Tourism statisticsCity2026
Seattle Tourism Statistics: 163,060 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 163,060 Airbnb stays in Seattle, in Washington, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was February. All of Washington had 111 million visitors in 2025, the State of Washington Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 947,099
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 90%
Key facts
Seattle Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The State of Washington Tourism puts all of Washington at 111 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Seattle at 163,060 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Seattle added up to 947,099 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Seattle lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Seattle in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Seattle ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Seattle in June were booked furthest ahead, about 71 days, against 26 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90% of Seattle Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 3% and the United Kingdom at 1.1% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Seattle took 21.4% of all Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Seattle first for Airbnb stays among the 69 towns it lists in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Washington?
The State of Washington Tourism counted 111 million visitors for all of Washington in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Seattle accounted for 21.4% of Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 millionVisitors, all of Washington | Total visits to Washington State | 2025 | State of Washington Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Seattle
Seattle had 5,446 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 163,060 stays and 947,099 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 43 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,446
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 163,060
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 947,099
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 43 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Seattle?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Seattle in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and June. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August 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: August, September, June, July, October, May, March, December, November, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 10.5% | 53 days |
| September | 9.9% | 41 days |
| June | 9.6% | 71 days |
| July | 9.3% | 58 days |
| October | 8.7% | 37 days |
| May | 8.6% | 42 days |
| March | 8.0% | 30 days |
| December | 7.6% | 33 days |
| November | 7.4% | 38 days |
| April | 7.4% | 36 days |
| January | 6.7% | 26 days |
| February | 6.4% | 28 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 Seattle Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Seattle Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (90%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 3% and the United Kingdom at 1.1%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Seattle was the top origin city at 7%, ahead of Portland at 5.1%. The figures rest on 655,263 reviews, written over many years.
90% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 90%
- From abroad 10%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Seattle
How many tourists visit Seattle?
Washington as a whole had 111 million visitors in 2025, according to the State of Washington Tourism. AirROI puts Seattle at 21.4% of Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 163,060 Airbnb stays in Seattle in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Seattle?
The busiest Airbnb month in Seattle in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Seattle?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Seattle in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 28 days ahead, against 71 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Seattle?
A typical Airbnb stay in Seattle lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 43 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in September to 6.5 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Seattle come from?
Of Seattle Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 3% and the United Kingdom at 1.1%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Seattle at 7%, ahead of Portland at 5.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The State of Washington Tourism counts visitors (111 million in 2025 across Washington). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 163,060 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: 163,060 stays at 5.81 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 655,263 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.