Airbnb's positive economic impact in cities around the world

At Airbnb, we want to learn about our community's positive impact on the cities we love, visit, and share. Over the past years, we conducted economic impact studies in cities around the world. This is a summary of what we've discovered.

To date, tens of millions of travelers have chosen Airbnb to experience cities not as tourists, but as locals.

79% of travelers want to explore a specific neighborhood
91% of travelers want to "live like a local"
74% of Airbnb are properties outside the main hotel districts

Airbnb travelers stay longer and spend more in diverse neighborhoods throughout the city.

Airbnb guests stay2.1x longer than typical visitors
Airbnb guests spend2.1x more than typical visitors
42% of guest spending is in the neighborhoods where they stayed

Hundreds of thousands of hosts worldwide have welcomed these travelers into their homes. Hosting helps make ends meet.

81% of hosts share the home in which they live

52% are low to moderate income
53% say that hosting helped them stay in their home
48% of host income is used to pay for regular household expenses like rent and groceries

The Airbnb community benefits local economies across the world by supporting residents and local businesses, and encouraging cultural exchange.