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As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.
Hotel booking sites have capitalized on Olympics demand by boosting prices for stays during the Games. But hotels aren’t alone in seizing this opportunity.
The Olympics are slated to take place July 26 through August 11. Short-term rental bookings in Paris are up 46% during this period compared with the two weeks prior, according to AirDNA. The suburbs are really feeling the Olympics heat, with bookings up 112%.
“As Paris prepares to host a major global sporting event this summer, it’s one of the top searched Vrbo destinations for travelers from around the world,”