Cape Town
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Annual revenue (actual)
R526.8k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,758
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R1,050
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cape Town market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +R 550,463 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 9••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 8••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Waterfront | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (6.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
Studio (6.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (ZAR 97)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 65)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 55)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 45)
1 bedroom (ZAR 32)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cape Town market averaged 14,419 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Cape Town listing earns R442K/year. High-performing listings earn R1.4M, while low-performing listings earn R178K.
Average occupancy in Cape Town is 42%, producing RevPAR of R875 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cape Town, at R1.3M.
Rules vary across Cape Town. Cape Town: Moderate. Guest house license or exemption certificate required, zoning approval needed. Enforcement increasing in residential areas with neighbor complaints but many operate informally. Stellenbosch: Moderate. Municipal consent and business registration required. Some enforcement in town center, less in surrounding areas. Hermanus: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended. Minimal active enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Knysna: Lenient. Business registration advised, zoning considerations. Light enforcement, many hosts operate without formal compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cape Town Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in June and July.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (98%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+82%), Hot Tub (+69%), Pool (+66%).
Average daily rate in Cape Town is R3K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in June.
Guests in Cape Town book an average of 31 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.
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