Tourism statisticsCity2026
Minneapolis Tourism Statistics: 41,445 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 41,445 Airbnb stays in Minneapolis, in Minnesota, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Minnesota had 82.5 million visitors in 2025, Explore Minnesota reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 230,006
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94.2%
Key facts
Minneapolis Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Explore Minnesota puts all of Minnesota at 82.5 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Minneapolis at 41,445 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Minneapolis added up to 230,006 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Minneapolis lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 38 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Minneapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Minneapolis ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Minneapolis in July were booked furthest ahead, about 62 days, against 24 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94.2% of Minneapolis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Minneapolis took 23.0% of all Airbnb stays in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Minneapolis first for Airbnb stays among the 13 towns it lists in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Minnesota?
Explore Minnesota counted 82.5 million visitors for all of Minnesota in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Minneapolis accounted for 23.0% of Airbnb stays in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82.5 millionVisitors, all of Minnesota | Total visitors to Minnesota | 2025 | Explore Minnesota |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Minneapolis
Minneapolis had 1,584 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 41,445 stays and 230,006 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 38 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,584
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 41,445
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 230,006
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 38 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Minneapolis?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Minneapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and July. 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, July, September, October, May, November, December, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.6% | 51 days |
| June | 10.2% | 50 days |
| July | 9.8% | 62 days |
| September | 9.8% | 38 days |
| October | 9.2% | 43 days |
| May | 8.5% | 39 days |
| November | 7.9% | 42 days |
| December | 7.8% | 37 days |
| March | 7.2% | 25 days |
| April | 6.8% | 35 days |
| January | 6.5% | 24 days |
| February | 5.8% | 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 Minneapolis Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Minneapolis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94.2%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Minneapolis was the top origin city at 5.9%, ahead of Chicago at 3.4%. The figures rest on 156,739 reviews, written over many years.
94.2% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94.2%
- From abroad 5.8%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Minneapolis
How many tourists visit Minneapolis?
Minnesota as a whole had 82.5 million visitors in 2025, according to Explore Minnesota. AirROI puts Minneapolis at 23.0% of Airbnb stays in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 41,445 Airbnb stays in Minneapolis in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Minneapolis?
The busiest Airbnb month in Minneapolis in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Minneapolis?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Minneapolis 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 62 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Minneapolis?
A typical Airbnb stay in Minneapolis lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 38 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 6.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Minneapolis come from?
Of Minneapolis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94.2% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Minneapolis at 5.9%, ahead of Chicago at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Explore Minnesota counts visitors (82.5 million in 2025 across Minnesota). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 41,445 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: 41,445 stays at 5.55 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 156,739 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.