REVEALED: The staggering cost of following your team as hotel prices SKYROCKET by 119% - but there is a secret way to save HUNDREDS on flights if you book NOW
Flight prices from the UK to host cities are averaging a whopping £670 ($841) round-trip
Vultures? Hotel rates in Mexico are set to more than DOUBLE during the tournament window
KAYAK data reveals "hidden gem" cities where you can still grab a bargain before the rush
WARNING: Scammers are already targeting desperate fans with "too good to be true" ticket deals
The 2026 World Cup is officially the most expensive sporting event in history—but you don't have to go broke to see it. New data from travel giant KAYAK has exposed a massive divide between savvy "early bird" fans and those about to be hit by a "World Cup Tax."
While international airfares are technically down 10% overall for 2026, the specific routes to host cities are a different story. Fans flying from the United Kingdom are currently facing an average sting of $841 (£670) for economy seats, making it one of the most expensive origin countries on the map.
THE COST OF A DREAM: Average Round-Trip Fares
Origin | Price (USD) | The Damage (GBP) |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $841 | £670 |
🇨🇴 Colombia | $734 | £585 |
🇲🇽 Mexico | $593 | £472 |
🇨🇦 Canada | $497 | £396 |
🇺🇸 USA (Domestic) | $290 | £231 |
Source: KAYAK |
HOTEL HYSTERIA
If you thought the flights were bad, look at the pillows. In Mexico, hotel prices are predicted to jump by a terrifying 119%. Canada isn't much better with a 55% hike, while US hosts are "only" adding 36% to their nightly rates.
"Vulture pricing" is already being reported in breakout cities like Kansas City, which has seen a 168% explosion in interest, and Monterrey, where searches have surged by a massive 208%.