Tourism statisticsCity2026
St. Louis Tourism Statistics: 54,561 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 54,561 Airbnb stays in St. Louis, in Missouri, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was June, and the quietest was February. 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
- 284,750
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.7%
Key facts
St. Louis 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 St. Louis at 54,561 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in St. Louis added up to 284,750 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in St. Louis lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in St. Louis in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and July, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in St. Louis had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were June, March and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in St. Louis in May were booked furthest ahead, about 45 days, against 26 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.7% of St. Louis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates St. Louis took 13.1% of all Airbnb stays in Missouri in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks St. Louis 2nd 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, St. Louis accounted for 13.1% 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 St. Louis
St. Louis had 1,974 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 54,561 stays and 284,750 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,974
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 54,561
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 284,750
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in St. Louis?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in St. Louis in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and July. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
June 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: June, March, July, October, May, September, November, August, December, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 9.8% | 37 days |
| March | 9.0% | 32 days |
| July | 8.9% | 44 days |
| October | 8.8% | 38 days |
| May | 8.8% | 45 days |
| September | 8.8% | 36 days |
| November | 8.7% | 39 days |
| August | 8.4% | 37 days |
| December | 8.1% | 38 days |
| April | 7.9% | 36 days |
| January | 6.5% | 26 days |
| February | 6.2% | 28 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 St. Louis Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all St. Louis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.7%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, St. Louis was the top origin city at 5.3%, ahead of Chicago at 3.5%. The figures rest on 208,519 reviews, written over many years.
96.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.7%
- From abroad 3.3%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in St. Louis
How many tourists visit St. Louis?
Missouri as a whole had 43.2 million visitors in 2025, according to Missouri Division of Tourism. AirROI puts St. Louis at 13.1% of Airbnb stays in Missouri in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 54,561 Airbnb stays in St. Louis in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in St. Louis?
The busiest Airbnb month in St. Louis in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then March and July.
What is the quietest month in St. Louis?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in St. Louis in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 28 days ahead, against 45 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in St. Louis?
A typical Airbnb stay in St. Louis lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 5.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in St. Louis come from?
Of St. Louis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was St. Louis at 5.3%, ahead of Chicago at 3.5%.
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 54,561 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: 54,561 stays at 5.22 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 208,519 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.