Tourism statisticsCity2026
Columbus Tourism Statistics: 64,212 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 64,212 Airbnb stays in Columbus, in Ohio, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was February. All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 342,715
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.2%
Key facts
Columbus Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the United States at 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Columbus at 64,212 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Columbus added up to 342,715 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Columbus lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Columbus in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Columbus ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Columbus in May were booked furthest ahead, about 67 days, against 21 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.2% of Columbus 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 estimates Columbus took 0.2% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Columbus first for Airbnb stays among the 24 towns it lists in Ohio in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United States?
UN Tourism counted 72.4 million international tourist arrivals for all of the United States in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Columbus accounted for 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of United States | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Columbus
Columbus had 2,489 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 64,212 stays and 342,715 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 43 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,489
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 64,212
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 342,715
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 43 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Columbus?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Columbus in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September 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: September, August, June, July, May, October, December, March, November, January, April, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 9.9% | 53 days |
| August | 9.7% | 33 days |
| June | 8.9% | 52 days |
| July | 8.8% | 44 days |
| May | 8.7% | 67 days |
| October | 8.6% | 49 days |
| December | 8.2% | 27 days |
| March | 8.0% | 33 days |
| November | 7.8% | 39 days |
| January | 7.5% | 26 days |
| April | 7.1% | 41 days |
| February | 6.9% | 21 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 Columbus Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Columbus Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.2%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Columbus was the top origin city at 6.5%, ahead of Cincinnati at 3.4%. The figures rest on 220,159 reviews, written over many years.
96.2% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.2%
- From abroad 3.8%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Columbus
How many tourists visit Columbus?
The United States as a whole had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Columbus at 0.2% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 64,212 Airbnb stays in Columbus in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Columbus?
The busiest Airbnb month in Columbus in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Columbus?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Columbus in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and April ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 21 days ahead, against 67 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Columbus?
A typical Airbnb stay in Columbus lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.5 nights in September to 6.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Columbus come from?
Of Columbus Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.2% 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 Columbus at 6.5%, ahead of Cincinnati at 3.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (72.4 million in 2024 across the United States). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 64,212 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: 64,212 stays at 5.34 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 220,159 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.