Tourism statisticsCity2026
Pigeon Forge Tourism Statistics: 116,754 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 116,754 Airbnb stays in Pigeon Forge, in Tennessee, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, 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
- 414,621
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 98.2%
Key facts
Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge at 116,754 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Pigeon Forge added up to 414,621 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Pigeon Forge lasted 3.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 60 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Pigeon Forge in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Pigeon Forge had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, June and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Pigeon Forge in November were booked furthest ahead, about 75 days, against 37 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98.2% of Pigeon Forge Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Pigeon Forge took 10.0% of all Airbnb stays in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Pigeon Forge 4th 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, Pigeon Forge accounted for 10.0% 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 Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge had 3,414 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 116,754 stays and 414,621 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.6 nights and was booked about 60 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,414
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 116,754
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 414,621
- Typical stay
- 3.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 60 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Pigeon Forge?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Pigeon Forge in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and July. 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, July, December, November, March, September, August, May, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 10.9% | 71 days |
| June | 10.2% | 65 days |
| July | 9.4% | 62 days |
| December | 9.3% | 61 days |
| November | 9.0% | 75 days |
| March | 8.6% | 43 days |
| September | 8.3% | 63 days |
| August | 8.2% | 68 days |
| May | 8.1% | 57 days |
| April | 7.8% | 54 days |
| February | 5.2% | 37 days |
| January | 5.2% | 38 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 Pigeon Forge Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Pigeon Forge Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (98.2%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Nashville was the top origin city at 2.2%, ahead of Atlanta at 1.5%. The figures rest on 262,054 reviews, written over many years.
98.2% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 98.2%
- From abroad 1.8%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Pigeon Forge
How many tourists visit Pigeon Forge?
Tennessee as a whole had 147 million visitors in 2024, according to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. AirROI puts Pigeon Forge at 10.0% of Airbnb stays in Tennessee in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 116,754 Airbnb stays in Pigeon Forge in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Pigeon Forge?
The busiest Airbnb month in Pigeon Forge in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then June and July.
What is the quietest month in Pigeon Forge?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Pigeon Forge in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 38 days ahead, against 75 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Pigeon Forge?
A typical Airbnb stay in Pigeon Forge lasted 3.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 60 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.9 nights in February to 4.5 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Pigeon Forge come from?
Of Pigeon Forge Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98.2% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Nashville at 2.2%, ahead of Atlanta at 1.5%.
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 116,754 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: 116,754 stays at 3.55 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 262,054 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.