Vacation Rental Industry Statistics
The US vacation rental industry is predicted to become the most valuable in the world, with a value of estimated at over $15.1 billion. This sector holds 31.3% of all private accommodations in the US, most of which are small businesses. The domestic customer usage rate is 15.3%, and it is predicted that the industry could make up to $17.66 billion in 2022. Generally, vacation rental management firms are spending $4,094 every month on digital technologies.
Vacation Rental Industry trends
The vacation rental sector has been flourishing for a while now, and in 2021, it experienced a rise of 22.76% in comparison to 2020. From 2011 to 2019, bookings surged by a whopping 240%, and a survey indicates that 86% of people will book a vacation rental in 2022. Additionally, it is forecasted that the industry will witness an 8.49% yearly growth rate from 2022 to 2026. In the US, 600,000 homes have been rented out through online platforms such as Airbnb, which accounts for 5% of all vacation rental stays. Additionally, 23% of Americans have reportedly tried out short-term rental services.
The vacation rental industry experienced a substantial financial gain in 2021, with income increasing more than pre-pandemic amounts by 26%. Costs for services like software, membership fees, and ads have also gone up. Usage of vacation rentals has risen to 15.3% of the population, with each customer spending $300 on average. Estimates of $15.338 billion in US industry revenue were almost spot-on, only differing by 1.55%.