Hotel prices in World Cup cities are about 50 percent higher on game days

How The FIFA World Cup Affects Short-Term Rental Markets

AirDNA reports short-term rental bookings in Mexico's three World Cup host cities surged 186% on matchdays with nightly rates up 72% YoY; U.S. and Canadian cities saw far smaller spikes. Vacancy rates remain elevated and hotel demand has underperformed expectations, signaling potential last-minute price softening before the June 11 kickoff.