U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025
- Published:
- March 2025
- Research Type:
- Report
- Segments:
- Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Short-Term Rental
- Regions:
- U.S. & Canada
Summary
In this report series:
- U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025: Host and Property Manager Trends
- U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025: B2B Technology and Distribution Landscape
- U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025: Guest Attitudes and Decision Making
Short-term rentals have evolved rapidly, from a niche category to a pandemic favorite, and are now seeking stability. The sector sits in a transitional phase – widely recognized but still lacking uniform operational standards and service consistency.
A surge of new operators entered the market post-pandemic, leading to inventory saturation and concerns of an industry downturn. Meanwhile, guests have more choices than ever, with reopened borders and increased competition from hotels and cruises. As pandemic-driven demand fades, what continues to attract travelers to STRs, and how are new hosts adapting?
Phocuswright’s U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025 series examines the industry's state from both operator and guest perspectives, exploring business performance, technology, and shifting traveler preferences in an evolving market. Key questions answered by this research include:
- How are hosts and operators faring against new market challenges?
- How can operators maintain a competitive edge in an age of saturation and escalating consumer preferences?
- What types of technology and services are operators leveraging to run properties?
- What criteria help inform guest decisions on where to stay?
