Tourism statisticsCity2026

Sioux Falls Tourism Statistics: 1.1M Visitors in 2024

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights
62,151
Typical Airbnb stay
5.1 nights
Busiest Airbnb month
June
From within the United States, among guests who left a review
97.2%

Key facts

Sioux Falls Tourism Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

  • Experience Sioux Falls puts Sioux Falls at 1,117,647 visitors in 2024.

Airbnb stays

  • AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Sioux Falls at 12,165 in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Sioux Falls added up to 62,151 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Sioux Falls lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.

Busiest months

  • AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Sioux Falls in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with February the quietest.
  • AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Sioux Falls ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Sioux Falls in June were booked furthest ahead, about 51 days, against 22 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

  • AirROI estimates 97.2% of Sioux Falls Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
  • Among Sioux Falls Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Sioux Falls was the top origin city at 3.9%, ahead of Minneapolis at 3.3%, AirROI estimates.

By place

  • AirROI ranks Sioux Falls 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 10 towns it lists in South Dakota in the 12 months to October 2026.

Official numbers

How Many Tourists Visit Sioux Falls?

Experience Sioux Falls counted 1,117,647 visitors in 2024.

Official tourism figures for Sioux Falls: what each counts, its year and its publisher
FigureWhat it countsYearPublisher
1,117,647VisitorsEstimated visitors based on numbers Experience Sioux Falls could count2024Experience Sioux Falls

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls had 507 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 12,165 stays and 62,151 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead.

Airbnb homes
507
Airbnb stays, estimate
12,165
Airbnb nights, estimate
62,151
Typical stay
5.1 nights
Booked ahead
36 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Sioux Falls?

On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Sioux Falls 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, March, December, November, April, January, February.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
Airbnb months in Sioux Falls by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
MonthShare of nightsBooked ahead
June9.8%51 days
July9.6%45 days
September9.3%36 days
August9.0%43 days
October8.8%29 days
May8.8%47 days
March8.2%26 days
December8.1%31 days
November7.9%40 days
April7.0%33 days
January6.8%22 days
February6.5%27 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 Sioux Falls Airbnb Guests Come From?

Nearly all Sioux Falls Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.2%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Sioux Falls was the top origin city at 3.9%, ahead of Minneapolis at 3.3%. The figures rest on 53,605 reviews, written over many years.

97.2% from within the United States

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

  • From within the United States 97.2%
  • From abroad 2.8%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

  • Sioux Falls 3.9%
  • Minneapolis 3.3%
  • Rapid City 2.8%
  • Omaha 2.1%
  • Saint Paul 1.3%

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Sioux Falls

How many tourists visit Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls had 1,117,647 visitors in 2024, according to Experience Sioux Falls. AirROI estimates 12,165 Airbnb stays in Sioux Falls in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

When is the busiest time in Sioux Falls?

The busiest Airbnb month in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?

February was the quietest Airbnb month in Sioux Falls in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 27 days ahead, against 51 days for June.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Sioux Falls?

A typical Airbnb stay in Sioux Falls lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 6.0 nights in January.

Where do Airbnb guests in Sioux Falls come from?

Of Sioux Falls Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.2% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Sioux Falls at 3.9%, ahead of Minneapolis at 3.3%.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. Experience Sioux Falls counts visitors (1,117,647 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 12,165 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: 12,165 stays at 5.11 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 53,605 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.