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Tampa Tourism Statistics: 116,287 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 116,287 Airbnb stays in Tampa, 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
- 642,735
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 91.7%
Key facts
Tampa 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 Tampa at 116,287 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tampa added up to 642,735 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Tampa lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 34 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Tampa in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and December, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Tampa ran unbroken from December to May in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tampa in April were booked furthest ahead, about 44 days, against 27 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91.7% of Tampa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 1.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Tampa took 2.8% of all Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Tampa 6th 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, Tampa accounted for 2.8% 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 Tampa
Tampa had 4,601 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 116,287 stays and 642,735 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 34 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,601
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 116,287
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 642,735
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 34 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Tampa?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Tampa in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and December. 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, February, December, April, January, May, June, August, July, October, November, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 10.6% | 36 days |
| February | 8.8% | 37 days |
| December | 8.7% | 31 days |
| April | 8.5% | 44 days |
| January | 8.3% | 36 days |
| May | 8.2% | 33 days |
| June | 8.2% | 27 days |
| August | 8.1% | 31 days |
| July | 8.1% | 36 days |
| October | 7.7% | 30 days |
| November | 7.5% | 37 days |
| September | 7.2% | 29 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 Tampa Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Tampa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (91.7%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 1.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Tampa was the top origin city at 5.6%, ahead of Orlando at 3%. The figures rest on 369,582 reviews, written over many years.
91.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 91.7%
- From abroad 8.3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Tampa
How many tourists visit Tampa?
Florida as a whole had 143.3 million visitors in 2025, on a preliminary estimate from the State of Florida. AirROI puts Tampa at 2.8% of Airbnb stays in Florida in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 116,287 Airbnb stays in Tampa in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Tampa?
The busiest Airbnb month in Tampa in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then February and December. The six busiest months run from December to May.
What is the quietest month in Tampa?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Tampa in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 29 days ahead, against 44 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Tampa?
A typical Airbnb stay in Tampa lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 34 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in April to 5.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Tampa come from?
Of Tampa Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 1.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Tampa at 5.6%, ahead of Orlando at 3%.
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 116,287 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: 116,287 stays at 5.53 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 369,582 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.