# Airbnb-related activity supported 33,490 jobs statewide and generated $626.4 million in tax revenue.

*business · news · 2026-04-16 · Savannah Morning News*

## Key points

- Airbnb travel contributed over $2.6 billion to Georgia's GDP in 2025, per company report.
- 46% of Airbnb hosts report hosting helps cover rising living costs, while 42% say it helps them stay in their homes.
- 63% of U.S. Census tracts with Airbnb listings lack hotels, making home-sharing the main lodging option there.
- Guests spent an average of $200 per person per day in 2025, excluding lodging costs.

**Companies:** Airbnb
**Countries:** United States

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