South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana, experienced a surge in visitors over the weekend, driven by major musical performances including Zach Bryan at Notre Dame Stadium and Kool & the Gang in Elkhart. According to AirDNA, short-term rental reservations more than doubled, jumping from a regional average of 480 to over 950 bookings on Saturday alone. Occupancy reached 94% with nightly rates averaging $657.18. The local tourism office expects further economic boosts with the start of Notre Dame’s football season, where each home game typically contributes around $36 million to the area’s economy.

The entire area (...) is almost entirely full at 94% with an average rate of $657.18. So, really significant performance gains.

South Bend and Elkhart short-term rentals hit 94% occupancy during a concert-filled weekend, with rates averaging $657, per AirDNA.

Concerts in South Bend, Elkhart bring weekend boom to local economy, short-term rentals

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