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Minnesota Tourism Statistics: 82.5M Visitors in 2025
Minnesota recorded 82.5 million visitors in 2025, Explore Minnesota reports. AirROI estimates 180,159 Airbnb stays in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026, with Minneapolis the most booked town. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 902,574
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.3%
Key facts
Minnesota Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Explore Minnesota puts Minnesota at 82.5 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Minnesota at 180,159 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Minnesota added up to 902,574 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Minnesota lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Minnesota ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Minnesota in July were booked furthest ahead, about 81 days, against 28 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.3% of Minnesota Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI ranks Minnesota 38th for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Minneapolis had the most Airbnb stays of the 13 towns it lists in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026, at 41,445, ahead of Saint Paul and Duluth.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Minnesota?
Explore Minnesota counted 82.5 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82.5 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Minnesota | 2025 | Explore Minnesota |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Minnesota
Minnesota had 6,966 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 180,159 stays and 902,574 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 86 towns it tracks in Minnesota; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 6,966
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 180,159
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 902,574
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Minnesota?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Minnesota 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, November, December, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.1% | 68 days |
| July | 11.0% | 81 days |
| June | 10.3% | 67 days |
| September | 9.7% | 51 days |
| October | 8.9% | 52 days |
| May | 8.4% | 51 days |
| November | 7.5% | 45 days |
| December | 7.4% | 40 days |
| March | 6.9% | 28 days |
| April | 6.5% | 41 days |
| January | 6.4% | 33 days |
| February | 5.9% | 32 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 Minnesota Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Minnesota Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.3%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Minneapolis was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Saint Paul at 3.7%. The figures rest on 530,331 reviews, written over many years.
96.3% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.3%
- From abroad 3.7%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Minnesota
Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Duluth took 40% of Airbnb stays in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 13 towns, led by Lutsen, and August in 5, led by Minneapolis. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from under 1% in Park Rapids to 5.8% in Minneapolis.
| Minneapolis | 41,445 |
| Saint Paul | 16,307 |
| Duluth | 14,408 |
| Rochester | 10,170 |
| Lutsen | 5,816 |
| Two Harbors | 4,869 |
| West Cook | 3,689 |
| Crosby | 3,130 |
| Alexandria | 2,765 |
| Crosslake | 2,699 |
| Nisswa | 2,648 |
| Brainerd | 2,637 |
| Park Rapids | 1,486 |
* 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 13 of Minnesota's 86 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 Minnesota
How many tourists visit Minnesota?
Minnesota had 82.5 million visitors in 2025, according to Explore Minnesota. AirROI estimates 180,159 Airbnb stays in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Minnesota?
The busiest Airbnb month in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Minnesota in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 32 days ahead, against 81 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Minnesota?
A typical Airbnb stay in Minnesota lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 5.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Minnesota come from?
Of Minnesota Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.3% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Minneapolis at 11%, ahead of Saint Paul at 3.7%.
What is the most booked town in Minnesota on Airbnb?
Minneapolis was the most booked town in Minnesota on Airbnb, with an estimated 41,445 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Saint Paul and Duluth.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Explore Minnesota counts visitors (82.5 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 180,159 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 86 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 530,331 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.