Tourism statisticsCity2026
Cardiff Tourism Statistics: 18.7M Visitors in 2025
Cardiff, in Wales, United Kingdom, recorded 18.7 million visitors in 2025, Visit Cardiff reports. AirROI estimates 41,876 Airbnb stays in Cardiff in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 168,036
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United Kingdom, among guests who left a review
- 75%
Key facts
Cardiff Tourism Facts
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Official
- Visit Cardiff puts Cardiff at 18.7 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cardiff at 41,876 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cardiff added up to 168,036 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cardiff lasted 4.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Cardiff in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and August, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Cardiff ran unbroken from June to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cardiff in June were booked furthest ahead, about 94 days, against 32 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 75% of Cardiff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom, and the United States at 4.8% and France at 4.2% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Cardiff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 7.3%, and Cardiff itself came second at 2.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cardiff first for Airbnb stays among the 27 towns it lists in Wales in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Cardiff?
Visit Cardiff counted 18.7 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.7 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Cardiff | 2025 | Visit Cardiff |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cardiff
Cardiff had 1,675 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 41,876 stays and 168,036 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.0 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,675
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 41,876
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 168,036
- Typical stay
- 4.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cardiff?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Cardiff in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and August. February was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from June to September.
July ranks first, February 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: July, September, August, June, December, October, May, November, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 9.6% | 67 days |
| September | 9.5% | 35 days |
| August | 9.3% | 51 days |
| June | 8.7% | 94 days |
| December | 8.7% | 37 days |
| October | 8.7% | 66 days |
| May | 8.2% | 45 days |
| November | 8.2% | 59 days |
| March | 7.6% | 48 days |
| April | 7.5% | 41 days |
| January | 7.0% | 32 days |
| February | 7.0% | 65 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 Cardiff Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Cardiff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United Kingdom (75%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 4.8% and France at 4.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 7.3%, and Cardiff itself came second at 2.6%. The figures rest on 124,989 reviews, written over many years.
75% from within the United Kingdom
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United Kingdom 75%
- From abroad 25%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cardiff
How many tourists visit Cardiff?
Cardiff had 18.7 million visitors in 2025, according to Visit Cardiff. AirROI estimates 41,876 Airbnb stays in Cardiff in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Cardiff?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cardiff in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then September and August. The four busiest months run from June to September.
What is the quietest month in Cardiff?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Cardiff in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 65 days ahead, against 94 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cardiff?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cardiff lasted 4.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.9 nights in June to 5.1 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cardiff come from?
Of Cardiff Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 75% were from within the United Kingdom, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 4.8% and France at 4.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 7.3%, and Cardiff itself came second at 2.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Visit Cardiff counts visitors (18.7 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 41,876 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: 41,876 stays at 4.01 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 124,989 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.