It’s about to be a HOT year for travel to the ATL. So whether you’re visiting for the FIFA World Cup (Welcome!), or you live here (hey besties!), there are gonna be a lotta people in the A this year. And we’ve gotta be ready for it. Keep scrolling to learn more about Atlanta ranking in the 2026 travel destination hotspots list.
Wait, what’s going on?
According to Airbnb’s 2026 Travel Predictions Report, there’s been a “40% increase in searches for Atlanta in 2026 due to major cultural moments such as the FIFA World Cup compared to the same dates in 2025.”
That’s a lot more people coming to the city this summer. And the FIFA World Cup in 2026 is ranking just after some other massive cultural events, like:
- Carnival
- Coachella
- Mardi Gras
- 2026 Winter Olympics
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- EDC Las Vegas
With so many people coming to the ATL, Atlanta is also seeing a surge in wish-listed Airbnb stays.
In fact, one of Atlanta’s most wishlisted Airbnbs available during the tournament is the Chic Family Home. This Guest Favorite is an upscale and relaxing family home, minutes from downtown ATL and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
How many people are coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup?
The Metro Atlanta Chamber gives a very conservative estimate of 300,000 unique spectators heading to Atlanta for the summer matches.
Atlanta is actually one of the cities most likely to benefit significantly economically from the games, with an estimated economic stimulation (NOT including FIFA tickets, just what people will spend on food, housing, entertainment & more) of $503.2 million.
Here’s the order of how Betway thinks North American Cities will benefit the mostfrom the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
- New York/East Rutherford
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- Miami
- Seattle
Get ready for a little more traffic, Atlanta. Might be a good time to take MARTA 😉