As North America prepared for the April 8th total solar eclipse, demand for short-term rentals in the path of totality surged. According to AirDNA’s Jamie Lane, 92% of Airbnb and Vrbo listings in the eclipse zone were booked for April 7th, far above the typical 30% occupancy rate. However, hosts missed out on major revenue gains by not raising prices in time, most bookings were made months in advance at standard rates. With only a modest increase in average nightly price, total extra revenue is estimated at just $44 million. Future eclipses in the U.S. won’t occur again until the 2030s and beyond.

On a typical Sunday night in April around 30% of homes listed for short-term rental on Airbnb or Vrbo in areas in or around the eclipse’s path are occupied.

AirDNA data reveals 92% of short-term rentals booked for April’s eclipse, but most hosts missed the chance to raise rates in time.

Airbnb bookings for the solar eclipse reach astronomical levels

Calculate potential short term rental earnings

Actionable data and insights to help you optimize and grow

Find great investment opportunities to grow your portfolio

Increase revenue with competitive analysis

Win and retain clients, grow your business.

Build custom comps to benchmark performance

Unlock crucial travel and tourism trends by destination

Invest with confidence using advanced market insights

Research Solutions

Features

Feature

Enterprise Solutions

Investing Resources

Investing Resources Right Side

Free Tools

Hosting Resources

Ressources pour les hôtes

Airbnb bookings for the solar eclipse reach astronomical levels