Map Shows Cities Seeing Biggest Booking Boost From FIFA World Cup
Summary
Cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games are seeing different levels of demand for short-term rental bookings like Airbnb. Some places like Kansas City and Dallas have large increases in bookings, while others such as New York have less interest than expected.Key Facts
- Kansas City has the biggest rise in rental bookings, with a 49% average increase compared to last year.
- Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas saw booking rises of 27% and 45%, respectively.
- Miami experienced a 40% jump in rental bookings for the World Cup.
- New York’s short-term rental bookings decreased by nearly 5%, despite hosting games.
- Hotel officials in New York expect to lose over $100 million in room revenue during the event.
- Airbnb reported its largest booking surge related to the World Cup, forecasting many more guests compared to past major events.
- Last-minute bookings are common as fans wait to see which teams advance.
- Some matches have had empty seats, possibly due to high ticket prices and the larger tournament format of 48 teams.
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