Tourism statisticsCity2026
Myrtle Beach Tourism Statistics: 170,852 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 170,852 Airbnb stays in Myrtle Beach, 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
- 791,896
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- June
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.7%
Key facts
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach at 170,852 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Myrtle Beach added up to 791,896 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Myrtle Beach lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks June the busiest Airbnb month in Myrtle Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and August, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Myrtle Beach ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Myrtle Beach in July were booked furthest ahead, about 63 days, against 32 days for December, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.7% of Myrtle Beach Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Canada at 1.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Myrtle Beach took 0.6% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Myrtle Beach first 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, Myrtle Beach accounted for 0.6% 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 Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach had 8,669 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 170,852 stays and 791,896 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 53 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 8,669
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 170,852
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 791,896
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Myrtle Beach?
On Airbnb, June was the busiest month in Myrtle Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and August. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
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, August, May, September, April, March, October, February, November, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| June | 12.1% | 62 days |
| July | 11.9% | 63 days |
| August | 10.5% | 55 days |
| May | 8.9% | 48 days |
| September | 8.8% | 49 days |
| April | 8.1% | 43 days |
| March | 8.1% | 50 days |
| October | 7.8% | 49 days |
| February | 6.4% | 44 days |
| November | 6.2% | 45 days |
| December | 5.9% | 32 days |
| January | 5.2% | 33 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 Myrtle Beach Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Myrtle Beach Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.7%), and the top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Charlotte was the top origin city at 4.4%, ahead of Raleigh at 1.8%. The figures rest on 336,619 reviews, written over many years.
97.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 97.7%
- From abroad 2.3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Myrtle Beach
How many tourists visit Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach at 0.6% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 170,852 Airbnb stays in Myrtle Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Myrtle Beach?
The busiest Airbnb month in Myrtle Beach in the 12 months to October 2026 was June, then July and August. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Myrtle Beach?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Myrtle Beach in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 33 days ahead, against 63 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Myrtle Beach?
A typical Airbnb stay in Myrtle Beach lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 6.6 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Myrtle Beach come from?
Of Myrtle Beach Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Canada at 1.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Charlotte at 4.4%, ahead of Raleigh at 1.8%.
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 170,852 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: 170,852 stays at 4.63 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 336,619 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.