Need a place to stay for the World Cup in Miami? Here are 5 takeaways

South Florida has four of the top 10 most-booked World Cup matches for short-term rentals, with the Brazil-Scotland game on June 24 leading the entire tournament. Airbnb is offering $750 to first-time hosts in the 16 World Cup host cities.

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Here are the highlights:

• The Brazil-Scotland match at Hard Rock Stadium has drawn 12,614 short-term rental bookings for the eve or night of the game, making it the No. 1 match across all World Cup host cities, according to data firm AirDNA. Colombia-Portugal, played three days later at the same venue, ranks second.

• Average nightly rates in Miami-Fort Lauderdale for group stage matches sit at $296, only 18% above the same period in 2025. AirDNA attributes the modest price bump to abundant supply in South Florida, though the rate is still the third highest among host cities.

• Miami’s 159% jump in short-term rental demand trails other host metros. Guadalajara leads at 1,159%, and Kansas City tops U.S. cities at 345%.

• Airbnb calls the $750 bonus its “biggest new host incentive ever.” To qualify, hosts must have no active listings as of Feb. 1, 2026, register on the reward landing page before publishing, list an entire home in an eligible zone and complete a reservation of at least $100 before taxes by July 31.

• Airbnb estimates more than 380,000 guests will stay in its listed homes during the tournament, contributing $3.6 billion to local host city economies. Hotels are still expected to account for the majority of accommodations, according to AirDNA.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Miami Herald journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.️

This story was originally published February 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM.