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Washington Tourism Statistics: 111M Visitors in 2025

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights
3,730,368
Typical Airbnb stay
4.9 nights
Busiest Airbnb month
August
From within the United States, among guests who left a review
93.4%

Key facts

Washington Tourism Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

  • The State of Washington Tourism puts Washington at 111 million visitors in 2025.

Airbnb stays

  • AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Washington at 760,397 in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Washington added up to 3,730,368 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Washington lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead.

Busiest months

  • AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with February the quietest.
  • AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Washington ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Washington in July were booked furthest ahead, about 70 days, against 31 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

  • AirROI estimates 93.4% of Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 2.2% were the top countries abroad.

By place

  • AirROI ranks Washington 11th for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Seattle had the most Airbnb stays of the 69 towns it lists in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, at 163,060, ahead of Port Angeles and Leavenworth.

Official numbers

How Many Tourists Visit Washington?

The State of Washington Tourism counted 111 million visitors in 2025.

Official tourism figures for Washington: what each counts, its year and its publisher
FigureWhat it countsYearPublisher
111 millionVisitorsTotal visits to Washington State2025State of Washington Tourism

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Washington

Washington had 27,286 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 760,397 stays and 3,730,368 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 49 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 205 towns it tracks in Washington; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.

Airbnb homes
27,286
Airbnb stays, estimate
760,397
Airbnb nights, estimate
3,730,368
Typical stay
4.9 nights
Booked ahead
49 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Washington?

On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, then July 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, July, June, September, May, October, December, March, November, April, January, February.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
Airbnb months in Washington by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
MonthShare of nightsBooked ahead
August11.2%60 days
July10.6%70 days
June9.9%64 days
September9.8%48 days
May8.3%46 days
October8.3%40 days
December7.5%40 days
March7.3%31 days
November7.2%40 days
April7.2%38 days
January6.4%31 days
February6.2%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 Washington Airbnb Guests Come From?

About nine in ten Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (93.4%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 2.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Seattle was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of Portland at 4.3%. The figures rest on 2,732,858 reviews, written over many years.

93.4% from within the United States

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

  • From within the United States 93.4%
  • From abroad 6.6%

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

  • Canada 2.2%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

  • Seattle 12%
  • Portland 4.3%
  • New York 1.1%
  • Tacoma 1%

By town

Most Booked Towns in Washington

Seattle, Port Angeles and Leavenworth took 28% of Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 42 of the 69 towns, led by Seattle, and July in 16, led by Cle Elum. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across the 25 most booked towns runs from 1.3% in Walla Walla to 15% in Bellevue.

Most Booked Towns in Washington: Airbnb stays, nights and typical stay, 12 months to October 2026; with origin among guests who left a review
Seattle163,060
Port Angeles28,149
Leavenworth25,191
Spokane22,970
Ashford19,620
Tacoma18,795
Forks16,081
Packwood14,484
Vancouver14,203
Cle Elum13,499
Bellingham12,464
Sequim11,207
Ocean Shores9,670
Olympia8,940
Chelan8,360

* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 69 of Washington's 205 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Washington

How many tourists visit Washington?

Washington had 111 million visitors in 2025, according to the State of Washington Tourism. AirROI estimates 760,397 Airbnb stays in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

When is high season in Washington?

The busiest Airbnb month in Washington in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.

What is the quietest month in Washington?

February was the quietest Airbnb month in Washington 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 70 days for July.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Washington?

A typical Airbnb stay in Washington lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 49 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 5.6 nights in January.

Where do Airbnb guests in Washington come from?

Of Washington Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93.4% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 2.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Seattle at 12%, ahead of Portland at 4.3%.

What is the most booked town in Washington on Airbnb?

Seattle was the most booked town in Washington on Airbnb, with an estimated 163,060 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Port Angeles and Leavenworth.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. The State of Washington Tourism counts visitors (111 million in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 760,397 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 205 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 2,732,858 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.