Avalara pulse survey of summer travelers shows short-term rentals gaining traction as a mainstream lodging preference

Avalara, Inc., a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, today announced the findings of a recent survey that sheds light on the preferences and behaviors of travelers concerning short term rentals (STR). The survey was conducted by Bastion Insights during a summer travel season that saw bookings up 15% year-over-year during the Fourth of July holiday and found that 70% of respondents are open to considering STRs for travel accommodations. While the survey showed that STRs are gaining traction in the lodging industry, respondents also showed a preference for hotels, and 12% of travelers said they would not consider staying in an STR.