Key Paris tourism statistics (2025)
- Paris hotels (département 75) recorded 18,485,600 guest arrivals in 2025, representing a 10.9% gain over 2024 (16,671,000) and surpassing the 2019 pre-pandemic benchmark of 17,044,800 by 8.5%.
- Guests spent 41,918,000 nights in Paris hotels during 2025, an 8.7% increase year-on-year and 10.2% above the 38,021,600 nights recorded in 2019.
- International travelers accounted for 59.6% of arrivals (11,021,500) and 67.9% of hotel nights (28,482,600).
- Across the wider Paris Île-de-France region, total tourist arrivals reached 48.7 million in 2024 according to Choose Paris Region, including 26.1 million French visitors and 22.6 million international tourists.
- The single busiest month for Paris hotel stays in 2025 was July with 3.87 million nights, followed by October (3.77 million) and May (3.76 million).
- Paris airports (Charles de Gaulle and Orly) handled 103.41 million passengers in 2024, expanding 3.7% over 2023.
- Tourism spending in the Paris Île-de-France region generated 23.4 billion euros in 2024, with foreign travelers contributing 14.9 billion euros (63.7%).
How many tourists visit Paris each year?
Paris hotels welcomed 18.49 million tourist arrivals in 2025, rising 10.9% from 16.67 million in 2024. Across the broader Paris Île-de-France administrative region, overall tourist volume reached 48.7 million in 2024.
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| Year | Total Arrivals | International | Domestic | Change vs Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17,044,800 | 9,901,800 | 7,143,000 | Baseline |
| 2022 | 15,860,000 | 9,270,300 | 6,589,700 | -7.0% vs 2019 |
| 2023 | 16,967,700 | 10,270,000 | 6,697,600 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 16,671,000 | 10,096,300 | 6,574,600 | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 18,485,600 | 11,021,500 | 7,464,200 | +10.9% |
An arrival measures one guest checking in at a commercial hotel located within the municipal limits of Paris (département 75). A traveler who changes hotels during a single vacation is counted at each check-in, whereas day-trippers and visitors staying in private short-term apartment rentals (such as Airbnb or Vrbo) are not included in this series.
The modest 1.8% contraction in 2024 hotel check-ins reflected temporary calendar displacement associated with the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Traditional cultural leisure travelers postponed visits during the peak summer setup period, before demand rebounded sharply during autumn 2024 and throughout 2025.
How many nights do tourists spend in Paris?
Tourists spent 41.92 million nights in Paris hotels during 2025, an 8.7% increase compared to 38.55 million in 2024. International visitors accounted for 28.48 million nights, or 67.9% of the total.
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| Year | Total Nights | International | Domestic | International Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 38,021,600 | 25,213,900 | 12,807,700 | 66.3% |
| 2022 | 37,662,700 | 24,811,600 | 12,851,100 | 65.9% |
| 2023 | 39,638,100 | 26,783,800 | 12,854,300 | 67.6% |
| 2024 | 38,552,800 | 26,105,500 | 12,447,300 | 67.7% |
| 2025 | 41,918,000 | 28,482,600 | 13,435,400 | 67.9% |
Foreign tourists generate more than two-thirds of all overnight volume in Paris hotels. Domestic travelers (French residents originating outside Paris) generate the remaining 32.1% of nights, averaging 13.44 million room nights in 2025.
Across the entire Paris Île-de-France region, total accommodation volume is substantially higher: regional hotels generated 68.0 million nights in 2024, while registered short-term apartment rentals contributed an additional 14.7 million nights.
How long do visitors stay in Paris?
The average hotel guest stayed 2.27 nights in Paris in 2025. International visitors stayed 2.58 nights on average, compared to 1.80 nights for French domestic travelers.
