Tourism statisticsCity2026
Boston Tourism Statistics: 38.7M Visitors in 2025
Boston, in Massachusetts, United States, recorded 38.7 million domestic visitors across Greater Boston in 2025, Meet Boston reports. AirROI estimates 77,004 Airbnb stays in Boston in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 539,081
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 80%
Key facts
Boston Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Meet Boston puts Boston at 38.7 million domestic visitors across Greater Boston in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Boston at 77,004 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Boston added up to 539,081 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Boston lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Boston in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and August, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Boston ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Boston in April were booked furthest ahead, about 82 days, against 26 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 80% of Boston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 3.7% and Canada at 2.8% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Boston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, New York was the top origin city at 4.9%, and Boston itself came second at 3.3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Boston first for Airbnb stays among the 46 towns it lists in Massachusetts in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Boston?
Meet Boston counted 38.7 million domestic visitors across Greater Boston in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.7 millionDomestic visitors, Greater Boston | Domestic visitors to Boston in 2025 | 2025 | Meet Boston |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Boston
Boston had 2,772 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 77,004 stays and 539,081 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.0 nights and was booked about 53 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,772
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 77,004
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 539,081
- Typical stay
- 7.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Boston?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Boston in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and August. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
October 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: October, September, August, June, May, July, November, March, April, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 10.4% | 61 days |
| September | 10.2% | 50 days |
| August | 9.5% | 49 days |
| June | 9.4% | 76 days |
| May | 8.8% | 57 days |
| July | 8.5% | 57 days |
| November | 8.0% | 44 days |
| March | 7.8% | 39 days |
| April | 7.4% | 82 days |
| December | 7.1% | 32 days |
| January | 6.6% | 26 days |
| February | 6.4% | 27 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 Boston Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten Boston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (80%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.7% and Canada at 2.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 4.9%, and Boston itself came second at 3.3%. The figures rest on 263,637 reviews, written over many years.
80% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 80%
- From abroad 20%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Boston
How many tourists visit Boston?
Boston had 38.7 million domestic visitors across Greater Boston in 2025, according to Meet Boston. AirROI estimates 77,004 Airbnb stays in Boston in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Boston?
The busiest Airbnb month in Boston in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then September and August. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Boston?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Boston in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 27 days ahead, against 82 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Boston?
A typical Airbnb stay in Boston lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 7.0 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Boston come from?
Of Boston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 3.7% and Canada at 2.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 4.9%, and Boston itself came second at 3.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Meet Boston counts domestic visitors across Greater Boston (38.7 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 77,004 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: 77,004 stays at 7.00 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 263,637 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.