Airbnb investment in South Africa
1 South Africa short-term rental markets ranked by median annual revenue per listing. Data refreshes weekly from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot.
The South Africa market at a glance
Medians across the 1 South Africa market we hold live listing data for. Figures are converted to GBP so cities compare like for like.
South Africa cities ranked
| # | City | Occupancy | Daily rate | Annual revenue | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Town | 28% | £63 | £3.0K | 16,814 |
South Africa short-let questions
What occupancy should I expect in South Africa?
The median across South Africa markets with live data is 28%. Individual cities vary widely, and occupancy within a city varies more than between cities — the street matters more than the market.
How many Airbnb listings are there in South Africa?
16,814 active listings across the 1 South Africa market we track — counting only listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months, so dormant listings don't inflate the figure.
Methodology: per-city medians are computed from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot, filtered to active listings (≥1 booking in the last 12 months). Annual revenue is the median per-listing gross.
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