Tourism statisticsCity2026
Fort Lauderdale Tourism Statistics: 97,572 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 97,572 Airbnb stays in Fort Lauderdale, in Florida, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was September. All of Florida had 143.3 million visitors in 2025, a preliminary estimate from the State of Florida.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 560,907
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 81%
Key facts
Fort Lauderdale Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The State of Florida puts all of Florida at 143.3 million visitors in 2025, a preliminary estimate.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Fort Lauderdale at 97,572 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Fort Lauderdale added up to 560,907 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Fort Lauderdale lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 41 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Fort Lauderdale in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Fort Lauderdale ran unbroken from December to April in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Fort Lauderdale in February were booked furthest ahead, about 55 days, against 24 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 81% of Fort Lauderdale Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 4.3% and Brazil at 1.3% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Fort Lauderdale took 2.3% of all Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Fort Lauderdale 9th for Airbnb stays among the 213 towns it lists in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Florida?
The State of Florida counted 143.3 million visitors for all of Florida in 2025, a preliminary estimate. On AirROI's estimates, Fort Lauderdale accounted for 2.3% of Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143.3 millionVisitors, all of Florida | Domestic and international visitors, preliminary estimate | 2025 | State of Florida |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale had 3,878 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 97,572 stays and 560,907 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 41 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,878
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 97,572
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 560,907
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 41 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Fort Lauderdale?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Fort Lauderdale in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and January. September was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from December to April.
March ranks first, September 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: March, February, January, December, April, June, May, August, November, July, October, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 11.0% | 44 days |
| February | 9.5% | 55 days |
| January | 8.9% | 44 days |
| December | 8.5% | 43 days |
| April | 8.4% | 47 days |
| June | 8.3% | 43 days |
| May | 8.0% | 35 days |
| August | 7.8% | 34 days |
| November | 7.7% | 42 days |
| July | 7.6% | 42 days |
| October | 7.5% | 39 days |
| September | 7.0% | 24 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 Fort Lauderdale Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Fort Lauderdale Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (81%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 4.3% and Brazil at 1.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 4.9%, and Fort Lauderdale itself came second at 3.2%. The figures rest on 285,092 reviews, written over many years.
81% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 81%
- From abroad 19%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Fort Lauderdale
How many tourists visit Fort Lauderdale?
Florida as a whole had 143.3 million visitors in 2025, on a preliminary estimate from the State of Florida. AirROI puts Fort Lauderdale at 2.3% of Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 97,572 Airbnb stays in Fort Lauderdale in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Fort Lauderdale?
The busiest Airbnb month in Fort Lauderdale in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and January. The five busiest months run from December to April.
What is the quietest month in Fort Lauderdale?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Fort Lauderdale in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 24 days ahead, against 55 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical Airbnb stay in Fort Lauderdale lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 41 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Fort Lauderdale come from?
Of Fort Lauderdale Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 4.3% and Brazil at 1.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 4.9%, and Fort Lauderdale itself came second at 3.2%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The State of Florida counts visitors (143.3 million in 2025 across Florida). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 97,572 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above. 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: 97,572 stays at 5.75 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 285,092 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.