Boston Vacation Rental Hosts Can Earn Enough For Their Own Weekend Getaways

Apr 13, 2016 | Expert Advice

By renting out your Boston property to the influx of travelers this summer, you could earn enough money to cover your own weekend away.

If you live in Boston, you’ve likely already planned a few weekend getaways this summer to the myriad of great New England destinations nearby. As the annual tradition of Friday afternoon gridlock begins, here’s some good news to ponder as you’re trying to beat the traffic: by renting out your Boston property to travelers while you’re gone, you could easily cover the costs–and more–of your trip.

Vacation rental demand in Boston is through the roof, especially in the summer, as Beantown becomes a lively, beautiful place with activities like kayaking the Charles, catching a game at Fenway, perusing historic Faneuil Hall or dining in the North End. So it’s no wonder Boston attracts tourists galore all summer long.

While you’re off at the Cape, Newport, the beaches of Maine or hiking in New Hampshire, let your Boston home or apartment cover the cost of your weekends away. By offering up your place for a two or three-day weekend, you could make a substantial amount.

The table below shows potential earnings of renting out your space this summer for a long weekend.

Summer 2016: Boston Average Rental Earnings

(reflects a three-night stay between June through August, 2016)

Destination 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
Boston, MA $633/weekend $879/weekend $1,041/weekend $2,003/weekend

With those earnings, depending on your property size, you can more than cover the cost of your long weekends away in many other locations in New England and beyond. See below a selection of vacation spots that renting your Boston property can send you.

Destination 2BR Rental Rate This Summer (Three Nights) Cash Left From Renting Your 2BR Boston Property This Summer (Three Nights)
White Mountains, NH $479 $154
Killington, VT $516 $117
Bar Harbor, ME $540 $93
The Berkshires, MA $611 $22
Catskills, NY $614 $19
Finger Lakes, NY $618 $15
Stowe, VT $635 –$2
Cape Cod, MA $636 –$3

 

Boston Vacation Rental Demand Is Rising

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In 2015, interest in Boston vacation rentals soared 103% from the year prior.*

In 2016, Boston has been named a top US destination in 2016 by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. The coastal escape has received “wicked” good reviews from travelers across the globe, ranking number 14 on the list (out of 25). The award comes with a great deal of exposure, and should boost the already very high traveler interest even further. As vacationers increasingly search for alternative accommodations to pricy hotels, Boston vacation rental hosts are set to benefit.

List Your Boston Property & Make Enough For Your Own Trips

Listing your property[ies] with TripAdvisor Rentals means you’ll be advertising your home on the world’s largest travel website. You’ll gain exposure to travelers seeking the perfect accommodation for their Boston vacation. While you’re treating someone to a great Boston rental experience, you’ll be earning enough money for your own getaway.

You can list a whole home, apartment or even spare room on TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals. Your listing will be automatically translated to appear on 26 TripAdvisor sites around the world, as well as TripAdvisor-branded sites FlipKey and HolidayLettings. It takes just minutes to set up, and the best part – it’s free.

List your property on TripAdvisor Rentals today!


*Vacation rental interest comparison reflects how many people viewed all Boston vacation rental listings during the start of each year 2014 and 2015 (January through March, respectively).

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