NY/NJ Avg Earnings
Airbnb New Host Bonus
Nightly Rate Surge
The World Cup started TODAY and millions of international fans have already arrived in 11 US host cities. Hotels are full. Airbnb demand is surging. A Deloitte analysis commissioned by Airbnb projects the average host will earn $3,000β$5,700 during the tournament β and Airbnb is paying new hosts a $750 cash bonus just to list. Here’s the full city-by-city breakdown.
Projected Host Earnings by US City
| City | Avg Nightly Rate | Projected Total Earnings | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| π New York / New Jersey | $450+/night | $5,700 avg | 8 matches + Final |
| Boston | $339/night | $5,000+ avg | 7 matches |
| Los Angeles | $305/night | $5,000+ avg | 8 matches |
| Seattle | $303/night | $4,000+ avg | 6 matches |
| Miami | $280/night | $3,500+ avg | 7 matches |
| Dallas | $260/night | $3,000+ avg | 9 matches |
| Atlanta | $250/night | $3,000+ avg | 8 matches |
| San Francisco | $240/night | $2,800+ avg | 6 matches |
| Kansas City | $230/night | $2,500+ avg | 6 matches |
| Houston | $220/night | $2,200+ avg | 7 matches |
| Philadelphia | $200/night | $1,900+ avg | 7 matches |
“Hotel rates in World Cup host cities are up 300%. Short-term rental hosts with flexible pricing are capturing what hotels are pricing out.”
β New York Times Β· June 2026
π― THE $750 AIRBNB NEW HOST BONUS
Airbnb is running its largest-ever new host incentive program. New entire-home hosts in any of the 16 World Cup host cities who welcome their first guests before July 31, 2026 receive a $750 USD cash bonus β on top of whatever they earn from guests. This is Airbnb’s clearest signal yet that supply is too low and they are paying people to list. If you’ve ever considered hosting, this is the moment.
How to Start Hosting in 5 Steps Tonight
Create Your Airbnb Listing Tonight
Go to airbnb.com/host and create your listing. Take clear photos of every room, write an honest description, and set house rules. Airbnb’s app walks you through the entire setup in under 30 minutes.
Price Using Dynamic Pricing
Enable Airbnb’s Smart Pricing tool or use a third-party tool like PriceLabs. Match-day rates can be set 50β200% above your normal rate. The data shows match-day premiums of up to +387% in some cities.
Add a World Cup Welcome Guide
Guests attending the World Cup want local tips β restaurants, transit, fan zones, nearest stadium. Hosts who add this information in their welcome guide get more 5-star reviews and repeat bookings.
Claim Your $750 Bonus
The bonus applies automatically to new entire-home hosts who list and complete their first booking by July 31. You don’t need a code β just list and host. The bonus is paid after your first completed stay.
Protect Your Property
Add AirCover (Airbnb’s built-in host protection) and consider supplemental short-term rental insurance. Set clear check-in and check-out times and screen guests with Airbnb’s ID verification tool before confirming bookings.
π Your Home = Your World Cup Revenue
The tournament runs until July 19. Every match day near a host city is a potential booking. New York hosts could earn $5,700+ and get an extra $750 bonus on top. Listings are live within hours. Start tonight.