Mexico City is the most affordable city to watch soccer next June

Toronto is the more budget friendly Canadian host city

Today, Expedia^® released its first Fan Travel Outlook, the definitive travel guide for fans looking to attend the major soccer tournament heading to North America next summer, from June 11 – July 19, 2026.

The report is based on Expedia traveler data and reveals global interest in traveling in Canada, the United States and Mexico next summer is up 125%¹, with Mexico City officially the most affordable host city and Dallas the most expensive.

Early data shows that Canadian cities are emerging as some of the most sought-after destinations, with Vancouver currently the third most popular host city after New York and Miami.

 “Demand is already soaring for next summer’s soccer showdowns and Expedia’s Fan Travel Outlook is the ultimate playbook to maximize travel plans,” said Melanie Fish, head of Expedia Group brands public relations. “Want to follow the action without blowing your budget? Set price alerts, book refundable stays early, and skip the tourist traps — a Texas two-city tour or a Vancouver staycation could be your winning move.”

Most Affordable Host Cities

Fans looking to stretch their travel dollars will find Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara among the most affordable host cities during the tournament, with Mexico City leading the way in overall value.

• Of the Canadian host cities, Vancouver is attracting the highest search volumes from international fans, yet average hotel rates there are around 40% higher than in Toronto.
• Average daily rates for hotels in Mexico are 50%² lower than US host cities and 55% cheaper than Canadian host cities.
• Current hotel prices in Arlington, the Dallas suburb where games will be played, range from $100 to $1,400 the night of the first match.
• Toronto ranks 9th for affordability and Vancouver ranks 14th out of the 16 host cities

Early ranking of most affordable host cities (based on average daily rates):

1. Mexico City	5. Miami	9. Toronto	13. Boston
2. Monterrey	6. Los Angeles	10. Seattle	14. Vancouver
3. Guadalajara	7. San Francisco	11. Philadelphia	15. New York
4. Houston	8. Kansas City	12. Atlanta	16. Dallas

Preliminary Canadian Group Stages Drive Early Interest from Fans

Team Canada will play its group stage games at home, with fixtures split between Vancouver and Toronto.

• Canadian’s enthusiasm for the tournament and supporting their national team is already showing up in Expedia’s data. Searches by Canadian travellers for Toronto are up 195%¹⁰ and for Vancouver up 145%.
• Canadians are also prepared to travel across North America to catch a game, with searches for all 16 host cities combined up 115%.
• Fans from across the world look set to descend on Canada, with local lodging searches for Vancouver up about 80%¹, with Toronto seeing even higher demand: worldwide lodging searches for the city have jumped roughly 200%.

Canada’s Host Cities are heating up with Hardcore Fans

• England’s soccer-mad fans are already planning to travel far to see their national team play in North America next summer. Searches by England fans heading to Canada are up 135%, to the US are up 85%⁵, and to Mexico are up 205%.
• The already qualified Australians are looking to travel in droves, with searches up 130% to Canada and up 100%⁶ to the US.
• For fans outside North America attending the games, the most popular ¹ and likely busiest cities will be New York, Miami and Vancouver.
• Kansas City is predicted to see the smallest influx of fans, yet has the highest increase in searches so far, up 380%¹ year-on-year.

Expedia’s Top Travel Tips for Fans

• Turn on Price Alerts: Let the deals come to you. Use Price Tracking⁷ in the Expedia app to track fares and pounce when prices drop.
• Game Week in the City: Enjoy an extended stay in Vancouver or New York by turning one of the opening match weeks into a getaway and catch three group games in a week.
• Affordable Intra-Mexico Flights: Want to catch multiple games on a budget? Fly between Mexico’s host cities for under $150⁹ – fast, cheap, and under two hours.
• Texas Two-Step – Catch back-to-back games in Dallas and Houston — just a 3.5-hour drive apart. There are 16 games across the two cities.
• Alt City Savings – Skip host cities and stay nearby. Hotels in places like Richmond and Vaughan can save you $50+⁹ per night and are only 30 minutes away from stadiums.
• Book Now, Flex Later – Choose refundable stays on Expedia to lock in deals now and change plans if needed. VIP Access properties also offer perks like upgrades and food and drink discounts for silver, gold and platinum members.
• New York as Your Hub – Fly into NYC (one of the cheapest US entry points), catch a game, then hop to other host cities via train or by air for under $100⁹ 
• Bundle⁸ and save more: Flights, hotels, car hire and activities – all in one place. Book them together on Expedia to save hundreds on average. Bonus: your full itinerary is stored in one place.
  
  

Book your travel for next summer’s soccer spectacle on Expedia.

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Notes to Editor 

¹ Based on searches made on Expedia global from 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025 compared to the same dates in 2024. For stay dates 11 June 2026 – 19 July 2026 in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara.

² Based on average daily rates exclusive of taxes on Expedia global POSa for searches made between 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025, for travel from 11 June 2026 – 19 July 2026

³ Based on Seattle searches made on Expedia US POSa from 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025, for travel date 19 June 2026.

⁴Based on Los Angeles searches made on Expedia US POSa from 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025, for travel dates 12 and 25 June 2026

⁵ Based on searches made on Expedia.co.uk for stays in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara from 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025, for travel dates 11 June – 19 July 2026

⁶ Based on searches made on Expedia.au for stays in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara from 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025, for travel dates 11 June – 19 July 2026

⁷ Price Tracking is available as an Expedia member benefit. Price history is based on the lowest priced flight per day based on searches on Expedia, for your specific search enquiry.

⁸ Savings vary and are not available on all packages. Savings are compared to the price of the same components booked separately.

⁹ Hotel and flight rates and savings are correct as of 17 July 2026 but are subject to change. Pricing based on one-way flights.

¹⁰ Based on Vancouver and Toronto searches made on Expedia.ca from 1 January 2025 – 16 July 2025, for travel dates 11 June – 19 July 2026 compared to the same dates the year before.