Tourism statisticsState2026
Rhode Island Tourism Statistics: 29.4M Visitors in 2024
Rhode Island recorded 29.4 million visitors in 2024, the Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island reports. AirROI estimates 101,535 Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026, with Providence the most booked town. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 520,261
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 94.6%
Key facts
Rhode Island Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island puts Rhode Island at 29.4 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Rhode Island at 101,535 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Rhode Island added up to 520,261 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Rhode Island lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 71 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Rhode Island ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in July were booked furthest ahead, about 98 days, against 27 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94.6% of Rhode Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and the United Kingdom at 1.3% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI ranks Rhode Island 43rd for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Providence had the most Airbnb stays of the 9 towns it lists in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026, at 26,452, ahead of Newport and Middletown.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Rhode Island?
The Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island counted 29.4 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.4 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Rhode Island | 2024 | Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Rhode Island
Rhode Island had 4,218 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 101,535 stays and 520,261 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 71 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 22 towns it tracks in Rhode Island; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,218
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 101,535
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 520,261
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 71 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Rhode Island?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and June. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August 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: August, July, June, September, October, May, November, April, December, March, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.3% | 90 days |
| July | 11.9% | 98 days |
| June | 10.2% | 82 days |
| September | 9.8% | 67 days |
| October | 8.9% | 63 days |
| May | 8.4% | 83 days |
| November | 7.3% | 46 days |
| April | 6.9% | 47 days |
| December | 6.8% | 44 days |
| March | 6.5% | 33 days |
| January | 5.6% | 29 days |
| February | 5.4% | 27 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 Rhode Island Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Rhode Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (94.6%), and the top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.3%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 9.2%, ahead of Boston at 4.3%. The figures rest on 330,057 reviews, written over many years.
94.6% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 94.6%
- From abroad 5.4%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Rhode Island
Providence, Newport and Middletown took 56% of Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 9 towns, led by Providence, and July in 3, led by Narragansett. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from under 1% in New Shoreham to 8.8% in Providence.
| Providence | 26,452 |
| Newport | 18,543 |
| Middletown | 11,736 |
| Narragansett | 8,876 |
| South Kingstown | 5,950 |
| Portsmouth | 3,888 |
| Westerly | 3,617 |
| Bristol | 3,064 |
| New Shoreham | 2,577 |
* 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 9 of Rhode Island's 22 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 Rhode Island
How many tourists visit Rhode Island?
Rhode Island had 29.4 million visitors in 2024, according to the Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island. AirROI estimates 101,535 Airbnb stays in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Rhode Island?
The busiest Airbnb month in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Rhode Island?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Rhode Island in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 27 days ahead, against 98 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Rhode Island?
A typical Airbnb stay in Rhode Island lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 71 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 5.7 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Rhode Island come from?
Of Rhode Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94.6% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United Kingdom at 1.3%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 9.2%, ahead of Boston at 4.3%.
What is the most booked town in Rhode Island on Airbnb?
Providence was the most booked town in Rhode Island on Airbnb, with an estimated 26,452 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Newport and Middletown.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island counts visitors (29.4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 101,535 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 22 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 330,057 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.