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Kansas City Tourism Statistics: 32,751 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 32,751 Airbnb stays in Kansas City, in Missouri, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January. All of Missouri had 43.2 million visitors in 2025, Missouri Division of Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 267,526
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 8.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94.5%
Key facts
Kansas City Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Missouri Division of Tourism puts all of Missouri at 43.2 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kansas City at 32,751 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kansas City added up to 267,526 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kansas City lasted 8.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Kansas City in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Kansas City had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, December and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kansas City in June were booked furthest ahead, about 69 days, against 23 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94.5% of Kansas City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Kansas City took 7.9% of all Airbnb stays in Missouri in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Kansas City 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 27 towns it lists in Missouri in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Missouri?
Missouri Division of Tourism counted 43.2 million visitors for all of Missouri in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Kansas City accounted for 7.9% of Airbnb stays in Missouri in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 millionVisitors, all of Missouri | Total visitors to Missouri | 2025 | Missouri Division of Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kansas City
Kansas City had 1,365 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 32,751 stays and 267,526 nights. A typical stay lasted 8.2 nights and was booked about 40 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,365
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 32,751
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 267,526
- Typical stay
- 8.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 40 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kansas City?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Kansas City in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and June. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October ranks first, January 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, December, June, May, March, November, September, August, July, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.5% | 46 days |
| December | 8.9% | 38 days |
| June | 8.8% | 69 days |
| May | 8.8% | 40 days |
| March | 8.7% | 31 days |
| November | 8.7% | 42 days |
| September | 8.7% | 36 days |
| August | 8.3% | 35 days |
| July | 8.0% | 53 days |
| April | 7.9% | 37 days |
| February | 6.9% | 26 days |
| January | 6.8% | 23 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Kansas City Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Kansas City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94.5%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kansas City was the top origin city at 4.6%, ahead of St. Louis at 2.8%. The figures rest on 134,828 reviews, written over many years.
94.5% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94.5%
- From abroad 5.5%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kansas City
How many tourists visit Kansas City?
Missouri as a whole had 43.2 million visitors in 2025, according to Missouri Division of Tourism. AirROI puts Kansas City at 7.9% of Airbnb stays in Missouri in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 32,751 Airbnb stays in Kansas City in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Kansas City?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kansas City in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then December and June.
What is the quietest month in Kansas City?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Kansas City in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 23 days ahead, against 69 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kansas City?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kansas City lasted 8.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kansas City come from?
Of Kansas City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94.5% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kansas City at 4.6%, ahead of St. Louis at 2.8%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Missouri Division of Tourism counts visitors (43.2 million in 2025 across Missouri). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 32,751 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: 32,751 stays at 8.17 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 134,828 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.