Bloemfontein
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Overview
Annual Rev
R119k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R893
12 mo avg
↑35%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R245
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bloemfontein market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Allowed | — | +R 27,725 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 1••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 1••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 1••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 6••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 1••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (ZAR 16)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 14)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 11)
1 bedroom (ZAR 7)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bloemfontein market averaged 557 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 55% over two years.
An average Bloemfontein listing earns R103K/year. High-performing listings earn R228K, while low-performing listings earn R38K.
Average occupancy in Bloemfontein is 27%, producing RevPAR of R217 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bloemfontein, at R163K.
Rules vary across Bloemfontein. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations specific to Bloemfontein, South Africa. South African STR regulations vary by municipality, and enforcement data for Bloemfontein isn't readily available in my training data. I recommend contacting the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality directly or consulting a local property attorney for accurate, up-to-date requirements and enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bloemfontein Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and July; it is lowest in November and January.
The most common amenities are TV (95%), Internet (95%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+45%), Internet (+43%), TV (+24%).
Average daily rate in Bloemfontein is R1K, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bloemfontein book an average of 17 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 1-bedroom listings to 20 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 38% higher than weekday occupancy.