Tourism statisticsCity2026
Charleston Tourism Statistics: 76,711 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 76,711 Airbnb stays in Charleston, in South Carolina, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was March, and the quietest was January. All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 327,004
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.1%
Key facts
Charleston Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the United States at 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Charleston at 76,711 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Charleston added up to 327,004 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Charleston lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Charleston in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by April and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Charleston ran unbroken from March to June in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Charleston in May were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 42 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.1% of Charleston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Charleston took 0.3% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Charleston 4th for Airbnb stays among the 45 towns it lists in South Carolina in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United States?
UN Tourism counted 72.4 million international tourist arrivals for all of the United States in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Charleston accounted for 0.3% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of United States | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Charleston
Charleston had 1,947 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 76,711 stays and 327,004 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.3 nights and was booked about 59 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,947
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 76,711
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 327,004
- Typical stay
- 4.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 59 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Charleston?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Charleston in the 12 months to October 2026, then April and May. January was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from March to June.
March 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: March, April, May, June, October, July, September, August, November, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 9.7% | 63 days |
| April | 9.5% | 71 days |
| May | 9.5% | 73 days |
| June | 9.3% | 63 days |
| October | 9.0% | 68 days |
| July | 8.6% | 58 days |
| September | 8.3% | 60 days |
| August | 8.0% | 54 days |
| November | 7.9% | 64 days |
| December | 7.2% | 49 days |
| February | 6.8% | 52 days |
| January | 6.1% | 42 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 Charleston Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Charleston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.1%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 3.1%, ahead of Charlotte at 2.9%. The figures rest on 230,438 reviews, written over many years.
96.1% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.1%
- From abroad 3.9%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Charleston
How many tourists visit Charleston?
The United States as a whole had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Charleston at 0.3% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 76,711 Airbnb stays in Charleston in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Charleston?
The busiest Airbnb month in Charleston in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then April and May. The four busiest months run from March to June.
What is the quietest month in Charleston?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Charleston in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 42 days ahead, against 73 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Charleston?
A typical Airbnb stay in Charleston lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 59 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 5.1 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Charleston come from?
Of Charleston Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.1% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 3.1%, ahead of Charlotte at 2.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (72.4 million in 2024 across the United States). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 76,711 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: 76,711 stays at 4.26 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 230,438 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.