As demand for vacation rentals continues to surge, some savvy homeowners see this as an opportunity.

Whether you want to purchase a second home for both personal and rental use, build the property into your long-term retirement plan or leverage existing space to create a new income stream, understanding what markets are in demand can help you make the most of your vacation property.

Using data from short-term rental analytics firm AirDNA, here are 10 markets that are the hottest spots to own a vacation rental right now.

These metro areas have seen the largest year-over-year growth based on demand and rental revenues from February 2023 to February 2024. From cities to serene coastal retreats and everything in between, these vacation markets are trending.

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