Tourism statisticsCity2026
Washington Tourism Statistics: 27.2M Visitors in 2025
Washington, in the District of Columbia, United States, recorded 27.2 million visitors in 2025, Destination DC reports. AirROI estimates 129,535 Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was May, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 669,982
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- May
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 86%
Key facts
Washington Tourism Facts
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Official
- Destination DC puts Washington at 27.2 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Washington at 129,535 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Washington added up to 669,982 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Washington lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks May the busiest Airbnb month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Washington had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were May, June and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Washington in July were booked furthest ahead, about 71 days, against 27 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Washington ran longest in June, at 5.7 nights, against 3.9 nights in September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 86% of Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.8% and Canada at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, New York was the top origin city at 5.8%, and Washington itself came second at 4.3%, AirROI estimates.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Washington?
Destination DC counted 27.2 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.2 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Washington, DC | 2025 | Destination DC |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Washington
Washington had 4,785 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 129,535 stays and 669,982 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,785
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 129,535
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 669,982
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Washington?
On Airbnb, May was the busiest month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and October. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
May 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: May, June, October, September, March, April, August, July, November, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| May | 9.7% | 50 days |
| June | 9.6% | 51 days |
| October | 9.4% | 47 days |
| September | 9.3% | 35 days |
| March | 9.1% | 37 days |
| April | 9.0% | 40 days |
| August | 8.5% | 42 days |
| July | 8.2% | 71 days |
| November | 7.6% | 43 days |
| December | 7.2% | 30 days |
| January | 6.3% | 28 days |
| February | 6.2% | 27 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 Washington Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (86%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.8% and Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 5.8%, and Washington itself came second at 4.3%. The figures rest on 502,602 reviews, written over many years.
86% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 86%
- From abroad 14%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Washington
How many tourists visit Washington?
Washington had 27.2 million visitors in 2025, according to Destination DC. AirROI estimates 129,535 Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Washington?
The busiest Airbnb month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026 was May, then June and October.
What is the quietest month in Washington?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 27 days ahead, against 71 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Washington?
A typical Airbnb stay in Washington lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 5.7 nights in June.
Where do Airbnb guests in Washington come from?
Of Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 86% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.8% and Canada at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 5.8%, and Washington itself came second at 4.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Destination DC counts visitors (27.2 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 129,535 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: 129,535 stays at 5.17 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 502,602 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.