Columbus among top US cities with holiday Airbnb availability, says study

By Anja Solum The holidays tend to be a busy time to travel, and they’re only getting busier. Deloitte’s 2023 annual holiday travel survey found that 40% of Americans intend to travel over the upcoming holiday season; that figure’s up over 31% from last year. Although hotels are a common choice, many vacationers opt for Airbnb rentals for their extra space and flexible pricing. To help travelers with their holiday planning, MoneyGeek analyzed over 200,000 Airbnb listings across 18 popular U.S. travel destinations and identified the destinations with the most availability during the holiday season. We found that, while securing accommodations in popular spots like New York City and Hawaii can be difficult, alternative cities such as Columbus, Ohio, and Nashville, Tennessee, offer an abundance of options for travelers to consider. Key findings Columbus, Ohio, takes the lead in holiday Airbnb availability, with an average of 20 vacant days in the 30 days between mid-December and mid-January. Nashville, Tennessee, follows close behind, with 17 unoccupied days during the same timeframe. Hawaii sees the least availability for Airbnb units during the holiday season, averaging eight unoccupied days within the 30-day period. In the Aloha State, the median rental rate is $287...