It is nearly 8 months away, and the writing is on the wall - the 2017 Wyoming Eclipse Festival is going to be huge. This is great short-term news for our economy but may be a headache with the flood of people in our cozy town. We reported back in November of 2016 that all the hotel rooms are booked for that weekend. Now websites like AirBnB are one of the few housing options available for people coming from out of town. And the price is skyrocketing. It is the financial laws of supply and demand. Where there is less supply and more demand, the price goes up.

We searched AirBnB for available rentals arriving Saturday, August 19th and leaving Tuesday, August 22nd. Most of the rentals have a minimum amount of days plus some fees. Now as someone who lives in Casper, you can interpret this story two ways. One screams "WOW that is expensive". Two is if you have an empty home, an opportunity is knocking. If you know someone who is in need of a place to stay for the Eclipse Festival, they better book something soon. Even on AirBnB, there are only 10 listings in the greater Casper area.

NOTE: This listings change every day. The prices and availability are in constant flux. Please visit AirBnB.com for current information.

  • Home Rental for 2017 Solar Eclipse $8000/Night

    Accommodates 8 / 5 bedrooms / 3 Bath


    Home Rental for 2017 Solar Eclipse

    Casper, WY, United States

    You’ll love my place because of Two acres with tons of space to view the eclipse. Less than 10 minutes from Astrocon. Beautiful log home on two acres. Plenty of room. My place is good for couples,...


  • West Side Casper Home for Solar Eclipse $6000/Night

    Accommodates 8 / 4 bedrooms / 3 Bath


    West Side Casper Home for Solar Eclipse

    Casper, WY, United States

    4 bedroom/3 bath house with large east side deck with views of Casper Mountain.

  • Peaceful, private Mountain home $5000/Night

    Accommodates 6 / 3 bedrooms / 2.5 Bath


    Peaceful, private Mountain home

    Casper, WY, United States

    Right on top of Casper Mountain across from the downhill ski area. Perfect views of the Solar Eclipse coming in August 2017. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath secluded home across from Hogadon Ski area. Comforta...

  • Home Rental for 2017 Solar Eclipse $4800/Night

    Accommodates 7 / 4 bedrooms / 3 Bath


    Home for the 2017 eclipse

    Evansville, WY, United States

    My place is close to great views and restaurants and dining. You’ll love my place because of the outdoors space, the light, large backyard, corn hole boards, large jacuzzi tub, deck, two master bed...

  • Mountain Eclipse $3000/Night

    Accommodates 6 / 2 bedrooms / 3 Bath


    Mountain Eclipse

    Casper, WY, United States

    Our place is on top of Casper Mountain, with lots of open area - Perfect for viewing the solar eclipse of 2017!

  • 2017 Solar Eclipse House Rental $2500/Night

    Accommodates 8 / 4 bedrooms / 2.5 Bath


    2017 Solar Eclipse House Rental

    Casper, WY, United States

    Welcome to Casper, Wyoming for the Great American Eclipse of 2017 where you can enjoy a total time of 2m and 26s of eclipse totality. One of the best places to be in the world for this once in a li...

  • View the Great Eclipse with Friends $1500/Night

    Accommodates 4 / 2 bedrooms / 1 Bath


    View the Great Eclipse with Friends

    Casper, WY, United States

    You’ll love my place because of My place is close to the airport and great views. You’ll love my place because of the views and the location . My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and fa...

  • Country living in the Cowboy State $1500/Night

    Accommodates 6 / 2 bedrooms / 3 Bath


    Country living in the Cowboy State

    Casper, WY, United States

    Enjoy breathtaking views and a quiet country setting away from the city lights to enjoy the solar eclipse. Located 20 minutes from Casper, this upstairs mother-in-law apartment is perfect for the w...

  • Epic Place to view the Great Eclipse with Friends $1500/Night

    Accommodates 4 / 2 bedrooms / 1 Bath


    Epic Place to view the Great Eclipse with Friends

    Casper, WY, United States

    You’ll love my place because of My place is close to the airport and great views. You’ll love my place because of the views and the location . My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and fa...

  • Great Views of the Eclipse $1500/Night

    Accommodates 4 / 2 bedrooms / 1 Bath


    Great Views of the Eclipse

    Casper, WY, United States

    You’ll love my place because of My place is close to the airport and great views. You’ll love my place because of the views and the location . My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and fa...

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