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South Lake Tahoe Tourism Statistics: 41,654 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 41,654 Airbnb stays in South Lake Tahoe, in California, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, and the quietest was April. 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
- 201,142
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 93.7%
Key facts
South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe at 41,654 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in South Lake Tahoe added up to 201,142 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in South Lake Tahoe lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in South Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in South Lake Tahoe ran unbroken from June to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in South Lake Tahoe in July were booked furthest ahead, about 80 days, against 38 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93.7% of South Lake Tahoe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates South Lake Tahoe took 0.2% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks South Lake Tahoe 8th 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, South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe had 1,876 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 41,654 stays and 201,142 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,876
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 41,654
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 201,142
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in South Lake Tahoe?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in South Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. April was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from June to September.
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, September, February, December, March, January, October, May, November, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 12.2% | 80 days |
| August | 11.1% | 63 days |
| June | 10.2% | 60 days |
| September | 8.9% | 52 days |
| February | 8.5% | 53 days |
| December | 8.1% | 56 days |
| March | 7.8% | 45 days |
| January | 7.7% | 45 days |
| October | 7.0% | 41 days |
| May | 6.7% | 41 days |
| November | 6.2% | 52 days |
| April | 5.7% | 38 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 South Lake Tahoe Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten South Lake Tahoe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (93.7%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, San Francisco was the top origin city at 8.2%, ahead of San Jose at 4.6%. The figures rest on 136,823 reviews, written over many years.
93.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 93.7%
- From abroad 6.3%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in South Lake Tahoe
How many tourists visit South 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 South Lake Tahoe at 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 41,654 Airbnb stays in South Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in South Lake Tahoe?
The busiest Airbnb month in South Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and June. The four busiest months run from June to September.
What is the quietest month in South Lake Tahoe?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in South Lake Tahoe in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 38 days ahead, against 80 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in South Lake Tahoe?
A typical Airbnb stay in South Lake Tahoe lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.0 nights in September to 4.9 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in South Lake Tahoe come from?
Of South Lake Tahoe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was San Francisco at 8.2%, ahead of San Jose at 4.6%.
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 41,654 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: 41,654 stays at 4.83 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 136,823 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.