How the U.S. Tourism Slump Is Hitting Short-Term Rentals: Exclusive
A decline in international tourism is disproportionately affecting U.S. short-term rentals, with demand dropping more sharply than overall visitation, according to AirDNA data shared exclusively with Skift. The drop is particularly pronounced in leisure travel, which drives vacation rental bookings. Some of the largest tourist-sending countries are seeing steeper declines in rental demand, signaling ongoing challenges for the sector. The trend has been evident since early 2025 and continues into the first quarter of 2026.
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Short-Term Rentals How the U.S. Tourism Slump Is Hitting Short-Term Rentals: Exclusive Bailey Schulz April 28th, 2026 at 10:17 AM EDT Photo Credit: A busy day in Times Square. Wikimedia Commons / Jakubhal Skift Take Headline tourism numbers undersell how hard the international slowdown is hitting U.S. vacation rentals. Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email Which U.S. states have been most affected by the decline in international short-term rental demand? What are the main reasons behind the sharp decline in Canadian travelers booking U.S.
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