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El Paso Tourism Statistics: 37,806 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 37,806 Airbnb stays in El Paso, in Texas, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was February. All of Texas had more than 129 million visitors in 2024, the Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 277,693
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 84%
Key facts
El Paso Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) puts all of Texas at more than 129 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in El Paso at 37,806 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in El Paso added up to 277,693 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in El Paso lasted 7.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 25 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in El Paso in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in El Paso had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, December and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in El Paso in May were booked furthest ahead, about 40 days, against 15 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 84% of El Paso Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Mexico at 14% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates El Paso took 1.9% of all Airbnb stays in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks El Paso 11th for Airbnb stays among the 128 towns it lists in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Texas?
The Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) counted more than 129 million visitors for all of Texas in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, El Paso accounted for 1.9% of Airbnb stays in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 129 millionVisitors, all of Texas | 62 million from out of state plus 67 million from within Texas, as reported by the Office of the Governor | 2024 | Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in El Paso
El Paso had 2,001 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 37,806 stays and 277,693 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.3 nights and was booked about 25 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,001
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 37,806
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 277,693
- Typical stay
- 7.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 25 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in El Paso?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in El Paso in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and June. 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, December, June, April, September, August, November, May, October, July, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 9.2% | 17 days |
| December | 8.9% | 27 days |
| June | 8.8% | 25 days |
| April | 8.7% | 25 days |
| September | 8.7% | 21 days |
| August | 8.7% | 19 days |
| November | 8.1% | 29 days |
| May | 8.1% | 40 days |
| October | 8.0% | 22 days |
| July | 8.0% | 27 days |
| January | 7.6% | 17 days |
| February | 7.2% | 15 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 El Paso Airbnb Guests Come From?
About eight in ten El Paso Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (84%), and the top countries abroad were Mexico at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, El Paso was the top origin city at 9%, ahead of Chihuahua at 6.9%. The figures rest on 142,402 reviews, written over many years.
84% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 84%
- From abroad 16%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in El Paso
How many tourists visit El Paso?
Texas as a whole had more than 129 million visitors in 2024, according to the Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas). AirROI puts El Paso at 1.9% of Airbnb stays in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 37,806 Airbnb stays in El Paso in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in El Paso?
The busiest Airbnb month in El Paso in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then December and June.
What is the quietest month in El Paso?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in El Paso in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 15 days ahead, against 40 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in El Paso?
A typical Airbnb stay in El Paso lasted 7.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 25 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.3 nights in May to 8.0 nights in March.
Where do Airbnb guests in El Paso come from?
Of El Paso Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 84% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Mexico at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was El Paso at 9%, ahead of Chihuahua at 6.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) counts visitors (more than 129 million in 2024 across Texas). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 37,806 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: 37,806 stays at 7.35 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 142,402 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.