World Cup lifted Vancouver short-term rental revenue mainly through higher rates

Vancouver short-term rentals brought in nearly $24 million more in revenue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to AirDNA’s analysis of the tournament’s 16 host cities. Revenue in Vancouver rose 33 per cent year over year.

Most of that increase came from higher nightly rates rather than additional bookings. AirDNA estimated about $22.9 million of the gain was rate-driven, while roughly $840,000 came from extra nights booked. The firm said the tournament gave hosts more pricing power but did not generate the expected surge of incremental guests.

Occupancy in Vancouver fell 15 per cent from a year earlier as short-term rental supply grew ahead of the event and demand remained muted. The city saw a 130 per cent year-over-year increase in short-term rental licence applications in January, while Airbnb offered an incentive for new hosts to list and host their first guests by July 2026.

Match days produced the strongest rate gains, particularly during the group stage. The June 13 Australia–Türkiye match saw booked rates rise 56 per cent, although occupancy fell five per cent. Later knockout matches posted more modest growth, which AirDNA linked to fans being less able to commit before the competing teams were known.