Tourism statisticsCity2026
New Orleans Tourism Statistics: 19.5M Visitors in 2025
New Orleans, in Louisiana, United States, recorded 19.5 million visitors in 2025, New Orleans & Company reports. AirROI estimates 146,325 Airbnb stays in New Orleans in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 604,900
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94%
Key facts
New Orleans Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- New Orleans & Company puts New Orleans at 19.5 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in New Orleans at 146,325 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in New Orleans added up to 604,900 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in New Orleans lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in New Orleans in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by April and October, with August the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in New Orleans had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, April and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in New Orleans in February were booked furthest ahead, about 79 days, against 39 days for August, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94% of New Orleans Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.1% were the top countries abroad.
- Among New Orleans Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, New York was the top origin city at 4.4%, ahead of Houston at 2.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks New Orleans first for Airbnb stays among the 11 towns it lists in Louisiana in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit New Orleans?
New Orleans & Company counted 19.5 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5 millionVisitors | Visitors to New Orleans | 2025 | New Orleans & Company |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in New Orleans
New Orleans had 5,050 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 146,325 stays and 604,900 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.1 nights and was booked about 59 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,050
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 146,325
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 604,900
- Typical stay
- 4.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 59 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in New Orleans?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in New Orleans in the 12 months to October 2026, then April and October. August was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
March ranks first, August 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, April, October, November, May, February, December, June, September, July, January, August.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 10.5% | 52 days |
| April | 9.9% | 73 days |
| October | 9.3% | 67 days |
| November | 8.7% | 65 days |
| May | 8.6% | 57 days |
| February | 8.1% | 79 days |
| December | 8.1% | 49 days |
| June | 8.0% | 46 days |
| September | 7.5% | 47 days |
| July | 7.3% | 56 days |
| January | 7.0% | 46 days |
| August | 6.9% | 39 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 New Orleans Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten New Orleans Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 4.4%, ahead of Houston at 2.8%. The figures rest on 512,603 reviews, written over many years.
94% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94%
- From abroad 6%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in New Orleans
How many tourists visit New Orleans?
New Orleans had 19.5 million visitors in 2025, according to New Orleans & Company. AirROI estimates 146,325 Airbnb stays in New Orleans in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in New Orleans?
The busiest Airbnb month in New Orleans in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then April and October.
What is the quietest month in New Orleans?
August was the quietest Airbnb month in New Orleans in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in August were booked about 39 days ahead, against 79 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in New Orleans?
A typical Airbnb stay in New Orleans lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 4.7 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in New Orleans come from?
Of New Orleans Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 4.4%, ahead of Houston at 2.8%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. New Orleans & Company counts visitors (19.5 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 146,325 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: 146,325 stays at 4.13 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 512,603 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.