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Ocean City Tourism Statistics: 71,653 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 71,653 Airbnb stays in Ocean City, in Maryland, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was July, and the quietest was February. All of Maryland had 45.8 million visitors in 2024, the Maryland Tourism Development Board and Maryland Department of Commerce reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 328,166
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 98.7%
Key facts
Ocean City Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Maryland Tourism Development Board and Maryland Department of Commerce puts all of Maryland at 45.8 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Ocean City at 71,653 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Ocean City added up to 328,166 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Ocean City lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 72 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Ocean City in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Ocean City ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Ocean City in September were booked furthest ahead, about 85 days, against 28 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98.7% of Ocean City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Ocean City took 29.2% of all Airbnb stays in Maryland in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Ocean City first for Airbnb stays among the 15 towns it lists in Maryland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Maryland?
The Maryland Tourism Development Board and Maryland Department of Commerce counted 45.8 million visitors for all of Maryland in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Ocean City accounted for 29.2% of Airbnb stays in Maryland in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.8 millionVisitors, all of Maryland | Domestic and international visitors at the person-trip level | 2024 | Maryland Tourism Development Board and Maryland Department of Commerce |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Ocean City
Ocean City had 4,218 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 71,653 stays and 328,166 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 72 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,218
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 71,653
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 328,166
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 72 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Ocean City?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Ocean City 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 | 16.3% | 81 days |
| August | 15.8% | 77 days |
| June | 13.6% | 72 days |
| September | 10.1% | 85 days |
| May | 7.6% | 45 days |
| October | 6.5% | 76 days |
| April | 5.9% | 48 days |
| November | 5.3% | 47 days |
| December | 5.3% | 36 days |
| March | 5.2% | 40 days |
| January | 4.4% | 28 days |
| February | 4.1% | 28 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 Ocean City Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Ocean City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (98.7%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Baltimore was the top origin city at 4.7%, ahead of Washington at 3.9%. The figures rest on 160,587 reviews, written over many years.
98.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 98.7%
- From abroad 1.3%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Ocean City
How many tourists visit Ocean City?
Maryland as a whole had 45.8 million visitors in 2024, according to the Maryland Tourism Development Board and Maryland Department of Commerce. AirROI puts Ocean City at 29.2% of Airbnb stays in Maryland in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 71,653 Airbnb stays in Ocean City in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Ocean City?
The busiest Airbnb month in Ocean City 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 Ocean City?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Ocean City in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 28 days ahead, against 85 days for September.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Ocean City?
A typical Airbnb stay in Ocean City lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 72 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 6.4 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Ocean City come from?
Of Ocean City Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Baltimore at 4.7%, ahead of Washington at 3.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Maryland Tourism Development Board and Maryland Department of Commerce counts visitors (45.8 million in 2024 across Maryland). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 71,653 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 are stays times the typical stay: 71,653 stays at 4.58 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 160,587 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.