Local favorites for Airbnbs in Central Texas

• "Local travel is growing twice as fast as long-distance travel on Airbnb," a statement from the home rental company reads.

Zoom in: Texas is among the top 10 states with the highest percentage of in-state travel, according to Airbnb's study.

• More than 50% of Texans who used the platform used it to stay in-state in the first half of 2024.
• Austinites traveled to Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Corpus Christi and Galveston more than anywhere else, the study found.

Zoom out: Here are the three most popular Airbnb listings among Austinites, according to the platform:

• This pretty cabin — s'mores kit included! — in Wimberley.
• A bright, nifty home in Pflugerville.
• A dog-friendly cottage, surrounded by olive and fruit trees in Johnson City.

Driving the news: As Labor Day approaches, falling gas prices in Texas are providing an extra incentive for local travel.

By the numbers: The average price for regular gas in Austin as of Thursday is $2.97, down from $3.42 a year ago, AAA data shows.

• In Texas, the average price for regular gas is $2.96, below the national average, and down from $3.40 this time last year.