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Indianapolis Tourism Statistics: 72,115 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 72,115 Airbnb stays in Indianapolis, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was June, and the quietest was January. All of Indiana had 83 million visitors in 2024, Indiana Destination Development Corporation reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 399,440
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.4%
Key facts
Indianapolis Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Indiana Destination Development Corporation puts all of Indiana at 83 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Indianapolis at 72,115 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Indianapolis added up to 399,440 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Indianapolis lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 47 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Indianapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and October, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Indianapolis had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were June, September and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Indianapolis in July were booked furthest ahead, about 81 days, against 21 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.4% of Indianapolis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Indianapolis took 29.4% of all Airbnb stays in Indiana in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Indianapolis first for Airbnb stays among the 20 towns it lists in Indiana in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Indiana?
Indiana Destination Development Corporation counted 83 million visitors for all of Indiana in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Indianapolis accounted for 29.4% of Airbnb stays in Indiana in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 millionVisitors, all of Indiana | Visitors who traveled to Indiana | 2024 | indiana destination development corporation |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Indianapolis
Indianapolis had 3,004 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 72,115 stays and 399,440 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 47 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,004
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 72,115
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 399,440
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 47 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Indianapolis?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Indianapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and October. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
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, September, October, July, May, March, August, December, November, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 9.8% | 45 days |
| September | 9.2% | 33 days |
| October | 9.1% | 40 days |
| July | 8.9% | 81 days |
| May | 8.8% | 74 days |
| March | 8.3% | 28 days |
| August | 8.3% | 43 days |
| December | 8.2% | 30 days |
| November | 8.0% | 44 days |
| April | 7.9% | 59 days |
| February | 6.9% | 21 days |
| January | 6.7% | 28 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Indianapolis Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Indianapolis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.4%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Indianapolis was the top origin city at 5.4%, ahead of Chicago at 3.5%. The figures rest on 227,157 reviews, written over many years.
96.4% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.4%
- From abroad 3.6%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Indianapolis
How many tourists visit Indianapolis?
Indiana as a whole had 83 million visitors in 2024, according to Indiana Destination Development Corporation. AirROI puts Indianapolis at 29.4% of Airbnb stays in Indiana in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 72,115 Airbnb stays in Indianapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Indianapolis?
The busiest Airbnb month in Indianapolis in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then September and October.
What is the quietest month in Indianapolis?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Indianapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 28 days ahead, against 81 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Indianapolis?
A typical Airbnb stay in Indianapolis lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 47 days ahead.
Where do Airbnb guests in Indianapolis come from?
Of Indianapolis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.4% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Indianapolis at 5.4%, ahead of Chicago at 3.5%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Indiana Destination Development Corporation counts visitors (83 million in 2024 across Indiana). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 72,115 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: 72,115 stays at 5.54 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 227,157 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.