Arizona Tourism Statistics

Arizona continues to rank among the top tourism destinations in the United States, showing strong post-pandemic recovery and record-setting performance. Its wide range of natural landmarks, resorts and cultural sites draws millions of visitors each year.

Arizona receives over 45 million overnight visitors annually, making it a leading tourism hub in the American Southwest.

• The state welcomed 46.5 million overnight visitors in 2024, a 2.9% increase from 2023.
• In 2019, before the pandemic, Arizona saw 46.8 million overnight visitors.
• 2020 brought a steep drop to 32.1 million, due to global travel restrictions.
• A rebound began in 2021 with 40.9 million visitors, about 87% of 2019 levels.
• Visitation further increased to 44.1 million in 2022.
• By 2023, visits had climbed to 45.2 million, nearing full recovery.

How many people visited Arizona in 2024?

• Arizona saw a post-pandemic high of 46.5 million overnight visitors in 2024, nearing the record levels set in 2019.
• This was a 2.9% rise over 2023 and nearly matched pre-pandemic levels.
• Domestic overnight visitors made up the majority, totaling 41.16 million.

How many people visited Arizona in 2023?

• Arizona recorded 45.2 million overnight visitors in 2023, showing a strong return to near pre-pandemic volumes.
• Domestic visitors accounted for 40.88 million of the total.

How many people visit Arizona each day?

• Arizona averaged around 127,400 overnight visitors per day in 2024, reflecting its appeal as a year-round destination.
• During peak winter months (December through March), daily numbers often rose, especially in southern cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Arizona's international visitor base is dominated by its North American neighbors, followed by key markets in Europe and Asia.

• Mexico was by far the largest international market in 2024 with nearly 3.69 million visitors.
• Canada ranked second with approximately 852,000 visitors in 2024.
• The United Kingdom contributed 84,000 visitors in 2024.
• Germany sent 80,000 visitors to Arizona in 2024.
• France rounded out the top five with 71,000 visitors in 2024.

Arizona’s seasonal appeal varies by region, with 2024 visitation trends showing:

• Q1 (Jan–Mar): 10.75 million domestic visitors - peak season in southern Arizona.
• Q2 (Apr–Jun): 10.72 million, showing strong spring travel.
• Q3 (Jul–Sep): 9.8 million, the lowest volume, with more travel to cooler northern areas.
• Q4 (Oct–Dec): 9.89 million, the start of southern Arizona's high season.

• Tourism supported 193,860 direct jobs in 2024, up 3.2% from 2023.
• Travel-related earnings reached $9.3 billion, a 6.6% increase.
• Tax revenue rose to $4.3 billion, a 1.3% increase from 2023⁴.