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Lake Tahoe Tourism Statistics: 156,171 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 156,171 Airbnb stays in Lake Tahoe, in California, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026, with South Lake Tahoe the most booked town. The busiest month was July. 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
- 715,536
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94.7%
Key facts
Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe at 156,171 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Lake Tahoe added up to 715,536 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Lake Tahoe lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe in July were booked furthest ahead, about 81 days, against 40 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94.7% of Lake Tahoe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Lake Tahoe took 0.6% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates South Lake Tahoe had the most Airbnb stays of Lake Tahoe's 12 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 41,654, ahead of Truckee and Tahoe City.
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, Lake Tahoe accounted for 0.6% 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 Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe had 7,143 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 156,171 stays and 715,536 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 12 towns it tracks in Lake Tahoe; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,143
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 156,171
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 715,536
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Lake Tahoe?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
July ranks first, April 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, February, September, December, March, January, October, May, November, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 12.6% | 81 days |
| August | 11.0% | 63 days |
| June | 10.0% | 62 days |
| February | 8.9% | 56 days |
| September | 8.5% | 50 days |
| December | 8.4% | 61 days |
| March | 8.1% | 46 days |
| January | 7.9% | 48 days |
| October | 6.6% | 40 days |
| May | 6.5% | 42 days |
| November | 5.9% | 47 days |
| April | 5.7% | 40 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 Lake Tahoe Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Lake Tahoe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94.7%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, San Francisco was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of San Jose at 4.3%. The figures rest on 469,024 reviews, written over many years.
94.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94.7%
- From abroad 5.3%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Tahoe City took 57% of Airbnb stays in Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in all 12 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 3.2% in Truckee to 7.8% in Zephyr Cove.
| South Lake Tahoe | 41,654 |
| Truckee | 31,033 |
| Tahoe City | 16,967 |
| Incline Village | 13,138 |
| Kings Beach | 12,800 |
| Carnelian Bay | 9,032 |
| Kingsbury | 8,081 |
| Tahoe Vista | 6,411 |
| Meyers | 4,828 |
| Zephyr Cove | 4,452 |
| Tahoma | 4,140 |
| Homewood | 3,635 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Lake Tahoe
How many tourists visit Lake Tahoe?
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 Lake Tahoe at 0.6% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 156,171 Airbnb stays in Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Lake Tahoe?
The busiest Airbnb month in Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and June.
What is the quietest month in Lake Tahoe?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 40 days ahead, against 81 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Lake Tahoe?
A typical Airbnb stay in Lake Tahoe lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 4.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Lake Tahoe come from?
Of Lake Tahoe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was San Francisco at 12%, ahead of San Jose at 4.3%.
What is the most booked town in Lake Tahoe on Airbnb?
South Lake Tahoe was the most booked town in Lake Tahoe on Airbnb, with an estimated 41,654 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Truckee and Tahoe City.
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 156,171 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 12 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 469,024 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.