Summer is winding to a close, and it was our biggest travel season yet for Airbnb. In May, we estimated that 1 million U.S. guests were staying in Airbnb homes on Memorial Day weekend alone. Looking back at bookings data between June 1 and August 31, roughly 45 million guests stayed in Airbnb homes across the world.
Global Stats
45M
guest arrivals
$50
average cost per person, per night (family travelers to the U.S.)
8M
family guest arrivals
2.6M
guests on Airbnb’s peak night, August 12
Trending Destinations
Based on percentage growth over summer 2016, we’ve seen the highest growth in Asia, particularly in China. In one of our newest and fastest-growing markets, Chinese cities Hangzhou (495%), Chongqing (388%) and Wuhan (371%) were the top three highest-growth destinations over last year. Across the board, we saw summer travelers largely flocking to oceanside enclaves from Brazil to New Zealand and beyond.
Hover over hotspots to see trending destinations and their growth.
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Hangzhou, China
495% growth
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Chongqing, China
388% growth
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Wuhan, China
371% growth
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Viñales, Cuba
347% growth
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Patuto, Philippines
274% growth
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
214% growth
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Trinidad, Belize
213% growth
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Shenzhen, China
193% growth
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Fortaleza, Brazil
192% growth
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
187% growth
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
185% growth
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Da Nang, Vietnam
182% growth
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Ensenada, Mexico
179% growth
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Surrey, Canada
175% growth
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Fort William, Scotland
156% growth
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Rotorua, New Zealand
154% growth
(154%)
Family Destinations
Family travel on Airbnb continues to grow, with 8 million family guest arrivals this summer of 45 million total. Based on total family bookings, we found that the most popular countries for families overall were the United States, France, Italy and Spain.
We also found that more families are using Airbnb to explore destinations that feature family-friendly fun like amusement parks, zoos, beaches and nature reserves. Based on percentages of total booking that were families, these were some of the most popular family travel destinations:
Popular Experiences
Forget the lazy days of summer, though: Airbnb travelers got active and moving this summer, whether it was kayaking through Prague’s city center or a backcountry hike near Toronto. Based on the most-booked Experiences per city this summer, we saw travelers hiking, riding, sailing and dancing their way through popular destinations. Among some of our most popular markets, biking Experiences were most popular, along with hiking and boating:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Explore Hidden Art & Culture by Bike
Pedal along historical side streets and canals in classic Dutch fashion
Bangkok, Thailand
Biking Bangkok Oasis
Explore an oasis by bicycle, see wildlife, and sample Thai food
Miami, Florida
A Vibrant Salsa Night
Sip mojitos and learn to salsa with a live tropical band
Prague, Czechia
Kayaking in City Center
Discover Prague by kayak, seeing world-renowned sites on the water
Provence, France
Sailing in Calanques
Sail through the Calanques, near Marseille: Swim, snorkel and sunbathe
San Francisco, California
Sunset Silent Disco
Strike your best warrior pose to the beat of music and incredible views
Seoul, South Korea
Historical Steps
Take a night hike through an ancient fortress, soaking in history and culture
Tokyo, Japan
Samurai Swordplay
Practice traditional Japanese swordplay with a real samurai
Toronto, Canada
Niagara’s Natural Connection
Navigate a lush, peaceful forest on foot near the famous falls
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