9.7% | 78 days |
| October | 8.6% | 59 days |
| April | 8.3% | 77 days |
| November | 6.3% | 46 days |
| March | 6.2% | 43 days |
| December | 5.8% | 61 days |
| February | 5.4% | 46 days |
| January | 5.1% | 41 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 Inverness Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Inverness Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 73% came from abroad, led by the United States at 27% and France at 8.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 2.4%, ahead of Glasgow at 1.3%. The figures rest on 126,306 reviews, written over many years.
73% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 73%
- From within the United Kingdom 27%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Inverness
How many tourists visit Inverness?
Scotland as a whole had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, according to VisitScotland. AirROI puts Inverness at 4.5% of Airbnb stays in Scotland in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 30,550 Airbnb stays in Inverness in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Inverness?
The busiest Airbnb month in Inverness in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and May. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Inverness?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Inverness in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 41 days ahead, against 104 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Inverness?
A typical Airbnb stay in Inverness lasted 4.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 73 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.0 nights in September to 5.2 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Inverness come from?
Of Inverness Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 73% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 27% and France at 8.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 2.4%, ahead of Glasgow at 1.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. VisitScotland counts overnight visitors (15,191,000 in 2024 across Scotland). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 30,550 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: 30,550 stays at 4.01 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 126,306 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.