U.S. Review June 2026: World Cup Demand Drives a Stronger Summer
Published: July 17, 2026
Bram Gallagher
| Market | Demand Pacing YoY Change |
|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 638% |
| Baton Rouge | 466% |
| Green Bay | 240% |
| South Bend | 89% |
| State College | 47% |
| Eugene | 43% |
| Birmingham | 43% |
| Baltimore | 43% |
| El Paso | 42% |
| Bloomington | 39% |
ARTICLE SUMMARY
The U.S. short-term rental market gained momentum in June as World Cup host cities drove strong pricing growth. Discover the trends shaping supply, demand, and performance through the rest of summer and into the fall.

Bram Gallagher
AirDNA Director of Economics and Forecasting
Bram Gallagher is an Economist at AirDNA, specializing in uncovering insights that drive smarter short-term rental decisions. He put his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Georgia to work researching and forecasting hotel data with CBRE prior to joining AirDNA, as well as teaching economics at a number of universities. In his spare time, Bram enjoys making wooden furniture with hand tools.