Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Myrtle Beach pay roughly 13% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State Sales Tax (accommodations)Applies to stays of 89 nights or fewer. Marketplace platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) collect and remit; hosts taking direct bookings must register with SCDOR and remit. | 5% | platform |
| South Carolina State Accommodations TaxStatewide 2% accommodations tax on stays of 89 nights or fewer; collected by platforms as marketplace facilitators, otherwise remitted by the host. | 2% | platform |
| State-administered local sales taxes (1% Tourism Development Fee + 1% Education Capital Improvements + 1% RIDE transportation tax)Three 1% local sales taxes collected by the state with sales tax inside Myrtle Beach city limits. The 1% RIDE III tax expired April 30, 2025 and was replaced May 1, 2025 by the voter-approved 25-year RIDE IV 1% tax, so the combined rate is unchanged. Airbnb collects 'Local Taxes collected by the State.' | 3% | platform |
| City of Myrtle Beach Local Accommodations Tax0.5% city tax on short-term/transient accommodations (rate reset July 1, 2021 under settlement with Horry County). Airbnb collects for its bookings; direct-booking hosts remit to the city monthly or quarterly, due the 20th after the period; 2% penalty per month if late. | 0.5% | varies |
| City of Myrtle Beach Hospitality Fee1% city fee on transient accommodations (also on admissions and prepared food). Airbnb collects for its bookings; direct-booking hosts remit monthly/quarterly to the city; 10% penalty for late remittance. | 1% | varies |
| Horry County Hospitality Fee / Local Accommodations Tax (inside Myrtle Beach)County rate is 1.5% on transient accommodations inside Myrtle Beach city limits (3% in unincorporated Horry County). Airbnb collects for its bookings; otherwise the host must open a county account and remit, due the 20th of the following month. Combined guest tax load inside city limits totals approximately 13%. | 1.5% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Myrtle Beach stay?
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Myrtle Beach occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| South Carolina State Sales Tax (accommodations) (5%)· usually collected by platform | $22.50 |
| South Carolina State Accommodations Tax (2%)· usually collected by platform | $9.00 |
| State-administered local sales taxes (1% Tourism Development Fee + 1% Education Capital Improvements + 1% RIDE transportation tax) (3%)· usually collected by platform | $13.50 |
| City of Myrtle Beach Local Accommodations Tax (0.5%)· collection varies | $2.25 |
| City of Myrtle Beach Hospitality Fee (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Horry County Hospitality Fee / Local Accommodations Tax (inside Myrtle Beach) (1.5%)· collection varies | $6.75 |
| Total tax (13%) | $58.50 |
| Guest pays | $508.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Myrtle Beach and your booking platform.