Tourism statisticsCity2026
Des Moines Tourism Statistics: 15,570 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 15,570 Airbnb stays in Des Moines, in Iowa, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Iowa had 46.3 million visitors in 2025, the Iowa Tourism Office reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 88,290
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.7%
Key facts
Des Moines Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Iowa Tourism Office puts all of Iowa at 46.3 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Des Moines at 15,570 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Des Moines added up to 88,290 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Des Moines lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Des Moines in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Des Moines ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Des Moines in August were booked furthest ahead, about 64 days, against 22 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.7% of Des Moines Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Des Moines took 18.9% of all Airbnb stays in Iowa in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Des Moines first for Airbnb stays among the 12 towns it lists in Iowa in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Iowa?
The Iowa Tourism Office counted 46.3 million visitors for all of Iowa in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Des Moines accounted for 18.9% of Airbnb stays in Iowa in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 millionVisitors, all of Iowa | Total visitors to Iowa | 2025 | Iowa Tourism Office |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Des Moines
Des Moines had 624 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 15,570 stays and 88,290 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 39 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 624
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 15,570
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 88,290
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Des Moines?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Des Moines in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, February 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, June, September, July, May, October, November, December, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.9% | 64 days |
| June | 10.1% | 42 days |
| September | 9.5% | 30 days |
| July | 8.9% | 57 days |
| May | 8.8% | 47 days |
| October | 8.4% | 35 days |
| November | 8.0% | 29 days |
| December | 7.7% | 28 days |
| March | 7.5% | 28 days |
| April | 6.9% | 45 days |
| January | 6.9% | 22 days |
| February | 6.3% | 30 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 Des Moines Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Des Moines Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.7%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Des Moines was the top origin city at 3.1%, ahead of Minneapolis at 2.8%. The figures rest on 51,011 reviews, written over many years.
97.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 97.7%
- From abroad 2.3%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Des Moines
How many tourists visit Des Moines?
Iowa as a whole had 46.3 million visitors in 2025, according to the Iowa Tourism Office. AirROI puts Des Moines at 18.9% of Airbnb stays in Iowa in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 15,570 Airbnb stays in Des Moines in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Des Moines?
The busiest Airbnb month in Des Moines in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Des Moines?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Des Moines in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 30 days ahead, against 64 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Des Moines?
A typical Airbnb stay in Des Moines lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in October to 5.9 nights in March.
Where do Airbnb guests in Des Moines come from?
Of Des Moines Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Des Moines at 3.1%, ahead of Minneapolis at 2.8%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Iowa Tourism Office counts visitors (46.3 million in 2025 across Iowa). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 15,570 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: 15,570 stays at 5.67 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 51,011 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.