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Padre Island Tourism Statistics: 101,260 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 101,260 Airbnb stays in Padre Island, in Texas, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026, with South Padre Island the most booked town. The busiest month was July. All of Texas had more than 129 million visitors in 2024, the Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 498,796
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 89%
Key facts
Padre Island Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) puts all of Texas at more than 129 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Padre Island at 101,260 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Padre Island added up to 498,796 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Padre Island lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 45 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in Padre Island in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by June and August, with December the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Padre Island had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were July, June and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Padre Island in February were booked furthest ahead, about 75 days, against 33 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 89% of Padre Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Mexico at 8.8% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Padre Island took 5.1% of all Airbnb stays in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates South Padre Island had the most Airbnb stays of Padre Island's 2 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 53,620, ahead of Corpus Christi.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Texas?
The Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) counted more than 129 million visitors for all of Texas in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Padre Island accounted for 5.1% of Airbnb stays in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 129 millionVisitors, all of Texas | 62 million from out of state plus 67 million from within Texas, as reported by the Office of the Governor | 2024 | Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Padre Island
Padre Island had 4,453 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 101,260 stays and 498,796 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 45 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 2 towns it tracks in Padre Island; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,453
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 101,260
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 498,796
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 45 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Padre Island?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in Padre Island in the 12 months to October 2026, then June and August. December was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
July ranks first, December 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: July, June, August, February, March, May, September, October, January, April, November, December.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 11.8% | 52 days |
| June | 10.9% | 45 days |
| August | 9.0% | 36 days |
| February | 9.0% | 75 days |
| March | 8.9% | 41 days |
| May | 8.2% | 40 days |
| September | 7.8% | 33 days |
| October | 7.3% | 40 days |
| January | 7.2% | 64 days |
| April | 6.9% | 42 days |
| November | 6.6% | 41 days |
| December | 6.5% | 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 Padre Island Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Padre Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (89%), and the top countries abroad were Mexico at 8.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, San Antonio was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of Austin at 7.8%. The figures rest on 265,227 reviews, written over many years.
89% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 89%
- From abroad 11%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Padre Island
July is the busiest Airbnb month in all 2 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 3.6% in Corpus Christi to 18% in South Padre Island.
| South Padre Island | 53,620 |
| Corpus Christi | 47,640 |
* 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.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Padre Island
How many tourists visit Padre Island?
Texas as a whole had more than 129 million visitors in 2024, according to the Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas). AirROI puts Padre Island at 5.1% of Airbnb stays in Texas in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 101,260 Airbnb stays in Padre Island in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Padre Island?
The busiest Airbnb month in Padre Island in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then June and August.
What is the quietest month in Padre Island?
December was the quietest Airbnb month in Padre Island in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in December were booked about 42 days ahead, against 75 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Padre Island?
A typical Airbnb stay in Padre Island lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 45 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.2 nights in September to 12.1 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Padre Island come from?
Of Padre Island Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 89% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Mexico at 8.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was San Antonio at 12%, ahead of Austin at 7.8%.
What is the most booked town in Padre Island on Airbnb?
South Padre Island was the most booked town in Padre Island on Airbnb, with an estimated 53,620 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Corpus Christi.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) counts visitors (more than 129 million in 2024 across Texas). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 101,260 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 2 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 265,227 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.