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| Year | All Guests | International | Domestic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.23 | 2.55 | 1.79 |
| 2022 | 2.37 | 2.68 | 1.95 |
| 2023 | 2.34 | 2.61 | 1.92 |
| 2024 | 2.31 | 2.59 | 1.89 |
| 2025 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 1.80 |
International guests stay roughly 43% longer per hotel check-in than domestic travelers (2.58 nights versus 1.80 nights in 2025). Domestic stays are heavily weighted by single-night business trips and weekend breaks from regional cities connected by high-speed TGV rail.
Long-haul overseas travelers (particularly visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Asia) typically stay between 4 and 6 nights in the Paris region, frequently combining hotel nights in central Paris with excursions to Versailles, Disneyland Paris, or the Champagne region.
When do most tourists visit Paris?
The busiest month in Paris hotels in 2025 was July with 3.87 million nights, while the quietest month was February with 2.72 million nights. October was the second busiest month with 3.77 million nights.
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| Month | 2025 Nights | 2024 Nights | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2,919,800 | 2,710,600 | +7.7% |
| February | 2,716,200 | 2,648,400 | +2.6% |
| March | 3,339,300 | 3,291,300 | +1.5% |
| April | 3,728,500 | 3,251,600 | +14.7% |
| May | 3,763,300 | 3,502,300 | +7.5% |
| June | 3,705,100 | 3,259,700 | +13.7% |
| July | 3,873,800 | 3,052,400 | +26.9% |
| August | 3,646,500 | 3,186,400 | +14.4% |
| September | 3,535,100 | 3,370,800 | +4.9% |
| October | 3,772,900 | 3,638,200 | +3.7% |
| November | 3,299,800 | 3,189,500 | +3.5% |
| December | 3,618,000 | 3,451,800 | +4.8% |
Paris maintains balanced year-round demand. Even in February, the quietest month on the calendar, Paris hotels still hosted 2.72 million nights. Tourism activity expands through two distinct surges: the spring peak (April to June) driven by conventions, business conferences, and cultural breaks, and the autumn peak (September to October) driven by major international trade fairs and Fashion Weeks.
December experiences a significant seasonal rebound (3.62 million nights in 2025), propelled by festive holiday illuminations, Christmas markets, and New Year celebrations across the Champs-Élysées and the riverbanks.
Where do visitors to Paris come from?
The United States is the largest foreign source market for Paris with 2.70 million visitors in 2024, followed by the United Kingdom (2.60 million), Italy (1.60 million), and Germany (1.50 million).
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| Country | 2024 Tourists | Share of International Visitors |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,700,000 | 11.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2,600,000 | 11.5% |
| Italy | 1,600,000 | 7.1% |
| Germany | 1,500,000 | 6.6% |
| Spain | 1,400,000 | 6.2% |
| Belgium | 1,100,000 | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | 900,000 | 4.0% |
| Switzerland | 800,000 | 3.5% |
Country of origin statistics are compiled at the Paris Île-de-France regional level by Choose Paris Region rather than for the city boundaries alone. The United States and the United Kingdom together generate 23.5% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the region.
American visitors represent the largest economic contributor among all overseas markets, accounting for roughly 20% of foreign tourism expenditure. Travelers from European neighboring markets (the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands) provide consistent visitor volume supported by Eurostar and high-speed rail links.
How much do tourists spend in Paris?
Tourists spent 23.4 billion euros in the Paris Île-de-France region in 2024, an increase of 7.8% compared to 21.7 billion euros in 2023 and 6.8% higher than the 2019 pre-pandemic level (21.9 billion euros).
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| Year | Total Spending | International | Domestic | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | €21.9B | €13.5B | €8.4B | Baseline |
| 2022 | €19.6B | €12.1B | €7.5B | -10.5% vs 2019 |
| 2023 | €21.7B | €13.8B | €7.9B | +10.7% |
| 2024 | €23.4B | €14.9B | €8.5B | +7.8% |
Spending is published by regional tourism authorities for Paris Île-de-France rather than the municipality in isolation. International tourists generated 63.7% of all visitor spending in 2024 (14.9 billion euros), despite making up 46.4% of total visitors, averaging approximately 659 euros per trip.
