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Kansas Tourism Statistics: 39M Visitors in 2025
Kansas recorded 39 million visitors in 2025, Kansas Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 74,246 Airbnb stays in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026, with Wichita the most booked town. The busiest month was June.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 391,589
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.3%
Key facts
Kansas Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Kansas Tourism puts Kansas at 39 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kansas at 74,246 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kansas added up to 391,589 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kansas lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Kansas ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kansas in May were booked furthest ahead, about 56 days, against 21 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.3% of Kansas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI ranks Kansas 47th for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Wichita had the most Airbnb stays of the 8 towns it lists in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026, at 13,221, ahead of Overland Park and Manhattan.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Kansas?
Kansas Tourism counted 39 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Kansas | 2025 | Kansas Tourism / Tourism Economics |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kansas
Kansas had 2,970 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 74,246 stays and 391,589 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 42 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 28 towns it tracks in Kansas; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,970
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 74,246
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 391,589
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kansas?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and October. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
June 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: June, September, October, May, August, July, November, December, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 9.6% | 48 days |
| September | 9.5% | 46 days |
| October | 9.2% | 51 days |
| May | 8.9% | 56 days |
| August | 8.8% | 33 days |
| July | 8.7% | 45 days |
| November | 8.5% | 44 days |
| December | 8.5% | 32 days |
| March | 8.1% | 26 days |
| April | 7.4% | 39 days |
| January | 6.4% | 21 days |
| February | 6.3% | 24 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 Kansas Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Kansas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.3%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Wichita was the top origin city at 4%, ahead of Kansas City at 3.6%. The figures rest on 245,276 reviews, written over many years.
97.3% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 97.3%
- From abroad 2.7%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Kansas
Wichita, Overland Park and Manhattan took 45% of Airbnb stays in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026. September is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 8 towns, led by Wichita, and August in 3, led by Manhattan. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 1.5% in Manhattan to 4.9% in Overland Park.
| Wichita | 13,221 |
| Overland Park | 10,445 |
| Manhattan | 9,410 |
| Lawrence | 8,995 |
| Hutchinson | 3,284 |
| Topeka | 3,255 |
| Olathe | 2,971 |
| Emporia | 1,778 |
* 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. Lists the 8 of Kansas' 28 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kansas
How many tourists visit Kansas?
Kansas had 39 million visitors in 2025, according to Kansas Tourism. AirROI estimates 74,246 Airbnb stays in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Kansas?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then September and October. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Kansas?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Kansas in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 24 days ahead, against 56 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kansas?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kansas lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 42 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in September to 5.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kansas come from?
Of Kansas Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.3% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Wichita at 4%, ahead of Kansas City at 3.6%.
What is the most booked town in Kansas on Airbnb?
Wichita was the most booked town in Kansas on Airbnb, with an estimated 13,221 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Overland Park and Manhattan.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Kansas Tourism counts visitors (39 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 74,246 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 28 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 245,276 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.