Tourism statisticsState2026
North Dakota Tourism Statistics: 25.6M Visitors in 2025
North Dakota recorded 25.6 million visitors in 2025, the North Dakota Department of Commerce reports. AirROI estimates 18,221 Airbnb stays in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026, with Fargo the most booked town. The busiest month was June.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 106,734
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94.9%
Key facts
North Dakota Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The North Dakota Department of Commerce puts North Dakota at 25.6 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in North Dakota at 18,221 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in North Dakota added up to 106,734 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in North Dakota lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 44 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in North Dakota ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in North Dakota in July were booked furthest ahead, about 65 days, against 24 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94.9% of North Dakota Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 2.9% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI ranks North Dakota 51st for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Fargo had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026, at 7,097, ahead of Bismarck.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit North Dakota?
The North Dakota Department of Commerce counted 25.6 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6 millionVisitors | Total visitors to North Dakota | 2025 | North Dakota Department of Commerce |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in North Dakota
North Dakota had 795 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 18,221 stays and 106,734 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.9 nights and was booked about 44 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 12 towns it tracks in North Dakota; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 795
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 18,221
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 106,734
- Typical stay
- 5.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in North Dakota?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
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, July, September, August, October, May, November, December, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 10.2% | 50 days |
| July | 10.2% | 65 days |
| September | 9.9% | 42 days |
| August | 9.9% | 49 days |
| October | 9.2% | 45 days |
| May | 8.5% | 51 days |
| November | 8.0% | 39 days |
| December | 7.6% | 34 days |
| March | 6.9% | 26 days |
| April | 6.9% | 35 days |
| January | 6.6% | 24 days |
| February | 6.1% | 26 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 North Dakota Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten North Dakota Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94.9%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 2.9%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Minneapolis was the top origin city at 4.4%, ahead of Bismarck at 2.2%. The figures rest on 50,944 reviews, written over many years.
94.9% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94.9%
- From abroad 5.1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in North Dakota
June is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Fargo, and July in 1, led by Bismarck. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 2.9% in Bismarck to 5.8% in Fargo.
* 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. Lists the 2 of North Dakota's 12 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 North Dakota
How many tourists visit North Dakota?
North Dakota had 25.6 million visitors in 2025, according to the North Dakota Department of Commerce. AirROI estimates 18,221 Airbnb stays in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in North Dakota?
The busiest Airbnb month in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in North Dakota?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in North Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 26 days ahead, against 65 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in North Dakota?
A typical Airbnb stay in North Dakota lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 44 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 5.1 nights in May to 6.2 nights in March.
Where do Airbnb guests in North Dakota come from?
Of North Dakota Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94.9% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 2.9%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Minneapolis at 4.4%, ahead of Bismarck at 2.2%.
What is the most booked town in North Dakota on Airbnb?
Fargo was the most booked town in North Dakota on Airbnb, with an estimated 7,097 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Bismarck.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The North Dakota Department of Commerce counts visitors (25.6 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 18,221 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 12 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 50,944 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.