Short-Term Rental Bookings Surge for 2026 FIFA World Cup

2/4/2026

Early data show short-term rental demand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is surging across U.S. host cities, with bookings per property rising sharply year over year. Boston leads with an 869% increase, followed by Kansas City at 606% and Philadelphia at 275%, according to analytics firm Key Data. However, travel patterns are shifting toward shorter, match-driven stays rather than extended vacations. Average lengths of stay are falling significantly across markets, including in Boston, Dallas, and Philadelphia. This hotel-like demand creates strong revenue potential but challenges operators using minimum stay rules or weeklong pricing models, which may limit their ability to capture high-intensity, short-duration World Cup bookings.

Travel Agent Central (02/03/2026)