Tourism statisticsCity2026
Key West Tourism Statistics: 35,637 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 35,637 Airbnb stays in Key West, 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
- 232,645
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 91.1%
Key facts
Key West Tourism Facts
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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 Key West at 35,637 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Key West added up to 232,645 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Key West lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 87 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Key West in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and February, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Key West ran unbroken from December to May in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Key West in February were booked furthest ahead, about 109 days, against 60 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91.1% of Key West Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.1% and France at 1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Key West took 0.8% of all Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Key West 24th 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, Key West accounted for 0.8% 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 Key West
Key West had 1,261 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 35,637 stays and 232,645 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 87 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,261
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 35,637
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 232,645
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 87 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Key West?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Key West in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and February. September was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from December to May.
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, January, February, April, December, May, November, July, June, October, August, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 10.0% | 89 days |
| January | 9.7% | 96 days |
| February | 9.5% | 109 days |
| April | 9.0% | 85 days |
| December | 8.5% | 94 days |
| May | 8.4% | 68 days |
| November | 8.1% | 109 days |
| July | 8.0% | 65 days |
| June | 8.0% | 60 days |
| October | 7.5% | 101 days |
| August | 6.7% | 61 days |
| September | 6.4% | 61 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 Key West Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Key West Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (91.1%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.1% and France at 1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 2.4%, ahead of Miami at 2%. The figures rest on 74,336 reviews, written over many years.
91.1% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 91.1%
- From abroad 8.9%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Key West
How many tourists visit Key West?
Florida as a whole had 143.3 million visitors in 2025, on a preliminary estimate from the State of Florida. AirROI puts Key West at 0.8% of Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 35,637 Airbnb stays in Key West in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Key West?
The busiest Airbnb month in Key West in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then January and February. The six busiest months run from December to May.
What is the quietest month in Key West?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Key West in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and August ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 61 days ahead, against 109 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Key West?
A typical Airbnb stay in Key West lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 87 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 6.7 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Key West come from?
Of Key West Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91.1% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.1% and France at 1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 2.4%, ahead of Miami at 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 35,637 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: 35,637 stays at 6.53 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 74,336 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.