In a recent study, AirDNA reports that vacation rental bookings have surpassed 2019 levels by 20% in the United States. For Montana, that number is even larger.

According to data provided, vacation rental bookings in Montana increased 59% compared when compared to 2019 statistics.

Beaches, mountain towns, lakeside getaways, and really anything within driving distance of a major city has seen a spike in booking numbers.

Here are some of the statistics specific to Montana.

Red Lodge, Montana

  • 2019 Bookings: 385
  • 2020 Bookings: 1,270
  • Annual % Change: 230%

Big Sky, Montana

  • 2019 Bookings: 1,185
  • 2020 Bookings: 3,276
  • Annual % Increase: 176%

Bozeman, Montana

  • 2019 Bookings: 1,493
  • 2020 Bookings: 1,990
  • Annual % Increase: 33%

Missoula, Montana

  • 2019 Bookings: 1,845
  • 2020 Bookings: 1,900
  • Annual % Increase: 3%

Whitefish, Montana

  • 2019 Bookings: 1,104
  • 2020 Bookings: 2,275
  • Annual % Increase: 106%

Kalispell, Montana

  • 2019 Bookings: 895
  • 2020 Bookings: 1,014
  • Annual % Increase: 13%

Rentals bookings have seen a drastic increase in many places across America. People are leaving major cities to seek refuge in less populated areas. Click here to view an interactive map showing vacation rental markets all over the country.

The information in this article was provided by AirDNA.

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