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Airbnb in Cape Town: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 300 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Cape Town short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
28%
Median daily rate
$77.44
Active listings
16,814
26,877 total
Revenue per available night
$10.11

When Cape Town Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Cape Town short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Cape Town — monthly occupancy 48% 45% 37% 37% 35% 37% 45% 45% 50% 53% 47% 50% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Cape Town?

Of the 16,814 active operating listings, 89.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 43.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 5.5%1 BR: 46.9%2 BR: 25.7%3 BR: 12.7%4+ BR: 9.2%

Top neighborhoods in Cape Town

The 87 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Ward 542,78530%$20.93
Ward 6239324%$17.04
Ward 7470228%$15.62
Ward 48227%$14.91
Ward 6174830%$12.64

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Cape Town?
Active Airbnb listings in Cape Town run at ~28% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Cape Town?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Cape Town is approximately $77.44. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Cape Town?
There are approximately 16,814 active short-term rental listings in Cape Town (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=13,057, ADR n=15,577.