Tourism statisticsCity2026
Los Angeles Tourism Statistics: 49.5M Visitors in 2025
Los Angeles, in California, United States, recorded 49.5 million visitors in 2025, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board reports. AirROI estimates 176,326 Airbnb stays in Los Angeles in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,482,015
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 8.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 80%
Key facts
Los Angeles Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board puts Los Angeles at 49.5 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Los Angeles at 176,326 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Los Angeles added up to 1,482,015 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Los Angeles lasted 8.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 35 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Los Angeles in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and March, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Los Angeles had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, September and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Los Angeles in July were booked furthest ahead, about 49 days, against 29 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 80% of Los Angeles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 2.7% and Canada at 2% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Los Angeles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Los Angeles was the top origin city at 8.2%, ahead of New York at 6.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Los Angeles 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 237 towns it lists in California in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board counted 49.5 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49.5 millionVisitors | Total domestic and international visitors | 2025 | Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Los Angeles
Los Angeles had 9,833 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 176,326 stays and 1,482,015 nights. A typical stay lasted 8.4 nights and was booked about 35 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 9,833
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 176,326
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,482,015
- Typical stay
- 8.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 35 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Los Angeles?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Los Angeles in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and March. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August 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: August, September, March, October, June, July, May, April, December, November, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.2% | 46 days |
| September | 8.7% | 37 days |
| March | 8.6% | 30 days |
| October | 8.6% | 38 days |
| June | 8.5% | 45 days |
| July | 8.4% | 49 days |
| May | 8.4% | 38 days |
| April | 8.1% | 34 days |
| December | 7.9% | 33 days |
| November | 7.9% | 42 days |
| January | 7.8% | 29 days |
| February | 7.8% | 30 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 Los Angeles Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Los Angeles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (80%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 2.7% and Canada at 2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Los Angeles was the top origin city at 8.2%, ahead of New York at 6.6%. The figures rest on 665,676 reviews, written over many years.
80% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 80%
- From abroad 20%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Los Angeles
How many tourists visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles had 49.5 million visitors in 2025, according to the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. AirROI estimates 176,326 Airbnb stays in Los Angeles in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Los Angeles?
The busiest Airbnb month in Los Angeles in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and March.
What is the quietest month in Los Angeles?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Los Angeles in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 30 days ahead, against 49 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Los Angeles?
A typical Airbnb stay in Los Angeles lasted 8.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 35 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.7 nights in September to 9.7 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Los Angeles come from?
Of Los Angeles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 2.7% and Canada at 2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Los Angeles at 8.2%, ahead of New York at 6.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board counts visitors (49.5 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 176,326 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: 176,326 stays at 8.40 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 665,676 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.