Tourism statisticsCity2026
Buffalo Tourism Statistics: 21,830 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 21,830 Airbnb stays in Buffalo, in New York, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of New York had 321.2 million visitors in 2025, Empire State Development reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 109,292
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 87%
Key facts
Buffalo Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Empire State Development puts all of New York at 321.2 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Buffalo at 21,830 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Buffalo added up to 109,292 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Buffalo lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Buffalo in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Buffalo ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Buffalo in November were booked furthest ahead, about 56 days, against 24 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 87% of Buffalo Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 6.9% and the United Kingdom at 1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Buffalo took 2.7% of all Airbnb stays in New York in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Buffalo 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 64 towns it lists in New York in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit New York?
Empire State Development counted 321.2 million visitors for all of New York in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Buffalo accounted for 2.7% of Airbnb stays in New York in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321.2 millionVisitors, all of New York | Domestic and international visitors to New York State, staying overnight or travelling over 50 miles | 2025 | Empire State Development |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Buffalo
Buffalo had 860 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 21,830 stays and 109,292 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 39 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 860
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 21,830
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 109,292
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Buffalo?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Buffalo 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 | 11.0% | 45 days |
| July | 10.3% | 55 days |
| June | 9.9% | 45 days |
| September | 9.6% | 45 days |
| October | 8.5% | 48 days |
| May | 8.2% | 44 days |
| November | 7.8% | 56 days |
| December | 7.5% | 50 days |
| March | 7.4% | 31 days |
| April | 7.3% | 33 days |
| January | 6.3% | 26 days |
| February | 6.1% | 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 Buffalo Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Buffalo Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (87%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 6.9% and the United Kingdom at 1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 6.9%, and Buffalo itself came second at 4%. The figures rest on 76,840 reviews, written over many years.
87% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 87%
- From abroad 13%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Buffalo
How many tourists visit Buffalo?
New York as a whole had 321.2 million visitors in 2025, according to Empire State Development. AirROI puts Buffalo at 2.7% of Airbnb stays in New York in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 21,830 Airbnb stays in Buffalo in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Buffalo?
The busiest Airbnb month in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Buffalo 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 56 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Buffalo?
A typical Airbnb stay in Buffalo lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 6.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Buffalo come from?
Of Buffalo Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 6.9% and the United Kingdom at 1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 6.9%, and Buffalo itself came second at 4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Empire State Development counts visitors (321.2 million in 2025 across New York). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 21,830 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: 21,830 stays at 5.01 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 76,840 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.