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Raleigh Tourism Statistics: 43,995 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 43,995 Airbnb stays in Raleigh, in North Carolina, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January. 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
- 217,643
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.4%
Key facts
Raleigh 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 Raleigh at 43,995 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Raleigh added up to 217,643 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Raleigh lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 33 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Raleigh in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Raleigh had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, August and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Raleigh in May were booked furthest ahead, about 46 days, against 22 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.4% of Raleigh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Raleigh took 3.6% of all Airbnb stays in North Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Raleigh 4th for Airbnb stays among the 111 towns it lists in North Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026.
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, Raleigh accounted for 3.6% 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 Raleigh
Raleigh had 1,764 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 43,995 stays and 217,643 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 33 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,764
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 43,995
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 217,643
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 33 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Raleigh?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Raleigh in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October 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: October, August, June, May, September, March, November, July, December, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.7% | 36 days |
| August | 8.9% | 30 days |
| June | 8.8% | 33 days |
| May | 8.8% | 46 days |
| September | 8.7% | 31 days |
| March | 8.5% | 28 days |
| November | 8.5% | 34 days |
| July | 8.4% | 45 days |
| December | 8.2% | 25 days |
| April | 7.6% | 31 days |
| February | 7.2% | 39 days |
| January | 6.8% | 22 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 Raleigh Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Raleigh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.4%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Raleigh was the top origin city at 5.8%, ahead of Charlotte at 4.2%. The figures rest on 135,929 reviews, written over many years.
96.4% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.4%
- From abroad 3.6%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Raleigh
How many tourists visit Raleigh?
North Carolina as a whole had nearly 40 million domestic visitors in 2024, according to the North Carolina Office of the Governor. AirROI puts Raleigh at 3.6% of Airbnb stays in North Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 43,995 Airbnb stays in Raleigh in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Raleigh?
The busiest Airbnb month in Raleigh in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then August and June.
What is the quietest month in Raleigh?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Raleigh in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 22 days ahead, against 46 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Raleigh?
A typical Airbnb stay in Raleigh lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 33 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.9 nights in September to 5.6 nights in June.
Where do Airbnb guests in Raleigh come from?
Of Raleigh Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.4% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Raleigh at 5.8%, ahead of Charlotte at 4.2%.
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 43,995 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: 43,995 stays at 4.95 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 135,929 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.