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Providence Tourism Statistics: 26,452 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 26,452 Airbnb stays in Providence, in Rhode Island, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Rhode Island had 29.4 million visitors in 2024, the Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 146,709
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 91.2%
Key facts
Providence Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island puts all of Rhode Island at 29.4 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Providence at 26,452 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Providence added up to 146,709 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Providence lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Providence in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Providence ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Providence in May were booked furthest ahead, about 86 days, against 21 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91.2% of Providence Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 2.4% and Canada at 1.3% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Providence took 26.1% of all Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Providence first for Airbnb stays among the 9 towns it lists in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Rhode Island?
The Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island counted 29.4 million visitors for all of Rhode Island in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Providence accounted for 26.1% of Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.4 millionVisitors, all of Rhode Island | Total visitors to Rhode Island | 2024 | Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Providence
Providence had 863 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 26,452 stays and 146,709 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 49 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 863
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 26,452
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 146,709
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 49 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Providence?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Providence in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and October. 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, June, October, September, July, May, November, March, April, December, January, February.
Month by month: rank and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.7% | 49 days |
| June | 9.7% | 70 days |
| October | 9.5% | 48 days |
| September | 9.3% | 36 days |
| July | 9.2% | 47 days |
| May | 8.3% | 86 days |
| November | 8.3% | 35 days |
| March | 8.0% | 24 days |
| April | 7.6% | 33 days |
| December | 7.1% | 45 days |
| January | 6.9% | 21 days |
| February | 6.4% | 21 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Providence Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Providence Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (91.2%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 2.4% and Canada at 1.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 9.8%, ahead of Boston at 3.6%. The figures rest on 95,795 reviews, written over many years.
91.2% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 91.2%
- From abroad 8.8%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Providence
How many tourists visit Providence?
Rhode Island as a whole had 29.4 million visitors in 2024, according to the Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island. AirROI puts Providence at 26.1% of Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 26,452 Airbnb stays in Providence in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Providence?
The busiest Airbnb month in Providence in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then June and October. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Providence?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Providence 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 86 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Providence?
A typical Airbnb stay in Providence lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead.
Where do Airbnb guests in Providence come from?
Of Providence Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91.2% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 2.4% and Canada at 1.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 9.8%, ahead of Boston at 3.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island counts visitors (29.4 million in 2024 across Rhode Island). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 26,452 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: 26,452 stays at 5.55 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 95,795 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.