Tourism statisticsCity2026
Houston Tourism Statistics: 53.9M Visitors in 2024
Houston, in Texas, United States, recorded 53.9 million visitors in 2024, Houston First Corporation reports. AirROI estimates 174,669 Airbnb stays in Houston 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
- 1,110,513
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 88%
Key facts
Houston Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Houston First Corporation puts Houston at 53.9 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Houston at 174,669 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Houston added up to 1,110,513 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Houston lasted 6.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 32 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Houston in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Houston had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were March, June and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Houston in June were booked furthest ahead, about 50 days, against 21 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 88% of Houston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Mexico at 4% and Canada at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
- Among Houston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Houston was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Austin at 4.4%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Houston 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 128 towns it lists in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Houston?
Houston First Corporation counted 53.9 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.9 millionVisitors | Total visitors to the City of Houston | 2024 | Houston First Corporation |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Houston
Houston had 9,231 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 174,669 stays and 1,110,513 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.4 nights and was booked about 32 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 9,231
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 174,669
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,110,513
- Typical stay
- 6.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 32 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Houston?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Houston in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and October. 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, June, October, May, December, November, August, September, January, April, July, February.
Month by month: rank and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 10.6% | 37 days |
| June | 9.1% | 50 days |
| October | 8.5% | 30 days |
| May | 8.5% | 29 days |
| December | 8.4% | 24 days |
| November | 8.3% | 31 days |
| August | 8.1% | 25 days |
| September | 7.9% | 21 days |
| January | 7.8% | 23 days |
| April | 7.8% | 27 days |
| July | 7.7% | 50 days |
| February | 7.4% | 28 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Houston Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Houston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (88%), and the top countries abroad were Mexico at 4% and Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Houston was the top origin city at 10%, ahead of Austin at 4.4%. The figures rest on 470,023 reviews, written over many years.
88% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 88%
- From abroad 12%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Houston
How many tourists visit Houston?
Houston had 53.9 million visitors in 2024, according to Houston First Corporation. AirROI estimates 174,669 Airbnb stays in Houston in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Houston?
The busiest Airbnb month in Houston in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then June and October.
What is the quietest month in Houston?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Houston in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and July ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 28 days ahead, against 50 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Houston?
A typical Airbnb stay in Houston lasted 6.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 32 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights.
Where do Airbnb guests in Houston come from?
Of Houston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Mexico at 4% and Canada at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Houston at 10%, ahead of Austin at 4.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Houston First Corporation counts visitors (53.9 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 174,669 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: 174,669 stays at 6.36 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 470,023 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.