Tourism statisticsCity2026
Philadelphia Tourism Statistics: 26.6M Visitors in 2024
Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania, United States, recorded 26.6 million visitors in 2024, Visit Philadelphia reports. AirROI estimates 108,975 Airbnb stays in Philadelphia in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 570,746
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 90.4%
Key facts
Philadelphia Tourism Facts
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Official
- Visit Philadelphia puts Philadelphia at 26.6 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Philadelphia at 108,975 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Philadelphia added up to 570,746 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Philadelphia lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Philadelphia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by May and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Philadelphia had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, May and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Philadelphia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 66 days, against 21 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90.4% of Philadelphia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.3% and Canada at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Philadelphia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Philadelphia was the top origin city at 9.6%, ahead of New York at 9.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Philadelphia first for Airbnb stays among the 28 towns it lists in Pennsylvania in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Philadelphia?
Visit Philadelphia counted 26.6 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.6 millionVisitors | Visitors to the City of Philadelphia | 2024 | Visit Philadelphia |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Philadelphia
Philadelphia had 4,591 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 108,975 stays and 570,746 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.2 nights and was booked about 39 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,591
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 108,975
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 570,746
- Typical stay
- 5.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Philadelphia?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Philadelphia in the 12 months to October 2026, then May and September. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October 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: October, May, September, June, March, August, December, November, April, July, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.3% | 35 days |
| May | 9.3% | 48 days |
| September | 9.2% | 31 days |
| June | 9.1% | 59 days |
| March | 8.5% | 27 days |
| August | 8.4% | 36 days |
| December | 8.4% | 26 days |
| November | 8.3% | 58 days |
| April | 7.9% | 35 days |
| July | 7.8% | 66 days |
| January | 7.1% | 22 days |
| February | 6.8% | 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 Philadelphia Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Philadelphia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (90.4%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.3% and Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Philadelphia was the top origin city at 9.6%, ahead of New York at 9.4%. The figures rest on 396,859 reviews, written over many years.
90.4% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 90.4%
- From abroad 9.6%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Philadelphia
How many tourists visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia had 26.6 million visitors in 2024, according to Visit Philadelphia. AirROI estimates 108,975 Airbnb stays in Philadelphia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Philadelphia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Philadelphia in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then May and September.
What is the quietest month in Philadelphia?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Philadelphia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 21 days ahead, against 66 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Philadelphia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Philadelphia lasted 5.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 39 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in September to 5.6 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Philadelphia come from?
Of Philadelphia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90.4% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.3% and Canada at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Philadelphia at 9.6%, ahead of New York at 9.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Visit Philadelphia counts visitors (26.6 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 108,975 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: 108,975 stays at 5.24 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 396,859 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.