Tourism statisticsState2026
West Virginia Tourism Statistics: 77.2M Visitors in 2024
West Virginia recorded 77.2 million visitors in 2024, the West Virginia Department of Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 112,740 Airbnb stays in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Snowshoe the most booked town. The busiest month was July.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 437,287
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- July
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 97.7%
Key facts
West Virginia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The West Virginia Department of Tourism puts West Virginia at 77.2 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in West Virginia at 112,740 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in West Virginia added up to 437,287 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in West Virginia lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 47 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks July the busiest Airbnb month in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and June, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in West Virginia ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in West Virginia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 59 days, against 31 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97.7% of West Virginia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States.
By place
- AirROI ranks West Virginia 42nd for Airbnb stays among the United States' 51 states in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Snowshoe had the most Airbnb stays of the 10 towns it lists in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 11,305, ahead of Davis and Berkeley Springs.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit West Virginia?
The West Virginia Department of Tourism counted 77.2 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77.2 millionVisitors | Total visitor volume to West Virginia | 2024 | West Virginia Department of Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in West Virginia
West Virginia had 4,183 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 112,740 stays and 437,287 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.9 nights and was booked about 47 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 57 towns it tracks in West Virginia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,183
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 112,740
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 437,287
- Typical stay
- 3.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 47 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in West Virginia?
On Airbnb, July was the busiest month in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and June. April was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
July ranks first, April 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, October, June, August, September, May, November, December, January, March, February, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| July | 9.8% | 59 days |
| October | 9.4% | 57 days |
| June | 9.4% | 52 days |
| August | 9.3% | 49 days |
| September | 8.6% | 44 days |
| May | 8.0% | 45 days |
| November | 7.9% | 49 days |
| December | 7.9% | 43 days |
| January | 7.8% | 39 days |
| March | 7.3% | 31 days |
| February | 7.3% | 39 days |
| April | 7.3% | 38 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 West Virginia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Nearly all West Virginia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (97.7%), AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Washington was the top origin city at 5.1%, ahead of Pittsburgh at 2.3%. The figures rest on 320,717 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 origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in West Virginia
Snowshoe, Davis and Berkeley Springs took 24% of Airbnb stays in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026. July is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 10 towns, led by Berkeley Springs, and August in 3, led by Harpers Ferry. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 1.3% in Snowshoe to 3.2% in Harpers Ferry.
| Snowshoe | 11,305 |
| Davis | 8,614 |
| Berkeley Springs | 7,058 |
| Harpers Ferry | 6,550 |
| Fayetteville | 6,474 |
| Hedgesville | 4,544 |
| Morgantown | 4,253 |
| Huntington | 2,977 |
| Charleston | 2,791 |
| Martinsburg | 1,368 |
* 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, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 10 of West Virginia's 57 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in West Virginia
How many tourists visit West Virginia?
West Virginia had 77.2 million visitors in 2024, according to the West Virginia Department of Tourism. AirROI estimates 112,740 Airbnb stays in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in West Virginia?
The busiest Airbnb month in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026 was July, then October and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in West Virginia?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in West Virginia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 38 days ahead, against 59 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in West Virginia?
A typical Airbnb stay in West Virginia lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 47 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 4.5 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in West Virginia come from?
Of West Virginia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Washington at 5.1%, ahead of Pittsburgh at 2.3%.
What is the most booked town in West Virginia on Airbnb?
Snowshoe was the most booked town in West Virginia on Airbnb, with an estimated 11,305 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Davis and Berkeley Springs.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The West Virginia Department of Tourism counts visitors (77.2 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 112,740 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 57 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 320,717 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.