Tourism statisticsCity2026
Joshua Tree Tourism Statistics: 52,719 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 52,719 Airbnb stays in Joshua Tree, in California, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was September. 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
- 167,397
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 89%
Key facts
Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree at 52,719 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Joshua Tree added up to 167,397 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Joshua Tree lasted 3.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 37 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Joshua Tree in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by April and December, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Joshua Tree ran unbroken from November to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Joshua Tree in April were booked furthest ahead, about 50 days, against 30 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 89% of Joshua Tree Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 2% and Canada at 1.5% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Joshua Tree took 0.2% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Joshua Tree 7th 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, Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree had 1,197 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 52,719 stays and 167,397 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.2 nights and was booked about 37 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,197
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 52,719
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 167,397
- Typical stay
- 3.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 37 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Joshua Tree?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Joshua Tree in the 12 months to October 2026, then April and December. September was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from November to April.
March ranks first, September 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: March, April, December, November, February, January, October, May, August, June, July, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 11.1% | 37 days |
| April | 9.6% | 50 days |
| December | 8.9% | 40 days |
| November | 8.7% | 42 days |
| February | 8.3% | 33 days |
| January | 8.2% | 30 days |
| October | 8.2% | 43 days |
| May | 8.0% | 36 days |
| August | 7.4% | 36 days |
| June | 7.4% | 31 days |
| July | 7.2% | 38 days |
| September | 7.1% | 33 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 Joshua Tree Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Joshua Tree Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (89%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 2% and Canada at 1.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Los Angeles was the top origin city at 16%, ahead of San Diego at 5.3%. The figures rest on 246,381 reviews, written over many years.
89% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 89%
- From abroad 11%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Joshua Tree
How many tourists visit Joshua Tree?
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 Joshua Tree at 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 52,719 Airbnb stays in Joshua Tree in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Joshua Tree?
The busiest Airbnb month in Joshua Tree in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then April and December. The six busiest months run from November to April.
What is the quietest month in Joshua Tree?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Joshua Tree in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and July ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 33 days ahead, against 50 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Joshua Tree?
A typical Airbnb stay in Joshua Tree lasted 3.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 37 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.3 nights in September to 3.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Joshua Tree come from?
Of Joshua Tree Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 89% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 2% and Canada at 1.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Los Angeles at 16%, ahead of San Diego at 5.3%.
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 52,719 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: 52,719 stays at 3.18 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 246,381 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.