Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Kauai Tourism Statistics: 1.4M Visitors in 2025
Kauai, in Hawaii, United States, recorded 1,419,943 visitors in 2025, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 108,306 Airbnb stays in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026, with Princeville the most booked town. The busiest month was March.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 581,665
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 90.5%
Key facts
Kauai Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism puts Kauai at 1,419,943 visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kauai at 108,306 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kauai added up to 581,665 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kauai lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 85 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and January, with September the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Kauai had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, July and January.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kauai ran longest in January, at 6.4 nights, against 4.0 nights in September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90.5% of Kauai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 2.4% and Germany at 1.6% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Kauai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, San Francisco was the top origin city at 3.3%, ahead of Los Angeles at 3.2%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI estimates Princeville had the most Airbnb stays of Kauai's 7 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 39,236, ahead of Poipu and Hanalei.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Kauai?
The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism counted 1,419,943 visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,419,943Visitors | Visitors to Kauai | 2025 | Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kauai
Kauai had 4,415 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 108,306 stays and 581,665 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.4 nights and was booked about 85 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 7 towns it tracks in Kauai; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,415
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 108,306
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 581,665
- Typical stay
- 5.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 85 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kauai?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and January. September was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, July, January, June, February, May, April, August, October, December, November, September.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 9.4% | 85 days |
| July | 9.1% | 86 days |
| January | 8.9% | 91 days |
| June | 8.8% | 87 days |
| February | 8.8% | 100 days |
| May | 8.7% | 81 days |
| April | 8.5% | 86 days |
| August | 8.2% | 77 days |
| October | 8.2% | 86 days |
| December | 7.8% | 92 days |
| November | 7.3% | 90 days |
| September | 6.3% | 70 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 Kauai Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Kauai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (90.5%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 2.4% and Germany at 1.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, San Francisco was the top origin city at 3.3%, ahead of Los Angeles at 3.2%. The figures rest on 240,179 reviews, written over many years.
90.5% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 90.5%
- From abroad 9.5%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Kauai
Princeville, Poipu and Hanalei took 69% of Airbnb stays in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 7 towns, led by Princeville, and March in 3, led by Poipu. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 7.6% in Poipu to 11% in Wailua.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kauai
How many tourists visit Kauai?
Kauai had 1,419,943 visitors in 2025, according to the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. AirROI estimates 108,306 Airbnb stays in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Kauai?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then July and January.
What is the quietest month in Kauai?
September was the quietest Airbnb month in Kauai in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in September were booked about 70 days ahead, against 100 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kauai?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kauai lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 85 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kauai come from?
Of Kauai Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90.5% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 2.4% and Germany at 1.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was San Francisco at 3.3%, ahead of Los Angeles at 3.2%.
What is the most booked town in Kauai on Airbnb?
Princeville was the most booked town in Kauai on Airbnb, with an estimated 39,236 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Poipu and Hanalei.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism counts visitors (1,419,943 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 108,306 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 7 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 240,179 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.