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Palm Springs Tourism Statistics: 67,078 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 67,078 Airbnb stays in Palm Springs, 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
- 474,977
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 92.6%
Key facts
Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs at 67,078 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Palm Springs added up to 474,977 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Palm Springs lasted 7.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 72 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Palm Springs in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and April, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Palm Springs ran unbroken from January to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Palm Springs in April were booked furthest ahead, about 107 days, against 38 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 92.6% of Palm Springs Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 3.2% and the United Kingdom at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Palm Springs took 0.2% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Palm Springs 5th 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, Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs
Palm Springs had 3,506 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 67,078 stays and 474,977 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.1 nights and was booked about 72 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,506
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 67,078
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 474,977
- Typical stay
- 7.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 72 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Palm Springs?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Palm Springs in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and April. September was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from January 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, February, April, January, November, May, December, October, June, July, August, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 13.0% | 88 days |
| February | 10.4% | 102 days |
| April | 10.0% | 107 days |
| January | 8.8% | 75 days |
| November | 8.3% | 79 days |
| May | 7.9% | 50 days |
| December | 7.9% | 72 days |
| October | 7.3% | 68 days |
| June | 7.1% | 38 days |
| July | 6.7% | 40 days |
| August | 6.4% | 45 days |
| September | 6.2% | 44 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 Palm Springs Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Palm Springs Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (92.6%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 3.2% and the United Kingdom at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Los Angeles was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of San Diego at 4.3%. The figures rest on 193,245 reviews, written over many years.
92.6% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 92.6%
- From abroad 7.4%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Palm Springs
How many tourists visit Palm Springs?
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 Palm Springs at 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 67,078 Airbnb stays in Palm Springs in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Palm Springs?
The busiest Airbnb month in Palm Springs in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and April. The four busiest months run from January to April.
What is the quietest month in Palm Springs?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Palm Springs in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and August ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 44 days ahead, against 107 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Palm Springs?
A typical Airbnb stay in Palm Springs lasted 7.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 72 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 9.9 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Palm Springs come from?
Of Palm Springs Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 92.6% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 3.2% and the United Kingdom at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Los Angeles at 12%, ahead of San Diego at 4.3%.
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 67,078 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: 67,078 stays at 7.08 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 193,245 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.