10 Cities Where Airbnb Is Cheaper Than a Hotel
Americans planning holiday travel are dealing with sticker shock. Airfare for Thanksgiving and Christmas is at 10-year highs, according to data from Hopper. Hotels are up, but not as much. Hotel prices are up 5% since 2025, per The New York Times. For Americans looking to cut travel costs this fall, staying at an Airbnb is often cheaper than a hotel.
According to a recent Highland Cabinetry report, an Airbnb is nearly 14% (13.7%) cheaper than a hotel stay for a three-night stay and even more so in numerous major American cities. Your length of stay matters, though. An Airbnb often has added costs, like a cleaning fee, but those don’t increase with the number of nights. This makes them a good option for travelers looking to save on travel costs.
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In these 10 cities, staying in an Airbnb is cheaper than a hotel for trips of at least three nights.
1. Nashville, Tennessee
Airbnb three nights: $506
Hotel three nights: $888
Total Airbnb savings ($): $382
Total Airbnb savings (%): 43.0%
2. Austin, Texas
Airbnb three nights: $582
Hotel three nights: $803
Total Airbnb savings ($): $221
Total Airbnb savings (%): 27.5%
3. San Diego
Airbnb three nights: $650
Hotel three nights: $861
Total Airbnb savings ($): $211
Total Airbnb savings (%): 24.5%
4. Chicago
Airbnb three nights: $556
Hotel three nights: $763
Total Airbnb savings ($): $207
Total Airbnb savings (%): 27.1%
5. Philadelphia
Airbnb three nights: $504
Hotel three nights: $699
Total Airbnb savings ($): $195
Total Airbnb savings (%): 27.9%
6. New Orleans
Airbnb three nights: $733
Hotel three nights: $918
Total Airbnb savings ($): $185
Total Airbnb savings (%): 20.2%
7. Asheville, North Carolina
Airbnb three nights: $329
Hotel three nights: $450
Total Airbnb savings ($): $121
Total Airbnb savings (%): 26.9%
8. Atlanta
Airbnb three nights: $626
Hotel three nights: $725
Total Airbnb savings ($): $99
Total Airbnb savings (%): 13.7%
9. Las Vegas
Airbnb three nights: $455
Hotel three nights: $527
Total Airbnb savings ($): $72
Total Airbnb savings (%): 13.7%
10. Tampa, Florida
Airbnb three nights: $325
Hotel three nights: $394
Total Airbnb savings ($): $69
Total Airbnb savings (%): 17.5%
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