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Cape Cod Tourism Statistics: 100,415 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 100,415 Airbnb stays in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Provincetown the most booked town. The busiest month was August. All of Massachusetts had 51.9 million visitors in 2025, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 562,029
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94.6%
Key facts
Cape Cod Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development puts all of Massachusetts at 51.9 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cape Cod at 100,415 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cape Cod added up to 562,029 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cape Cod lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 84 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Cape Cod in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Cape Cod ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cape Cod in July were booked furthest ahead, about 119 days, against 31 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94.6% of Cape Cod Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.6% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Cape Cod took 25.4% of all Airbnb stays in Massachusetts in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Provincetown had the most Airbnb stays of Cape Cod's 15 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 15,243, ahead of Barnstable and Dennis.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development counted 51.9 million visitors for all of Massachusetts in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Cape Cod accounted for 25.4% of Airbnb stays in Massachusetts in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51.9 millionVisitors, all of Massachusetts | Domestic and international day and overnight visitors | 2025 | Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development / Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cape Cod
Cape Cod had 5,878 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 100,415 stays and 562,029 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 84 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 15 towns it tracks in Cape Cod; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,878
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 100,415
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 562,029
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 84 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cape Cod?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Cape Cod in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and June. 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, July, June, September, October, May, April, November, December, March, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 15.7% | 114 days |
| July | 15.0% | 119 days |
| June | 11.0% | 89 days |
| September | 10.8% | 79 days |
| October | 7.7% | 72 days |
| May | 7.7% | 67 days |
| April | 6.1% | 51 days |
| November | 6.0% | 57 days |
| December | 5.6% | 47 days |
| March | 5.0% | 31 days |
| January | 4.8% | 46 days |
| February | 4.6% | 36 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 Cape Cod Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Cape Cod Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94.6%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Boston was the top origin city at 8.6%, ahead of New York at 7.7%. The figures rest on 301,850 reviews, written over many years.
94.6% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94.6%
- From abroad 5.4%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Cape Cod
Provincetown, Barnstable and Dennis took 36% of Airbnb stays in Cape Cod in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 13 of the 15 towns, led by Provincetown, and July in 2, led by Barnstable. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 3.9% in Wellfleet to 7.5% in Chatham.
| Provincetown | 15,243 |
| Barnstable | 10,685 |
| Dennis | 10,527 |
| Falmouth | 10,171 |
| Yarmouth | 10,145 |
| Chatham | 7,138 |
| Harwich | 5,732 |
| Eastham | 5,418 |
| Brewster | 4,471 |
| Wellfleet | 4,118 |
| Sandwich | 4,043 |
| Truro | 3,867 |
| Mashpee | 3,231 |
| Bourne | 2,874 |
| Orleans | 2,752 |
* 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. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cape Cod
How many tourists visit Cape Cod?
Massachusetts as a whole had 51.9 million visitors in 2025, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development. AirROI puts Cape Cod at 25.4% of Airbnb stays in Massachusetts in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 100,415 Airbnb stays in Cape Cod in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Cape Cod?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cape Cod in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Cape Cod?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Cape Cod in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 36 days ahead, against 119 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cape Cod?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cape Cod lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 84 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in October to 7.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cape Cod come from?
Of Cape Cod Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94.6% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Boston at 8.6%, ahead of New York at 7.7%.
What is the most booked town in Cape Cod on Airbnb?
Provincetown was the most booked town in Cape Cod on Airbnb, with an estimated 15,243 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Barnstable and Dennis.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development counts visitors (51.9 million in 2025 across Massachusetts). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 100,415 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 15 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 301,850 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.