Jackson Hole tops summer season 2026 short-term rental bookings, information exhibits

Some Americans are already locking of their summer season journey plans, and this yr’s prime vacation spot might come as a shock.

New information from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, exhibits Jackson Hole, Wyoming, main the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer season 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved between June and August, Realtor.com reported.

Experts say this factors to a broader shift in journey preferences.

“We’re seeing a fascinating shift in the short-term rental market for Summer 2026,” Charlie Lankston, government editor at Realtor.com, instructed FOX Business in an e mail. “While a beach house has always been the gold standard, data from AirDNA shows that some travelers are now choosing to trade the ocean for the mountains.”

Jackson Hole’s enchantment lies in its combine of outside experiences, from whitewater rafting and canoeing to wildlife viewing in Grand Teton National Park, in keeping with Realtor.com.

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Here are the highest 10 summer season locations based mostly on booked occupancy charges for short-term leases from June by way of August 2026, in keeping with AirDNA:

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Booked occupancy fee: 45.5%

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Booked occupancy fee: 44%

Door County, Wisconsin

Booked occupancy fee: 42.6%

Outer Banks, North Carolina

Booked occupancy fee: 41.4%

Maine seashores

Booked occupancy fee: 40.7%

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Newport, Rhode Island

Booked occupancy fee: 40.4%

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Booked occupancy fee: 40.3%

Maine (Down East/Acadia coast)

Booked occupancy fee: 40.2%

Michigan west coast

Booked occupancy fee: 39.4%

Atlantic City/Ocean City, New Jersey

Booked occupancy fee: 38.7%

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At the identical time, demand is rising sharply in cities set to host matches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“We’re also seeing a World Cup windfall with demand in host cities like Fort Worth and Kansas City increasing drastically,” Lankston instructed FOX Business.

With accommodations in these markets anticipated to fill rapidly, short-term leases are poised to learn.

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“Between the $750 host incentives from Airbnb and the surging occupancy rates, the 2026 rental season is shaping up to be a lucrative side hustle for many American homeowners in these metros,” Lankston added.