Tourism statisticsCity2026
Chattanooga Tourism Statistics: 11.1M Visitors in 2024
Chattanooga, in Tennessee, United States, recorded 11.1 million visitors in 2024, Chattanooga Tourism Co. reports. AirROI estimates 35,976 Airbnb stays in Chattanooga in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 153,110
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.3%
Key facts
Chattanooga Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Chattanooga Tourism Co. puts Chattanooga at 11.1 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Chattanooga at 35,976 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Chattanooga added up to 153,110 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Chattanooga lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 37 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Chattanooga in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and March, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Chattanooga had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, June and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Chattanooga in October were booked furthest ahead, about 54 days, against 23 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.3% of Chattanooga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
- Among Chattanooga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Nashville was the top origin city at 5.5%, ahead of Atlanta at 5.2%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Chattanooga 6th for Airbnb stays among the 37 towns it lists in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Chattanooga?
Chattanooga Tourism Co. counted 11.1 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.1 millionVisitors | Visitors to Chattanooga | 2024 | Chattanooga Tourism Co. |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Chattanooga
Chattanooga had 1,086 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 35,976 stays and 153,110 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.3 nights and was booked about 37 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,086
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 35,976
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 153,110
- Typical stay
- 4.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 37 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Chattanooga?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Chattanooga in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and March. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October ranks first, January 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, June, March, July, November, May, September, December, April, August, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 10.5% | 54 days |
| June | 9.4% | 40 days |
| March | 9.2% | 29 days |
| July | 8.9% | 43 days |
| November | 8.5% | 43 days |
| May | 8.5% | 48 days |
| September | 8.4% | 42 days |
| December | 8.3% | 35 days |
| April | 8.2% | 39 days |
| August | 8.0% | 34 days |
| February | 6.3% | 24 days |
| January | 5.9% | 23 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 Chattanooga Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Chattanooga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.3%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Nashville was the top origin city at 5.5%, ahead of Atlanta at 5.2%. The figures rest on 150,700 reviews, written over many years.
97.3% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 97.3%
- From abroad 2.7%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Chattanooga
How many tourists visit Chattanooga?
Chattanooga had 11.1 million visitors in 2024, according to Chattanooga Tourism Co. AirROI estimates 35,976 Airbnb stays in Chattanooga in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Chattanooga?
The busiest Airbnb month in Chattanooga in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then June and March.
What is the quietest month in Chattanooga?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Chattanooga in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 23 days ahead, against 54 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Chattanooga?
A typical Airbnb stay in Chattanooga lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 37 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in September to 4.9 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Chattanooga come from?
Of Chattanooga Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.3% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Nashville at 5.5%, ahead of Atlanta at 5.2%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Chattanooga Tourism Co. counts visitors (11.1 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 35,976 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: 35,976 stays at 4.26 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 150,700 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.