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.