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Charlottesville Tourism Statistics: 19,162 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 19,162 Airbnb stays in Charlottesville, in Virginia, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January. All of Virginia had 117.1 million visitors in 2025, Virginia Tourism Corporation reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 93,620
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 96.8%
Key facts
Charlottesville Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Virginia Tourism Corporation puts all of Virginia at 117.1 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Charlottesville at 19,162 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Charlottesville added up to 93,620 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Charlottesville lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Charlottesville in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Charlottesville had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, September and May.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Charlottesville in May were booked furthest ahead, about 103 days, against 31 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 96.8% of Charlottesville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI estimates Charlottesville took 4.0% of all Airbnb stays in Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Charlottesville 5th for Airbnb stays among the 43 towns it lists in Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Virginia?
Virginia Tourism Corporation counted 117.1 million visitors for all of Virginia in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Charlottesville accounted for 4.0% of Airbnb stays in Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117.1 millionVisitors, all of Virginia | Total visitors to Virginia | 2025 | Virginia Tourism Corporation |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Charlottesville
Charlottesville had 688 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 19,162 stays and 93,620 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.9 nights and was booked about 62 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 688
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 19,162
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 93,620
- Typical stay
- 4.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 62 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Charlottesville?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Charlottesville in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and May. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October 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: October, September, May, August, June, November, July, April, December, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 10.4% | 77 days |
| September | 9.2% | 66 days |
| May | 9.0% | 103 days |
| August | 9.0% | 51 days |
| June | 8.8% | 60 days |
| November | 8.8% | 82 days |
| July | 8.7% | 52 days |
| April | 8.5% | 71 days |
| December | 7.7% | 39 days |
| March | 7.4% | 41 days |
| February | 6.3% | 34 days |
| January | 6.3% | 31 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 Charlottesville Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all Charlottesville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (96.8%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Washington was the top origin city at 5.4%, ahead of Richmond at 4.3%. The figures rest on 75,687 reviews, written over many years.
96.8% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 96.8%
- From abroad 3.2%
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Charlottesville
How many tourists visit Charlottesville?
Virginia as a whole had 117.1 million visitors in 2025, according to Virginia Tourism Corporation. AirROI puts Charlottesville at 4.0% of Airbnb stays in Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 19,162 Airbnb stays in Charlottesville in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Charlottesville?
The busiest Airbnb month in Charlottesville in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then September and May.
What is the quietest month in Charlottesville?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Charlottesville in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 31 days ahead, against 103 days for May.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Charlottesville?
A typical Airbnb stay in Charlottesville lasted 4.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 62 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 5.6 nights in June.
Where do Airbnb guests in Charlottesville come from?
Of Charlottesville Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 96.8% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Washington at 5.4%, ahead of Richmond at 4.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Virginia Tourism Corporation counts visitors (117.1 million in 2025 across Virginia). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 19,162 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: 19,162 stays at 4.89 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 75,687 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.