Short-Term Rental Demand Climbing Ahead of World Cup

Key Points

• Short-term rental demand is surging in World Cup host cities, with bookings rising more than six months ahead of the tournament.
• Mexican host cities are seeing the largest increases in demand, driven by national pride and fewer host locations compared to the U.S.
• The World Cup is projected to significantly boost inbound international tourism to the U.S., with over 1.2 million international visitors expected.

Summary

Short-term rental bookings are rapidly increasing in anticipation of next summer's World Cup, according to data from AirDNA. Demand is particularly strong in cities hosting early matches for Team USA, Canada, and especially Mexico, where booking surges are most dramatic. The tournament is expected to provide a major lift to inbound international tourism, with over a million visitors projected to travel to the U.S., and further increases in bookings anticipated after the December 5 match draw.