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FIFA World Cup Sparks Hotel Prices Surge Over 300%

12/11/2025

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Hotel prices in the 16 FIFA World Cup host cities surged more than 300% after the match schedule was announced.
In Mexico City, the Marriott Le Meridien saw rates rise 2,372% to $3,882 per night for the June 11 opener.
In the United States, Houston posted the largest increase at 457%.
The average nightly rate across hotels is about $1,013, up from $293 weeks earlier.

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Hotel prices in the 16 FIFA World Cup host cities surged more than 300% after the match schedule was announced.
In Mexico City, the Marriott Le Meridien saw rates rise 2,372% to $3,882 per night for the June 11 opener.
In the United States, Houston posted the largest increase at 457%.
The average nightly rate across hotels is about $1,013, up from $293 weeks earlier.