Some Airbnbs Top $6,000 a Night in World Cup Housing Frenzy (1)

March 28, 2026, 9:34 PM UTC

The biggest winners from this year’s World Cup are poised to be those able to rent out their properties, especially in the tri-state area.

Bobby Roufaeal, who manages more than a dozen short-term rentals in New Jersey, said a luxury rental in the state could bring in $240,000 between June 11 and July 19 when the tournament runs. He said he’s tripling rates for his units in anticipation of fan inflow for the games and fielding calls from homeowners looking to capitalize on demand.

“They’re like, listen, I’ll figure it out. I’ll go stay with my relatives for the month or for ...

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