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Delaware Tourism Statistics: 29.3M Visitors in 2023
Delaware recorded 29.3 million visitors in 2023, the Delaware Tourism Office reports. AirROI estimates 66,374 Airbnb stays in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026, with Rehoboth Beach the most booked town. The busiest month was July.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 359,184
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.4 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.5%
Key facts
Delaware Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Delaware Tourism Office puts Delaware at 29.3 million visitors in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Delaware at 66,374 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Delaware added up to 359,184 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Delaware lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Delaware ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Delaware in July were booked furthest ahead, about 89 days, against 21 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.5% of Delaware Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI ranks Delaware 48th for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Rehoboth Beach had the most Airbnb stays of the 11 towns it lists in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026, at 20,222, ahead of Lewes and Bethany Beach.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Delaware?
The Delaware Tourism Office counted 29.3 million visitors in 2023.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.3 millionVisitors | Day, overnight, business, and leisure travelers | 2023 | Delaware Tourism Office |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Delaware
Delaware had 3,812 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 66,374 stays and 359,184 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.4 nights and was booked about 62 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 20 towns it tracks in Delaware; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 3,812
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 66,374
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 359,184
- Typical stay
- 5.4 nights
- Booked ahead
- 62 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Delaware?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
July 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: July, August, June, September, May, October, April, November, December, March, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 14.3% | 89 days |
| August | 14.1% | 83 days |
| June | 12.0% | 74 days |
| September | 9.7% | 56 days |
| May | 8.0% | 53 days |
| October | 7.3% | 55 days |
| April | 6.4% | 38 days |
| November | 6.3% | 44 days |
| December | 6.0% | 37 days |
| March | 5.9% | 28 days |
| January | 5.1% | 29 days |
| February | 4.9% | 21 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 Delaware Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Delaware Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.5%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Washington was the top origin city at 5.8%, ahead of New York at 4.1%. The figures rest on 195,138 reviews, written over many years.
97.5% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 97.5%
- From abroad 2.5%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Delaware
Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Bethany Beach took 53% of Airbnb stays in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in 7 of the 11 towns, led by Rehoboth Beach, and August in 2, led by Lewes. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from under 1% in Bethany Beach to 7.5% in Wilmington.
| Rehoboth Beach | 20,222 |
| Lewes | 9,782 |
| Bethany Beach | 5,424 |
| Dewey Beach | 4,928 |
| Ocean View | 4,499 |
| Wilmington | 4,176 |
| Selbyville | 2,470 |
| Frankford | 1,826 |
| Dover | 1,764 |
| Millville | 1,628 |
| Newark | 1,599 |
* 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 11 of Delaware's 20 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 Delaware
How many tourists visit Delaware?
Delaware had 29.3 million visitors in 2023, according to the Delaware Tourism Office. AirROI estimates 66,374 Airbnb stays in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Delaware?
The busiest Airbnb month in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then August and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Delaware?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Delaware in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 21 days ahead, against 89 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Delaware?
A typical Airbnb stay in Delaware lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 6.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Delaware come from?
Of Delaware Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.5% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Washington at 5.8%, ahead of New York at 4.1%.
What is the most booked town in Delaware on Airbnb?
Rehoboth Beach was the most booked town in Delaware on Airbnb, with an estimated 20,222 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Lewes and Bethany Beach.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Delaware Tourism Office counts visitors (29.3 million in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 66,374 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 20 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 195,138 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.