Tourism statisticsCity2026
Anchorage Tourism Statistics: 51,744 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 51,744 Airbnb stays in Anchorage, in Alaska, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. All of the United States had 72.4 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
- 300,521
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 91.8%
Key facts
Anchorage Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the United States at 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Anchorage at 51,744 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Anchorage added up to 300,521 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Anchorage lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 50 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Anchorage in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Anchorage ran unbroken from May to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Anchorage in July were booked furthest ahead, about 81 days, against 23 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91.8% of Anchorage Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Anchorage took 0.2% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Anchorage first for Airbnb stays among the 15 towns it lists in Alaska in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United States?
UN Tourism counted 72.4 million international tourist arrivals for all of the United States in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Anchorage accounted for 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of United States | 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 Anchorage
Anchorage had 2,088 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 51,744 stays and 300,521 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 50 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,088
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 51,744
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 300,521
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 50 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Anchorage?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Anchorage in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and July. January was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from May to September.
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, July, September, May, March, December, October, November, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.5% | 66 days |
| June | 10.8% | 74 days |
| July | 10.6% | 81 days |
| September | 8.8% | 42 days |
| May | 8.4% | 56 days |
| March | 8.4% | 34 days |
| December | 7.9% | 30 days |
| October | 7.3% | 25 days |
| November | 6.9% | 27 days |
| April | 6.8% | 36 days |
| February | 6.3% | 24 days |
| January | 6.3% | 23 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 Anchorage Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Anchorage Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (91.8%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Anchorage was the top origin city at 5.2%, ahead of Fairbanks at 4.5%. The figures rest on 197,278 reviews, written over many years.
91.8% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 91.8%
- From abroad 8.2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Anchorage
How many tourists visit Anchorage?
The United States as a whole had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Anchorage at 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 51,744 Airbnb stays in Anchorage in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Anchorage?
The busiest Airbnb month in Anchorage in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and July. The five busiest months run from May to September.
What is the quietest month in Anchorage?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Anchorage in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 23 days ahead, against 81 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Anchorage?
A typical Airbnb stay in Anchorage lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 50 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in August to 7.2 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Anchorage come from?
Of Anchorage Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91.8% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Anchorage at 5.2%, ahead of Fairbanks at 4.5%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (72.4 million in 2024 across the United States). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 51,744 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: 51,744 stays at 5.81 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 197,278 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.