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Hatteras Island Tourism Statistics: 16,080 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 16,080 Airbnb stays in Hatteras Island, in North Carolina, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Avon the most booked town. The busiest month was July. All of North Carolina had nearly 40 million domestic visitors in 2024, the North Carolina Office of the Governor reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 87,762
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.5%
Key facts
Hatteras Island Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The North Carolina Office of the Governor puts all of North Carolina at nearly 40 million domestic visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Hatteras Island at 16,080 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Hatteras Island added up to 87,762 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Hatteras Island lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 80 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Hatteras Island in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and August, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Hatteras Island ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Hatteras Island in July were booked furthest ahead, about 96 days, against 30 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.5% of Hatteras Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Hatteras Island took 1.3% of all Airbnb stays in North Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Avon had the most Airbnb stays of Hatteras Island's 7 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,305, ahead of Rodanthe and Buxton.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit North Carolina?
The North Carolina Office of the Governor counted nearly 40 million domestic visitors for all of North Carolina in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Hatteras Island accounted for 1.3% of Airbnb stays in North Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearly 40 millionDomestic visitors, all of North Carolina | Domestic visitors to North Carolina | 2024 | North Carolina Office of the Governor |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Hatteras Island
Hatteras Island had 1,044 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 16,080 stays and 87,762 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.5 nights and was booked about 80 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 7 towns it tracks in Hatteras Island; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,044
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 16,080
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 87,762
- Typical stay
- 5.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 80 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Hatteras Island?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Hatteras Island in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and August. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
July ranks first, January 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, June, August, May, September, April, October, March, November, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 13.8% | 96 days |
| June | 13.1% | 95 days |
| August | 12.1% | 85 days |
| May | 9.6% | 77 days |
| September | 9.6% | 67 days |
| April | 7.7% | 63 days |
| October | 6.9% | 77 days |
| March | 6.1% | 51 days |
| November | 5.8% | 69 days |
| December | 5.5% | 56 days |
| February | 5.1% | 30 days |
| January | 4.6% | 34 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 Hatteras Island Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Hatteras Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.5%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Raleigh was the top origin city at 3.2%, ahead of Richmond at 2.7%. The figures rest on 41,142 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 Hatteras Island
Avon, Rodanthe and Buxton took 62% of Airbnb stays in Hatteras Island in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in 5 of the 7 towns, led by Rodanthe, and June in 2, led by Avon. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 1.6% in Frisco to 3.6% in Buxton.
* 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. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Hatteras Island
How many tourists visit Hatteras Island?
North Carolina as a whole had nearly 40 million domestic visitors in 2024, according to the North Carolina Office of the Governor. AirROI puts Hatteras Island at 1.3% of Airbnb stays in North Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 16,080 Airbnb stays in Hatteras Island in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Hatteras Island?
The busiest Airbnb month in Hatteras Island in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then June and August. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Hatteras Island?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Hatteras Island in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 34 days ahead, against 96 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Hatteras Island?
A typical Airbnb stay in Hatteras Island lasted 5.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 80 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.1 nights in September to 6.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Hatteras Island come from?
Of Hatteras Island 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 Raleigh at 3.2%, ahead of Richmond at 2.7%.
What is the most booked town in Hatteras Island on Airbnb?
Avon was the most booked town in Hatteras Island on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,305 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Rodanthe and Buxton.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The North Carolina Office of the Governor counts domestic visitors (nearly 40 million in 2024 across North Carolina). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 16,080 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 7 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 41,142 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.