The short-term rental market continues to grow exponentially with both supply and demand at an all-time high. Domestic travel, especially in drive-to markets, remains steady even in the current economic climate. To get a better understanding of what guests look for when booking a vacation, we dove into the numbers.
Using 6 months of proprietary data (January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024) from AvantStay.com and over 25,000 vacation rental bookings, we learned more about where guests want to travel, how they travel, and what matters to them most during their stays.
April booking trends
Most sought-after destinations
These destinations reigned supreme as travelers planned their getaways in the first half of 2022. Country music fans flocked to Nashville and snowbirds headed south and out west to escape the cold. Here are the top 10 most searched-for destinations on the AvantStay platform:
Get to know our guests
We combine the amenities of a hotel with the comfort and privacy of a home, creating the premier vacation rental platform for group travel. We’ve hosted over 750,000 guests in groups of all sizes, but here’s a snapshot of an average AvantStay reservation:
More short-term rental trends and guest preferences
Interested in more vacation rental trends and what AvantStay guests consider “must haves” when booking a stay? Check out our complete 2024 Vacation Rental Trends report for the top amenities filtered for and more!
