Tourism statisticsCity2026
Boulder Tourism Statistics: 19,148 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 19,148 Airbnb stays in Boulder, in Colorado, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January. All of Colorado had 96.8 million visitors in 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 138,299
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 93.8%
Key facts
Boulder Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis puts all of Colorado at 96.8 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Boulder at 19,148 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Boulder added up to 138,299 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Boulder lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Boulder in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Boulder ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Boulder in April were booked furthest ahead, about 89 days, against 40 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93.8% of Boulder Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.3% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Boulder took 1.9% of all Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Boulder 10th for Airbnb stays among the 83 towns it lists in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Colorado?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis counted 96.8 million visitors for all of Colorado in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Boulder accounted for 1.9% of Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.8 millionVisitors, all of Colorado | Total visitation to Colorado | 2025 | Colorado Governor Jared Polis |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Boulder
Boulder had 893 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 19,148 stays and 138,299 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.2 nights and was booked about 61 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 893
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 19,148
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 138,299
- Typical stay
- 7.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Boulder?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Boulder in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and June. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January 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, July, June, September, October, May, November, December, March, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.8% | 70 days |
| July | 10.6% | 69 days |
| June | 10.1% | 61 days |
| September | 10.0% | 62 days |
| October | 9.5% | 64 days |
| May | 8.6% | 71 days |
| November | 7.4% | 54 days |
| December | 7.2% | 45 days |
| March | 7.1% | 40 days |
| April | 7.0% | 89 days |
| February | 6.0% | 43 days |
| January | 6.0% | 41 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 Boulder Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Boulder Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (93.8%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 3.3%, ahead of Denver at 3.1%. The figures rest on 82,505 reviews, written over many years.
93.8% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 93.8%
- From abroad 6.2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Boulder
How many tourists visit Boulder?
Colorado as a whole had 96.8 million visitors in 2025, according to Colorado Governor Jared Polis. AirROI puts Boulder at 1.9% of Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 19,148 Airbnb stays in Boulder in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Boulder?
The busiest Airbnb month in Boulder in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Boulder?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Boulder in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 41 days ahead, against 89 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Boulder?
A typical Airbnb stay in Boulder lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 61 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.5 nights in September to 8.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Boulder come from?
Of Boulder Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93.8% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 3.3%, ahead of Denver at 3.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Colorado Governor Jared Polis counts visitors (96.8 million in 2025 across Colorado). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 19,148 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: 19,148 stays at 7.22 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 82,505 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.