Tourism statisticsCity2026
Vail Tourism Statistics: 22,260 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 22,260 Airbnb stays in Vail, in Colorado, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was February, and the quietest was April. 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
- 108,344
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- February
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 91.6%
Key facts
Vail 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 Vail at 22,260 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Vail added up to 108,344 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Vail lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 77 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks February the busiest Airbnb month in Vail in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Vail had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were February, March and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Vail in March were booked furthest ahead, about 104 days, against 37 days for May, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91.6% of Vail Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Mexico at 3.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Vail took 2.2% of all Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Vail 9th 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, Vail accounted for 2.2% 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 Vail
Vail had 1,553 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 22,260 stays and 108,344 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 77 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,553
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 22,260
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 108,344
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 77 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Vail?
On Airbnb, February was the busiest month in Vail in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and July. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
February 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: February, March, July, January, December, August, June, September, May, October, November, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| February | 11.2% | 102 days |
| March | 11.0% | 104 days |
| July | 10.3% | 69 days |
| January | 10.3% | 91 days |
| December | 9.2% | 90 days |
| August | 8.5% | 70 days |
| June | 8.1% | 54 days |
| September | 7.4% | 61 days |
| May | 6.4% | 37 days |
| October | 6.2% | 48 days |
| November | 6.2% | 60 days |
| April | 5.2% | 82 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 Vail Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Vail Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (91.6%), and the top countries abroad were Mexico at 3.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Denver was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of New York at 3.2%. The figures rest on 46,927 reviews, written over many years.
91.6% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 91.6%
- From abroad 8.4%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Vail
How many tourists visit Vail?
Colorado as a whole had 96.8 million visitors in 2025, according to Colorado Governor Jared Polis. AirROI puts Vail at 2.2% of Airbnb stays in Colorado in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 22,260 Airbnb stays in Vail in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Vail?
The busiest Airbnb month in Vail in the 12 months to October 2026 was February, then March and July.
What is the quietest month in Vail?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Vail in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 82 days ahead, against 104 days for March.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Vail?
A typical Airbnb stay in Vail lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 77 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.1 nights in September to 5.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Vail come from?
Of Vail Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91.6% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Mexico at 3.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Denver at 12%, ahead of New York at 3.2%.
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 22,260 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: 22,260 stays at 4.87 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 46,927 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.