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

Houston and Miami are most affordable US destinations for fan travel

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

The report is based on Expedia traveller data and reveals global interest in travelling to matches in the US, Canada and Mexico next summer is up 125%¹, with Mexico City officially the most affordable host city and Dallas the most expensive.

“Demand is already soaring for next summer’s football showdowns and Expedia’s Fan Travel Outlook is the ultimate playbook to maximise travel plans,” said Melanie Fish from Expedia. “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 New York staycation could be your winning move.”

Most Affordable Host Cities

Fans looking to stretch their travel money 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.

• Average daily rates for hotels in Mexico are 50%² lower than US host cities and 55% cheaper than Canadian host cities.
• Most affordable US cities are Houston, Miami and Los Angeles – these three are 50%² cheaper than Dallas, currently the most expensive host city to stay.
• Current hotel prices in Arlington, the Dallas suburb where games will be played, range from $100 (£75) to $1,400 (£1,050) the night of the first match.
• For those heading to Canada, Vancouver is proving to be on average 40%² more expensive than Toronto.

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 US Group Stages Drive Early Interest from Americans

Team US will play twice in Los Angeles and once in Seattle during the group stages.

• While ‘soccer’ might not be the United States’ most popular pastime, support for Team US is driving a huge surge in hotel searches for the second group match in Seattle (June 19), with searches up 185%³.
• The two Los Angeles group games (June 12 and 25) are seeing searches surge on average 80%⁴.

Hardcore Fans Heading Stateside

England’s football-obsessed fans are already planning to travel far to see their national team play in North America next summer.

• Searches by England fans heading to the US are up 85%⁵, to Canada 135% and Mexico are up 205%.
• The already qualified Australians are looking to travel in droves, with searches up 100%⁶ to the US and up 130% to Canada.
• 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 Los Angeles or New York by turning open match week 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 (£112) – 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 Fort Worth and Fort Lauderdale can save you $50+⁹ (£37+) 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 (£75).
• Bundle⁸ and save more: Flights, hotels, car hire and activities – all in one place. You can save more booking them together on Expedia. 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.com.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.