Miami World Cup matches fuel surge in short-term rental demand

Driving the news: Miami — which is hosting seven matches between June 15 and July 18 — has seen nightly demand increase between 54% and 118% year over year for some match days, according to data from AirDNA.

• Booked rates are going as high as $346 for the quarter-final round, up 24% compared to the same time in 2025.

Yes, but: A majority of Miami's listings remain unbooked. During the group stage, about 37% of listings are booked, per AirDNA data.

• Last year, Miami had an occupancy rate of about 62% in June and July, according to AirDNA economist Bram Gallagher, who tells Axios he expects rooms to continue filling up as the tournament draws closer.

Between the lines: Beyond the group stage, fans don't know yet where their teams may play, which could lead to last-minute bookings, he said.

• "I think we will see rates higher than that this year, particularly on game days and the days before, but also in certain sub markets such as Venetian/Star Islands and Pinewood..." he wrote in an email.