Tourism statisticsCity2026
Knoxville Tourism Statistics: 33,590 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 33,590 Airbnb stays in Knoxville, in Tennessee, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was June, and the quietest was January. All of Tennessee had 147 million visitors in 2024, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 160,567
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.3%
Key facts
Knoxville Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development puts all of Tennessee at 147 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Knoxville at 33,590 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Knoxville added up to 160,567 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Knoxville lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Knoxville in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by May and August, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Knoxville had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were June, May and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Knoxville in May were booked furthest ahead, about 81 days, against 24 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.3% of Knoxville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Knoxville took 2.9% of all Airbnb stays in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Knoxville 7th for Airbnb stays among the 37 towns it lists in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Tennessee?
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development counted 147 million visitors for all of Tennessee in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Knoxville accounted for 2.9% of Airbnb stays in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 millionVisitors, all of Tennessee | Visitors to Tennessee | 2024 | Tennessee Department of Tourist Development |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Knoxville
Knoxville had 1,162 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 33,590 stays and 160,567 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 49 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,162
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 33,590
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 160,567
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 49 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Knoxville?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Knoxville in the 12 months to October 2026, then May and August. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
June 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: June, May, August, March, October, December, July, September, November, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 9.4% | 41 days |
| May | 9.2% | 81 days |
| August | 9.0% | 39 days |
| March | 9.0% | 57 days |
| October | 8.6% | 69 days |
| December | 8.5% | 35 days |
| July | 8.3% | 41 days |
| September | 8.3% | 70 days |
| November | 7.9% | 49 days |
| April | 7.9% | 41 days |
| February | 7.0% | 25 days |
| January | 6.8% | 24 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 Knoxville Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Knoxville 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 4.1%, and Knoxville itself came second at 3.9%. The figures rest on 111,478 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 Knoxville
How many tourists visit Knoxville?
Tennessee as a whole had 147 million visitors in 2024, according to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. AirROI puts Knoxville at 2.9% of Airbnb stays in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 33,590 Airbnb stays in Knoxville in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Knoxville?
The busiest Airbnb month in Knoxville in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then May and August.
What is the quietest month in Knoxville?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Knoxville in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 24 days ahead, against 81 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Knoxville?
A typical Airbnb stay in Knoxville lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 2.9 nights in September to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Knoxville come from?
Of Knoxville 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 4.1%, and Knoxville itself came second at 3.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development counts visitors (147 million in 2024 across Tennessee). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 33,590 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: 33,590 stays at 4.78 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 111,478 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.