1、PhocusWire White PaperApril 2025Written byCathy WalshSponsored by:THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL GUEST:2025 TRENDS,INSIGHTS&RESEARCHThe short-term rental guest:2025 trends,insights&research2025 PhocusWire.All Rights Reserved.About the ReportThe short-term rental guest:2025 trends,insights&researchA PhocusWir

2、e Report sponsored by Expedia Group Author:Cathy WalshPublished in 2025 by PhocusWire.We are a brand of Phocuswright,a wholly owned subsidiary of Northstar Travel Media,LLC.2025 PhocusWire All Rights Reserved.PhocusW2The short-term rental guest:2025 trends,insights&research2025 PhocusWire.All Rights

3、 Reserved.ContentsIntroduction 4Methodology 5Key terms 5The short-term rental guest 6The lodging decision:How travelers compare hotels and vacation rentals 9Changing traveler perceptions and standards for short-term rentals 13How guests choose among short-term rentals 14Conclusion 163The short-term

4、rental guest:2025 trends,insights&research2025 PhocusWire.All Rights Reserved.IntroductionShort-term rental guests represent a desirable and lucrative consumer segment.Travelers who book vacation rentals spend more and take longer trips compared to other travelers,and they are more likely to seek ou

5、t new travel experiences.While the short-term rental market provides a popular alternative to traditional accommodations,the markets mainstream status brings with it rising expectations from travelers.Guests increasingly expect a higher standard of quality and service from vacation rentals.Understan

6、ding traveler shopping behaviors and preferences can help hosts optimize their listings and deliver a satisfying guest experience.This white paper provides data and insights on the short-term rental guest based in the United States and highlights best practices to help hosts attract high-value trave