08/06/2026
here is a comparison of the 16 host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, categorized by the number of matches they will host and their average nightly hotel prices.
Cities with the Highest Match Counts
New York/New Jersey: This city hosts the most matches (8) with an average hotel price of $289/night
Los Angeles: Hosting 7 matches, it has a slightly lower average price of $245/night
Cities Hosting 6 Matches
Miami: The most expensive of this group (and overall in USD) at $312/night
Atlanta: Offers a mid-range price of $215/night
Dallas: The most affordable in this tier at $198/night
Cities Hosting 5 Matches
The majority of host cities fall into this category, with a wide range of pricing:
San Francisco Bay Area: The most expensive in this tier at $278/night
Boston: $267/night
Philadelphia: $234/night
Seattle: $229/night
Houston: $188/night
Kansas City: The most affordable U.S. host city at $175/night
International Hosts (5 Matches):
Toronto, Canada: Average price of CAD $295/night
Vancouver, Canada: Average price of CAD $265/night
Mexico City, Mexico: Average price of MXN $2,800/night
Cities Hosting 4 Matches
Both remaining host cities are located in Mexico and represent the lower end of the match count:
Guadalajara: Average price of MXN $2,200/night
Monterrey: Average price of MXN $1,950/night
Summary Table of U.S. Host Cities (USD)
City
Matches
Avg Price/Night
Miami
6
$312
New York/New Jersey
8
$289
San Francisco Bay Area
5
$278
Boston
5
$267
Los Angeles
7
$245
Philadelphia
5
$234
Seattle
5
$229
Atlanta
6
$215
Dallas
6
$198
Houston
5
$188
Kansas City
5
$175
(Prices for Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexican cities are listed in their local currencies of CAD and MXN respectively)
