Tourism statisticsCity2026
Carlsbad Tourism Statistics: 16,743 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 16,743 Airbnb stays in Carlsbad, in California, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, and the quietest was December. 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
- 135,547
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 8.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 95.5%
Key facts
Carlsbad Tourism Facts
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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 Carlsbad at 16,743 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Carlsbad added up to 135,547 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Carlsbad lasted 8.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Carlsbad in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with December the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Carlsbad had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were July, August and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Carlsbad in July were booked furthest ahead, about 96 days, against 45 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 95.5% of Carlsbad Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Carlsbad took 0.1% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Carlsbad 33rd for Airbnb stays among the 237 towns it lists in California 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, Carlsbad accounted for 0.1% 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 Carlsbad
Carlsbad had 649 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 16,743 stays and 135,547 nights. A typical stay lasted 8.1 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 649
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 16,743
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 135,547
- Typical stay
- 8.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Carlsbad?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Carlsbad in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. December was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
July ranks first, December 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, August, June, March, September, May, October, April, February, January, November, December.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 10.8% | 96 days |
| August | 10.1% | 76 days |
| June | 10.0% | 74 days |
| March | 8.9% | 46 days |
| September | 8.6% | 60 days |
| May | 8.6% | 52 days |
| October | 7.9% | 58 days |
| April | 7.6% | 45 days |
| February | 7.1% | 54 days |
| January | 7.0% | 58 days |
| November | 6.8% | 63 days |
| December | 6.6% | 56 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 Carlsbad Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Carlsbad Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (95.5%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Phoenix was the top origin city at 4.8%, ahead of San Diego at 4%. The figures rest on 45,433 reviews, written over many years.
95.5% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 95.5%
- From abroad 4.5%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Carlsbad
How many tourists visit Carlsbad?
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 Carlsbad at 0.1% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 16,743 Airbnb stays in Carlsbad in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Carlsbad?
The busiest Airbnb month in Carlsbad in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and June.
What is the quietest month in Carlsbad?
December was the quietest Airbnb month in Carlsbad in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in December were booked about 56 days ahead, against 96 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Carlsbad?
A typical Airbnb stay in Carlsbad lasted 8.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.9 nights in September to 8.8 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Carlsbad come from?
Of Carlsbad Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 95.5% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Phoenix at 4.8%, ahead of San Diego at 4%.
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 16,743 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: 16,743 stays at 8.10 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 45,433 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.