Tourism statisticsCity2026
Panama City Beach Tourism Statistics: 206,733 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 206,733 Airbnb stays in Panama City Beach, in Florida, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was June, and the quietest was January. 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
- 1,100,966
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach at 206,733 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Panama City Beach added up to 1,100,966 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Panama City Beach lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 63 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Panama City Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Panama City Beach ran unbroken from May to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Panama City Beach in February were booked furthest ahead, about 80 days, against 50 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of Panama City Beach Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Panama City Beach took 4.9% of all Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Panama City Beach 4th 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, Panama City Beach accounted for 4.9% 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 Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach had 10,441 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 206,733 stays and 1,100,966 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 63 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 10,441
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 206,733
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,100,966
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 63 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Panama City Beach?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Panama City Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and May. January was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from May to September.
June ranks first, January 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: June, July, May, August, September, March, April, October, February, November, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 13.2% | 68 days |
| July | 12.3% | 64 days |
| May | 10.0% | 63 days |
| August | 9.0% | 58 days |
| September | 8.4% | 55 days |
| March | 8.3% | 50 days |
| April | 8.0% | 56 days |
| October | 7.9% | 67 days |
| February | 7.5% | 80 days |
| November | 5.4% | 57 days |
| December | 5.1% | 50 days |
| January | 5.0% | 59 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 Panama City Beach Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Panama City Beach Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (98%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Atlanta was the top origin city at 4.6%, ahead of Nashville at 1.8%. The figures rest on 403,868 reviews, written over many years.
98% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 98%
- From abroad 2%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Panama City Beach
How many tourists visit Panama City Beach?
Florida as a whole had 143.3 million visitors in 2025, on a preliminary estimate from the State of Florida. AirROI puts Panama City Beach at 4.9% of Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 206,733 Airbnb stays in Panama City Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Panama City Beach?
The busiest Airbnb month in Panama City Beach in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then July and May. The five busiest months run from May to September.
What is the quietest month in Panama City Beach?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Panama City Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 59 days ahead, against 80 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Panama City Beach?
A typical Airbnb stay in Panama City Beach lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 63 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 11.1 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Panama City Beach come from?
Of Panama City Beach Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Atlanta at 4.6%, ahead of Nashville at 1.8%.
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 206,733 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: 206,733 stays at 5.33 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 403,868 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.