Airbnb vs Budget:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Airbnb had more branded searches than Budget among wedding venues worldwide. Airbnb was estimated to have 37.2M branded searches compared to Budget’s 880, and held a 92.4% Share of Search versus Budget’s <0.01%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Airbnb or Budget?
Compare the wedding venues people choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Airbnb, Budget. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Airbnb | Vrbo | Country Club | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 92.4% | 6.8% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.6% | 6.8% | 0.61% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.4% | 6.8% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.4% | 9.8% | 0.72% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 92.4% | 6.8% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 92.4% | 6.8% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 92.7% | 6.8% | 0.5% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 92.6% | 6.8% | 0.61% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 92.4% | 6.8% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
How has the Airbnb and Budget comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Airbnb was ahead of Budget in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airbnb’s estimated Share of Search among wedding venues worldwide held steady at 92.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 37.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Budget’s estimated Share of Search among wedding venues worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
How did search popularity change for wedding venues worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Airbnb nor Budget moved beyond provider rounding among wedding venues in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbnb’s and Budget’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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