Tourism statisticsCity2026
Memphis Tourism Statistics: 13.1M Visitors in 2024
Memphis, in Tennessee, United States, recorded 13.1 million visitors in 2024, Memphis Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 38,187 Airbnb stays in Memphis in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 176,102
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 93.8%
Key facts
Memphis Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Memphis Tourism puts Memphis at 13.1 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Memphis at 38,187 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Memphis added up to 176,102 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Memphis lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 31 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Memphis in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and May, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Memphis had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were September, August and May.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Memphis in November were booked furthest ahead, about 41 days, against 21 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93.8% of Memphis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.7% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Memphis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Memphis was the top origin city at 7%, ahead of Nashville at 2.5%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Memphis 5th for Airbnb stays among the 37 towns it lists in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Memphis?
Memphis Tourism counted 13.1 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 millionVisitors | Annual visitors to Memphis | 2024 | Memphis Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Memphis
Memphis had 1,733 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 38,187 stays and 176,102 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 31 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,733
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 38,187
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 176,102
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 31 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Memphis?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Memphis in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and May. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
September 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: September, August, May, October, March, June, November, July, December, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.2% | 27 days |
| August | 9.0% | 33 days |
| May | 9.0% | 37 days |
| October | 8.9% | 39 days |
| March | 8.8% | 24 days |
| June | 8.6% | 32 days |
| November | 8.5% | 41 days |
| July | 8.1% | 35 days |
| December | 7.6% | 38 days |
| April | 7.6% | 31 days |
| January | 7.0% | 23 days |
| February | 6.6% | 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 Memphis Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Memphis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (93.8%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Memphis was the top origin city at 7%, ahead of Nashville at 2.5%. The figures rest on 170,084 reviews, written over many years.
93.8% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 93.8%
- From abroad 6.2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Memphis
How many tourists visit Memphis?
Memphis had 13.1 million visitors in 2024, according to Memphis Tourism. AirROI estimates 38,187 Airbnb stays in Memphis in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Memphis?
The busiest Airbnb month in Memphis in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and May.
What is the quietest month in Memphis?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Memphis 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 41 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Memphis?
A typical Airbnb stay in Memphis lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 31 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.2 nights in February to 5.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Memphis come from?
Of Memphis Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93.8% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Memphis at 7%, ahead of Nashville at 2.5%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Memphis Tourism counts visitors (13.1 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 38,187 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: 38,187 stays at 4.61 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 170,084 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.