Tourism statisticsCity2026
Hilton Head Island Tourism Statistics: 80,590 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 80,590 Airbnb stays in Hilton Head Island, in South Carolina, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was June, 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
- 472,027
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.4%
Key facts
Hilton Head Island Tourism Facts
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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 Hilton Head Island at 80,590 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Hilton Head Island added up to 472,027 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Hilton Head Island lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 85 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Hilton Head Island in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Hilton Head Island ran unbroken from March to August in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Hilton Head Island in April were booked furthest ahead, about 94 days, against 60 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.4% of Hilton Head Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Hilton Head Island took 0.3% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Hilton Head Island 2nd 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, Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island had 4,684 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 80,590 stays and 472,027 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.9 nights and was booked about 85 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,684
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 80,590
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 472,027
- Typical stay
- 5.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 85 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Hilton Head Island?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Hilton Head Island in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and May. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from March to August.
June 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: June, July, May, August, April, March, September, October, February, November, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 12.1% | 85 days |
| July | 11.6% | 80 days |
| May | 9.6% | 87 days |
| August | 9.3% | 77 days |
| April | 9.3% | 94 days |
| March | 9.2% | 87 days |
| September | 8.1% | 68 days |
| October | 7.4% | 76 days |
| February | 6.9% | 88 days |
| November | 6.1% | 84 days |
| December | 5.3% | 61 days |
| January | 5.0% | 60 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 Hilton Head Island Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Hilton Head Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.4%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Charlotte was the top origin city at 3.9%, ahead of Atlanta at 3.3%. The figures rest on 171,992 reviews, written over many years.
97.4% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 97.4%
- From abroad 2.6%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Hilton Head Island
How many tourists visit Hilton Head Island?
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 Hilton Head Island at 0.3% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 80,590 Airbnb stays in Hilton Head Island in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Hilton Head Island?
The busiest Airbnb month in Hilton Head Island in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then July and May. The six busiest months run from March to August.
What is the quietest month in Hilton Head Island?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Hilton Head Island in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 60 days ahead, against 94 days for April.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Hilton Head Island?
A typical Airbnb stay in Hilton Head Island lasted 5.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 85 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.4 nights in September to 10.0 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Hilton Head Island come from?
Of Hilton Head Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.4% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Charlotte at 3.9%, ahead of Atlanta at 3.3%.
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 80,590 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: 80,590 stays at 5.86 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 171,992 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.