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Honolulu Tourism Statistics: 155,968 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 155,968 Airbnb stays in Honolulu, in Hawaii, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was November. All of Hawaii had 9,642,991 visitors in 2025, the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,184,961
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 77%
Key facts
Honolulu Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism puts all of Hawaii at 9,642,991 visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Honolulu at 155,968 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Honolulu added up to 1,184,961 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Honolulu lasted 7.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Honolulu in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and March, with November the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Honolulu had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, December and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Honolulu in December were booked furthest ahead, about 80 days, against 52 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 77% of Honolulu Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 6.5% and Japan at 2.1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Honolulu took 24.8% of all Airbnb stays in Hawaii in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Honolulu first for Airbnb stays among the 31 towns it lists in Hawaii in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Hawaii?
The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism counted 9,642,991 visitors for all of Hawaii in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Honolulu accounted for 24.8% of Airbnb stays in Hawaii in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,642,991Visitors, all of Hawaii | Total visitor arrivals to Hawaii | 2025 | Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Honolulu
Honolulu had 5,793 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 155,968 stays and 1,184,961 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.6 nights and was booked about 62 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,793
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 155,968
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,184,961
- Typical stay
- 7.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 62 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Honolulu?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Honolulu in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and March. November was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, November 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: August, December, March, January, September, May, October, April, July, June, February, November.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 8.8% | 64 days |
| December | 8.7% | 80 days |
| March | 8.6% | 52 days |
| January | 8.5% | 62 days |
| September | 8.5% | 58 days |
| May | 8.4% | 57 days |
| October | 8.3% | 66 days |
| April | 8.3% | 57 days |
| July | 8.3% | 61 days |
| June | 8.1% | 58 days |
| February | 8.0% | 59 days |
| November | 7.5% | 62 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 Honolulu Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Honolulu Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (77%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 6.5% and Japan at 2.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Los Angeles was the top origin city at 3.4%, ahead of San Francisco at 2.6%. The figures rest on 393,856 reviews, written over many years.
77% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 77%
- From abroad 23%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Honolulu
How many tourists visit Honolulu?
Hawaii as a whole had 9,642,991 visitors in 2025, according to the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. AirROI puts Honolulu at 24.8% of Airbnb stays in Hawaii in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 155,968 Airbnb stays in Honolulu in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Honolulu?
The busiest Airbnb month in Honolulu in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then December and March.
What is the quietest month in Honolulu?
November was the quietest Airbnb month in Honolulu in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in November were booked about 62 days ahead, against 80 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Honolulu?
A typical Airbnb stay in Honolulu lasted 7.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.6 nights in September to 7.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Honolulu come from?
Of Honolulu Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 77% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 6.5% and Japan at 2.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Los Angeles at 3.4%, ahead of San Francisco at 2.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism counts visitors (9,642,991 in 2025 across Hawaii). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 155,968 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: 155,968 stays at 7.60 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 393,856 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.