Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Crested Butte Tourism Statistics: 20,975 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 20,975 Airbnb stays in Crested Butte, in Colorado, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Mount Crested Butte the most booked town. The busiest month was July. 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
- 99,139
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte at 20,975 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Crested Butte added up to 99,139 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Crested Butte lasted 4.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 74 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Crested Butte in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and August, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Crested Butte had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were July, March and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Crested Butte in July were booked furthest ahead, about 92 days, against 32 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Crested Butte Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Crested Butte took 2.1% of all Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Mount Crested Butte had the most Airbnb stays of Crested Butte's 2 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 11,859, ahead of Crested Butte.
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, Crested Butte accounted for 2.1% 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 Crested Butte
Crested Butte had 945 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 20,975 stays and 99,139 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.7 nights and was booked about 74 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 2 towns it tracks in Crested Butte; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 945
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 20,975
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 99,139
- Typical stay
- 4.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 74 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Crested Butte?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Crested Butte in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and August. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, March, August, June, September, February, January, December, October, May, November, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 13.7% | 92 days |
| March | 10.4% | 82 days |
| August | 9.8% | 77 days |
| June | 9.8% | 68 days |
| September | 9.6% | 64 days |
| February | 9.2% | 88 days |
| January | 8.1% | 75 days |
| December | 7.3% | 87 days |
| October | 6.4% | 43 days |
| May | 5.8% | 32 days |
| November | 5.4% | 47 days |
| April | 4.4% | 43 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 Crested Butte Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Crested Butte Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (98%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Denver was the top origin city at 19%, ahead of Colorado Springs at 4.2%. The figures rest on 47,407 reviews, written over many years.
98% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 98%
- From abroad 2%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Crested Butte
July is the busiest Airbnb month in all 2 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 1.8% in Crested Butte to 2.1% in Mount Crested Butte.
| Mount Crested Butte | 11,859 |
| Crested Butte | 9,116 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Crested Butte
How many tourists visit Crested Butte?
Colorado as a whole had 96.8 million visitors in 2025, according to Colorado Governor Jared Polis. AirROI puts Crested Butte at 2.1% of Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 20,975 Airbnb stays in Crested Butte in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Crested Butte?
The busiest Airbnb month in Crested Butte in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then March and August.
What is the quietest month in Crested Butte?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Crested Butte in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 43 days ahead, against 92 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Crested Butte?
A typical Airbnb stay in Crested Butte lasted 4.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 74 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 5.6 nights in November.
Where do Airbnb guests in Crested Butte come from?
Of Crested Butte Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Denver at 19%, ahead of Colorado Springs at 4.2%.
What is the most booked town in Crested Butte on Airbnb?
Mount Crested Butte was the most booked town in Crested Butte on Airbnb, with an estimated 11,859 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Crested Butte.
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 20,975 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 2 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 47,407 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.