Ready to welcome more guests with all-new, short-term rental research?
Inside the data
Phocuswright conducted research on US short-term rentals, surveying both guests and hosts to learn about their experiences, preferences and challenges. Together, we developed a co-branded white paper to share the top insights from the research and how Vrbo hosts can leverage this data to better serve and attract guests.
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All-new guest insights
Whether you’re new to the holiday rental business or a veteran host, understanding guests’ expectations, values and preferences is essential for optimising your business. Get the short-term rental guest insights you need from this year’s report.
Who is the 2025 short-term rental guest?
Learn what defines the US short-term rental guest, from spending habits and trip length to destination choices.
Booking pattern analysis
Discover which factors guests consider (and value most) when deciding where to book.
Traveller expectations today
Explore trends in traveller expectations for short-term rental listings, communications and more.
Elevate your hosting game with the latest guest insights
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*Phocuswright, short-term rental research, 2025.