Airbnb Pricing by City

Austin is one of the fastest-growing STR markets in the US, driven by major events like SXSW, ACL Festival, and F1. High seasonality with March and October peaks.

Miami's STR market is heavily seasonal with winter peak season (Jan-Mar) and summer lows. Art Basel and Spring Break drive premium pricing.

Nashville is a bachelorette and music tourism hotspot with strong summer demand. CMA Fest is the biggest pricing opportunity. Oversupply is a growing concern.

Joshua Tree is a unique desert destination driven by Instagram tourism. Coachella creates extreme demand spikes. Summer heat kills demand — dynamic pricing is critical.

NYC's strict STR regulations (Local Law 18) dramatically reduced legal supply, pushing prices up. High year-round demand makes it a strong market for compliant listings.

LA's massive STR market benefits from year-round warm weather and entertainment industry demand. Summer is peak season. Location-dependent pricing is key.

Orlando's STR market is driven by theme parks (Disney, Universal). Family-sized homes (4+ bedrooms) command premium rates. Spring break and summer are peak.

Denver benefits from dual seasonality — ski season (winter) and outdoor recreation (summer). The city is a gateway to Rocky Mountain ski resorts.

San Diego's beach-centric market peaks in summer. Comic-Con is the single biggest demand driver, with prices 2-3x normal in Gaslamp Quarter area.

Scottsdale is a classic snowbird market with massive winter peak and brutal summer lows. Spring Training and golf events drive Feb-Mar premiums. Dynamic pricing is essential.

Savannah's historic charm drives year-round tourism. St. Patrick's Day is the single biggest pricing event — the city hosts one of the largest parades in the US. Spring is peak season.

Charleston consistently ranks as a top US travel destination. Spring (April-May) is peak season with Spoleto Festival driving premium pricing. Beach proximity is a major rate factor.

Sedona's red rock scenery and spiritual tourism drive a strong STR market. Spring and fall are peak seasons with perfect hiking weather. Summer heat and monsoons suppress demand.

Hawaii's strict STR regulations (Bill 41) dramatically reduced legal supply, pushing prices up. Winter is peak season driven by mainland visitors escaping cold weather.

Lake Tahoe has extreme dual seasonality — winter ski and summer lake. April/May and Oct/Nov are shoulder seasons with deep discounts. Local STR bans have reduced supply significantly.

New Orleans is an event-driven market — Mardi Gras alone can 3x rates. Jazz Fest is the second major pricing opportunity. Summer heat and hurricane season suppress demand significantly.

Great Smoky Mountains tourism drives Gatlinburg's cabin-heavy STR market. October foliage is the biggest demand driver. Oversupply is a growing concern with rapid cabin construction.

San Antonio's River Walk and Alamo drive steady tourism. Fiesta in April is the top pricing event. More affordable than Austin, making it attractive for budget-conscious travelers.

Seattle's tech-driven economy and summer weather create strong June-September demand. Rainy winters suppress tourism but business travel stays steady. September is packed with events.

Chicago's extreme seasonality (brutal winters, vibrant summers) creates massive pricing swings. Lollapalooza is the top demand driver. Lakefront and downtown locations command premiums.

Key West commands some of the highest STR rates in Florida. Limited supply and strong winter demand create premium pricing. Fantasy Fest in October is the top event driver.

Portland's food and craft beer culture drive summer tourism. June-September is peak season with dry weather. Winter rain suppresses demand significantly.

Myrtle Beach is a classic summer beach market with extreme seasonality. June-July rates can be 2x winter rates. Oversupply is pushing ADR down — competitive pricing is critical.

SF's strict STR laws (90-day cap for unhosted) limit supply. Tech conferences (Dreamforce, GDC, WWDC) are major demand drivers. September-October is actually peak season due to warm weather.

Maui's luxury beach market commands Hawaii's highest STR rates. Post-Lahaina fire supply reduction has shifted demand to other areas. Winter whale season is peak tourism period.

Las Vegas is a year-round event-driven STR market. CES, F1, EDC, and major sporting events create extreme pricing spikes. Oversupply is the main risk as new listings flood the market.

