A study has revealed that Cardiff's Airbnb prices have soared by over 80% ahead of the Six Nations match against France on Friday.
The study by money.co.uk analysed the average nightly cost of an Airbnb over the dates of the world's most popular sporting events in 2022, such as the Kentucky Derby in the US and the British Grand Prix in Silverstone near Milton Keynes.
The Welsh rugby team will take on the Les Bleus at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday night, with kick off at 8pm.
A highly anticipated game, many are expected to head to Cardiff and perhaps stay in the capital, meaning that some individuals who live near the sporting venue are able to make a good rental earning through online marketplaces for lodging such as Airbnb.
In the week before the event, the average cost of an Airbnb in the same area was also taken to account to demonstrate the difference in price and to reveal the sporting events impact on Airbnb prices.
According to the study, the Wales v France Six Nations match taking place in Cardiff this week has seen the 12th greatest impact in Airbnb rental prices for 2022 sporting events.
Airbnb prices have increased by 84.8% ahead of the event on March 11, with average prices around £671 per night in comparison to £363 the week before.
In comparison, the annual golfing tournament, PGC Championship which will take place in Tulsa, USA this year, has seen a 597.5% increase ahead of the event in May, with prices averaging £1,123 per night compared to costs of £161 on average in the city in early May.
Another major event was the Belgian Grand Prix in Stavelot, Belgium which saw the 11th greatest impact in Airbnb rental prices. While an Airbnb costs £227 on average in the city in August, prices increase by almost 93.8% to £440.
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