Is The FIFA World Cup Coming to Your Short-Term Rental?
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to drive significant demand and revenue for short-term rentals in host cities. Hosts should prioritize early pricing adjustments based on real-time booking data, focusing on revenue per available night (RevPAN) to maximize earnings.
Key Insights
- •Across markets, the trend is consistent: Pricing power appears first, and occupancy will follow as match dates approach.
- •Kansas City is leading early, with occupancy reaching 22% and ADR climbing to $402.19, representing more than 300% growth, and RevPAN is up $109 year over year.
- •In several cities, short-term rental prices have already doubled or more.
Action Items
- ✓Set prices early and adjust dynamically.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Optimize listings for international travelers.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Review minimum stay rules strategically.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Beyond: Use Beyond’s property analyzer tool to see exactly how much you could earn per listing, occupancy rates and more!
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts who wait for confirmed match schedules or visible sell-outs risk pricing too low during the highest-value booking window.
- ⚠Pricing mistakes during events of this scale can result in thousands of dollars in lost revenue per booking.
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