Do you have an interest in history, culture, or architecture? Do you love showing people around town when they come to visit? Being a tour guide could be a great side gig for you. Companies in towns large and small offer walking tours, ghost tours, and even brewery tours—and they need people who can engage with a crowd to lead them. Tour guides can make about $15 per hour and sometimes get tips at the end of the tour.
If there’s not a tour company hiring in your town, you might be able to host your own tours. Beyond lodging listings, Airbnb also offers “Experiences” to travelers who want to learn from locals during their visit. You set your own rates, and Airbnb keeps 20 percent.