Airbnb published an industry analysis indicating that 86% of surveyed travelers and 94% of Gen Z respondents are interested in rural getaways. The company said that in 2025, about 64% of US Airbnb guests traveled to destinations within 300 miles of home. Airbnb also reported that 63% of US Census tracts have active Airbnb listings but no hotels, positioning short-term rentals as a primary accommodation option in some rural areas. Airbnb said hosts earned more than USD 9.9 billion in 2025 in areas with no hotels, representing nearly 40% of total US host earnings. The company added that in 2024, the typical guest reported spending more than USD 775 per trip at local businesses.
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