In the past 12 years, Airbnb hosts have earned $150 billion worldwide, with U.S. hosts earning a little less than half of the global total. Today’s typical Airbnb host in the U.S. earns $13,800, an increase of 85-percent over 2019.
To maximize rental income, consider listing a property on Airbnb during peak travel periods. Even a couple of rentals a year, during these dates, allows property owners to take advantage of this growing side hustle. The top 2021 money-making periods were a mix of expected holidays with some surprises.
1. California – $270 million 2. Florida – $265 million 3. Texas – $170 million 4. New York – $115 million 5. Georgia – $80 million 6. North Carolina – $75 million 7. Tennessee – $60 million 8. Arizona – $60 million 9. Colorado – $55 million 10. Pennsylvania – $45 million
These top booking periods and destinations represent significant rental income opportunities for hosts. However, according to Airbnb, “there is increasingly an opportunity for hosts make money anytime and anywhere,” as millions of people are working remotely.