Tourism statisticsCity2026
Nashville Tourism Statistics: 17.4M Visitors in 2025
Nashville, in Tennessee, United States, recorded 17.4 million visitors in 2025, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp reports. AirROI estimates 287,370 Airbnb stays in Nashville 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
- 1,118,542
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 92.9%
Key facts
Nashville Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp puts Nashville at 17.4 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Nashville at 287,370 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nashville added up to 1,118,542 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Nashville lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Nashville in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Nashville had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, June and May.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nashville in June were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 33 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 92.9% of Nashville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 2.3% and the United Kingdom at 1.8% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Nashville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Nashville was the top origin city at 2.7%, ahead of New York at 1.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Nashville first for Airbnb stays among the 37 towns it lists in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Nashville?
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp counted 17.4 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.4 millionVisitors | Daily and overnight visitors to Davidson County (Nashville) | 2025 | Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Nashville
Nashville had 8,641 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 287,370 stays and 1,118,542 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.9 nights and was booked about 54 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 8,641
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 287,370
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,118,542
- Typical stay
- 3.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 54 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Nashville?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Nashville in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and May. 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, May, March, September, July, August, April, November, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.6% | 65 days |
| June | 9.5% | 73 days |
| May | 9.3% | 58 days |
| March | 9.0% | 47 days |
| September | 8.9% | 59 days |
| July | 8.7% | 62 days |
| August | 8.3% | 60 days |
| April | 8.1% | 57 days |
| November | 8.1% | 54 days |
| December | 7.5% | 41 days |
| February | 6.9% | 40 days |
| January | 6.1% | 33 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 Nashville Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Nashville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (92.9%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 2.3% and the United Kingdom at 1.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Nashville was the top origin city at 2.7%, ahead of New York at 1.8%. The figures rest on 924,053 reviews, written over many years.
92.9% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 92.9%
- From abroad 7.1%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Nashville
How many tourists visit Nashville?
Nashville had 17.4 million visitors in 2025, according to Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. AirROI estimates 287,370 Airbnb stays in Nashville in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Nashville?
The busiest Airbnb month in Nashville in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then June and May.
What is the quietest month in Nashville?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Nashville in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 33 days ahead, against 73 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Nashville?
A typical Airbnb stay in Nashville lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 54 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.0 nights in September to 4.4 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Nashville come from?
Of Nashville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 92.9% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 2.3% and the United Kingdom at 1.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Nashville at 2.7%, ahead of New York at 1.8%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp counts visitors (17.4 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 287,370 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: 287,370 stays at 3.89 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 924,053 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.