Phoenix is a strong winter snowbird market with extreme seasonality. Summer heat crushes demand June through August. Spring training and golf events drive February-March peaks.

Dallas is a business-travel-heavy STR market with steady demand. The State Fair and Cowboys season drive fall peaks. Low seasonality makes it a stable year-round investment.

Atlanta is a convention and event-driven market with strong business travel demand. SEC Championship and Dragon Con create reliable annual spikes. Midtown and Buckhead are premium neighborhoods.

Boston's STR market benefits from world-class universities, hospitals, and a constrained housing supply that limits competition. Summer and fall foliage drive peak season. Strict regulations keep supply tight.

Washington DC combines strong government/business travel with peak tourist season around Cherry Blossom Festival. Inauguration years create once-in-four-years pricing events. Tight regulations limit supply growth.

Philadelphia offers affordable urban STR investing with growing tourism demand. Historic attractions, sports culture, and proximity to NYC and DC drive steady bookings. Fishtown and Old City are trending neighborhoods.

Tampa's STR market peaks during winter snowbird season January through March. Beach proximity and Gasparilla Festival drive demand. Summer hurricane season depresses rates significantly.

Fort Lauderdale's beachfront market commands premium rates during winter season. The International Boat Show is the single biggest pricing event. Strong Canadian and European tourist demand from December through April.

Destin and Florida's Emerald Coast are summer-dominant vacation rental markets. June-July rates can be 2x+ winter rates. The nearby 30A corridor commands even higher premiums for luxury beach homes.

Palm Springs is an extreme-seasonality desert market. Coachella and Stagecoach create the highest event premiums in the US — 3-4x normal rates. Summer heat kills demand June through August. Pool amenities are essential.

Aspen is America's premier luxury ski STR market with the highest average rates in Colorado. Dual-season demand (ski winter + summer hiking) and severely constrained supply drive consistent rate growth.

Park City peaks during Sundance Film Festival (January) and ski season. Deer Valley properties command premium rates. Summer is growing as a mountain biking and arts destination but remains secondary to winter.

Breckenridge is Colorado's most popular ski town for STR investors. Strong winter demand December through March, with a growing summer season. More accessible pricing than Aspen draws higher volume.

Big Bear Lake is Southern California's closest mountain getaway, 2 hours from LA. Dual-season demand from skiing and summer lake activities. Weekend warrior market means Friday-Saturday rates far exceed midweek.

Branson is a family-oriented vacation market in the Ozarks. Lower average rates but strong summer and holiday demand. Table Rock Lake properties and Silver Dollar City proximity are key demand drivers.

Pigeon Forge, next to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, is a cabin-heavy STR market. Dollywood and fall foliage drive peak demand. High supply growth is the main risk — cabin oversupply is a growing concern.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are affordable Gulf Coast vacation markets. Extreme summer seasonality with June-July rates nearly 3x winter. Hangout Festival creates a brief but intense spring pricing spike.

The Outer Banks is a classic family beach vacation market with extreme summer seasonality. Saturday-to-Saturday weekly rentals dominate the peak season. Large homes (4+ bedrooms) command premium rates for family reunions.

Cape Cod is a premium New England summer market with extremely compressed peak season (July-August). Winter is nearly dead. Constrained supply and affluent travelers support high summer rates. Provincetown has a distinct year-round LGBTQ+ travel market.

Santa Fe's art and culture market attracts affluent travelers year-round. Indian Market in August is the single largest pricing event. Adobe-style properties with authentic Southwestern decor command significant premiums.

Hilton Head Island is an upscale family beach and golf destination. RBC Heritage golf tournament in April kickstarts the peak season. Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes resort properties command the highest rates.

Kissimmee is the budget-friendly alternative to staying on Disney/Universal property. Massive supply of resort-community homes keeps prices competitive. Large 4+ bedroom houses for families are the sweet spot. Oversupply is a real concern.

Virginia Beach is a mid-Atlantic beach market with strong summer demand and military-related travel year-round (Naval Station Norfolk). Sandbridge offers a quieter, premium alternative to the busy Oceanfront strip.

Minneapolis is a business-travel and events market with pleasant summer tourism. The State Fair is the largest in the US by daily attendance. Cold winters depress leisure demand but corporate travel remains steady.