Choose Paris Region notes that 5.6 million high-contribution visitors (primarily luxury travelers from the United States, China, and the Gulf States) generated 6.9 billion euros in 2024, averaging more than 1,400 euros in spending per person.
How busy are Paris airports?
Paris airports (Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly) handled 103.41 million passengers in 2024, rising 3.7% compared to 99.70 million in 2023 and reaching 95.8% of the 2019 record (108.00 million).
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| Year | Total Paris Traffic | Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | Orly (ORY) | Change vs Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 108,000,000 | 76,150,000 | 31,850,000 | Baseline |
| 2020 | 33,120,000 | 22,260,000 | 10,860,000 | -69.3% |
| 2021 | 41,910,000 | 26,200,000 | 15,710,000 | +26.5% |
| 2022 | 86,700,000 | 57,470,000 | 29,230,000 | +106.9% |
| 2023 | 99,700,000 | 67,420,000 | 32,280,000 | +15.0% |
| 2024 | 103,410,000 | 70,290,000 | 33,120,000 | +3.7% |
Paris-Charles de Gaulle serves as the primary intercontinental hub for Air France and the SkyTeam alliance, processing 68.0% of Paris aviation passengers in 2024. Paris-Orly focuses primarily on domestic French, Southern European, and North African routes.
In 2024, traffic at Paris-Orly reached 33.12 million passengers, surpassing its 2019 pre-pandemic record by 4.0% (104.0% of 2019 volume). Charles de Gaulle handled 70.29 million passengers, recovering to 92.3% of its 2019 peak as long-haul flights from Asia continued to rebuild.
What are the top destinations to visit in Paris?
Paris hosts some of the world's most visited cultural monuments and museums. Five of the city's top landmarks include:
- The Louvre Museum: Welcoming over 8.8 million visitors annually, the world's largest art museum houses masterworks including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo.
- The Eiffel Tower: Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the 330-metre landmark welcomes over 6.3 million ticketed visitors each year.
- The Banks of the Seine: Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991, the river corridor between Pont de Sully and Pont d'Iéna links the city's greatest monuments. Taking an undercover-tested Seine sightseeing cruise or an evening Paris dinner cruise provides unobstructed views of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie, and the illuminated Eiffel Tower.
- Musée d'Orsay: Situated inside a converted Beaux-Arts railway terminal on the Left Bank, the museum displays the world's largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces, welcoming over 3.8 million visitors annually.
- Palace of Versailles: Located 20 kilometres southwest of central Paris, the former royal residence of the French monarchy attracts more than 8 million visitors annually to its Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and formal gardens.
Sources and methodology
- Hotel Arrivals, Nights and Length of Stay: Sourced directly from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), Enquête de fréquentation hôtelière. Monthly series IDs: 010598702 (Total arrivals), 010598703 (Non-resident arrivals), 010598704 (Resident arrivals), 010598705 (Total nights), 010598706 (Non-resident nights), 010598707 (Resident nights). Scope: Registered commercial hotels in the City of Paris (département 75). Data accessed November 2026.
- Regional Visitors, Country Origins and Tourism Spend: Sourced from Choose Paris Region (Comité Régional du Tourisme Paris Île-de-France) and the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Île-de-France) annual tourism surveys (Bilan de l'activité touristique 2023, 2024). Geographic scope covers the eight departments of Île-de-France.
- Airport Passenger Volumes: Sourced from Groupe ADP monthly and full-year traffic releases for Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris-Orly (ORY) airports (2019 to 2024).
- Definitions: An arrival represents a single check-in by a guest at a registered hotel. A visitor who relocates between two Parisian hotels during one trip is counted twice. Day-trippers, business travelers without overnight lodging, and stays in private residential rentals are excluded from the INSEE hotel series. Origin and expenditure statistics are reported at the Paris Île-de-France regional level because city-only origin breakdowns are not isolated in official releases.