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San Jose Tourism Statistics: 40,741 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 40,741 Airbnb stays in San Jose, in California, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. 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
- 357,522
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 8.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 87%
Key facts
San Jose 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 San Jose at 40,741 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in San Jose added up to 357,522 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in San Jose lasted 8.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in San Jose in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in San Jose ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in San Jose in July were booked furthest ahead, about 60 days, against 23 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 87% of San Jose Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 1.6% and China at 1.4% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates San Jose took 0.1% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks San Jose 9th 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, San Jose 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 San Jose
San Jose had 2,232 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 40,741 stays and 357,522 nights. A typical stay lasted 8.8 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,232
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 40,741
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 357,522
- Typical stay
- 8.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in San Jose?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in San Jose in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
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, June, September, July, May, October, March, December, November, January, April, February.
Month by month: rank and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.0% | 33 days |
| June | 9.9% | 54 days |
| September | 9.3% | 28 days |
| July | 9.0% | 60 days |
| May | 8.5% | 29 days |
| October | 8.0% | 26 days |
| March | 8.0% | 23 days |
| December | 7.9% | 26 days |
| November | 7.7% | 31 days |
| January | 7.5% | 25 days |
| April | 7.3% | 24 days |
| February | 6.9% | 50 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do San Jose Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten San Jose Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (87%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 1.6% and China at 1.4%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, San Jose was the top origin city at 7.8%, ahead of Los Angeles at 4.7%. The figures rest on 147,532 reviews, written over many years.
87% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 87%
- From abroad 13%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in San Jose
How many tourists visit San Jose?
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 San Jose at 0.1% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 40,741 Airbnb stays in San Jose in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in San Jose?
The busiest Airbnb month in San Jose in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in San Jose?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in San Jose in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 50 days ahead, against 60 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in San Jose?
A typical Airbnb stay in San Jose lasted 8.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights.
Where do Airbnb guests in San Jose come from?
Of San Jose Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 1.6% and China at 1.4%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was San Jose at 7.8%, ahead of Los Angeles at 4.7%.
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 40,741 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: 40,741 stays at 8.78 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 147,532 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.