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Connecticut Tourism Statistics: 72.2M Visitors in 2025
Connecticut recorded 72.2 million visitors in 2025, the Office of Governor Ned Lamont reports. AirROI estimates 19,616 Airbnb stays in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026, with Stamford the most booked town. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 111,524
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 93.9%
Key facts
Connecticut Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office of Governor Ned Lamont puts Connecticut at 72.2 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Connecticut at 19,616 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Connecticut added up to 111,524 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Connecticut lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Connecticut ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Connecticut in July were booked furthest ahead, about 58 days, against 22 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93.9% of Connecticut Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI ranks Connecticut 50th for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Stamford had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,486, ahead of Norwich and Norwalk.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Connecticut?
The Office of Governor Ned Lamont counted 72.2 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.2 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Connecticut | 2025 | Office of Governor Ned Lamont / Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Connecticut
Connecticut had 906 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 19,616 stays and 111,524 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 39 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 12 towns it tracks in Connecticut; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 906
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 19,616
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 111,524
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Connecticut?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and July. 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, July, September, October, May, December, November, April, March, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.7% | 48 days |
| June | 10.3% | 46 days |
| July | 10.3% | 58 days |
| September | 9.6% | 37 days |
| October | 8.8% | 40 days |
| May | 8.4% | 43 days |
| December | 7.9% | 30 days |
| November | 7.6% | 41 days |
| April | 7.0% | 36 days |
| March | 6.9% | 25 days |
| January | 6.5% | 22 days |
| February | 5.9% | 23 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 Connecticut Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Connecticut Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (93.9%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Boston at 2.3%. The figures rest on 66,596 reviews, written over many years.
93.9% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 93.9%
- From abroad 6.1%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Connecticut
Stamford, Norwich and Norwalk took 53% of Airbnb stays in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026. June is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 3 towns, led by Stamford, and July in 1, led by Norwich. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 1.8% in Norwich to 8.5% in Stamford.
* 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, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 3 of Connecticut's 12 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Connecticut
How many tourists visit Connecticut?
Connecticut had 72.2 million visitors in 2025, according to the Office of Governor Ned Lamont. AirROI estimates 19,616 Airbnb stays in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Connecticut?
The busiest Airbnb month in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Connecticut?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Connecticut in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 23 days ahead, against 58 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Connecticut?
A typical Airbnb stay in Connecticut lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Connecticut come from?
Of Connecticut Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93.9% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 13%, ahead of Boston at 2.3%.
What is the most booked town in Connecticut on Airbnb?
Stamford was the most booked town in Connecticut on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,486 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Norwich and Norwalk.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office of Governor Ned Lamont counts visitors (72.2 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 19,616 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 12 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 66,596 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.