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Austin Tourism Statistics: 30M Visitors in 2024
Austin, in Texas, United States, recorded 30 million visitors in 2024, Visit Austin reports. AirROI estimates 199,539 Airbnb stays in Austin in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was February.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,329,566
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 90.8%
Key facts
Austin Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Visit Austin puts Austin at 30 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Austin at 199,539 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Austin added up to 1,329,566 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Austin lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Austin in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Austin had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, October and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Austin in October were booked furthest ahead, about 68 days, against 28 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90.8% of Austin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.6% and Mexico at 1.6% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Austin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Austin was the top origin city at 8%, ahead of Houston at 7.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Austin first for Airbnb stays among the 128 towns it lists in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Austin?
Visit Austin counted 30 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 millionVisitors | Visitors to Austin | 2024 | Visit Austin |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Austin
Austin had 8,722 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 199,539 stays and 1,329,566 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.7 nights and was booked about 40 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 8,722
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 199,539
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,329,566
- Typical stay
- 6.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 40 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Austin?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Austin in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and September. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
March 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: March, October, September, August, May, June, November, July, December, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 9.1% | 40 days |
| October | 9.0% | 68 days |
| September | 8.9% | 39 days |
| August | 8.8% | 30 days |
| May | 8.5% | 38 days |
| June | 8.4% | 36 days |
| November | 8.3% | 46 days |
| July | 8.1% | 39 days |
| December | 8.1% | 31 days |
| April | 8.0% | 38 days |
| January | 7.4% | 28 days |
| February | 7.4% | 31 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 Austin Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Austin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (90.8%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.6% and Mexico at 1.6%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Austin was the top origin city at 8%, ahead of Houston at 7.6%. The figures rest on 693,337 reviews, written over many years.
90.8% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 90.8%
- From abroad 9.2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Austin
How many tourists visit Austin?
Austin had 30 million visitors in 2024, according to Visit Austin. AirROI estimates 199,539 Airbnb stays in Austin in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Austin?
The busiest Airbnb month in Austin in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then October and September.
What is the quietest month in Austin?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Austin in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 31 days ahead, against 68 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Austin?
A typical Airbnb stay in Austin lasted 6.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in September to 7.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Austin come from?
Of Austin Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90.8% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.6% and Mexico at 1.6%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Austin at 8%, ahead of Houston at 7.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Visit Austin counts visitors (30 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 199,539 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: 199,539 stays at 6.66 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 693,337 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.