Cape Town
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Overview
Annual Rev
R527.4k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,700
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R1,031
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cape Town 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski | — | +R 1,046,374 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 9••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 9••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 8••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Beachfront | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
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
1 bedroom (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 62)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 54)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 44)
1 bedroom (ZAR 31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (85%)
Independent hosts (15%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cape Town market averaged 14,184 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 19% over two years.
An average Cape Town listing earns R442K/year. High-performing listings earn R1.4M, while low-performing listings earn R177K.
Average occupancy in Cape Town is 42%, producing RevPAR of R865 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cape Town, at R1.2M.
Rules vary across Cape Town. Cape Town: Moderate. Business registration, zoning clearance, rates clearance certificate required. Enforcement inconsistent - active in complaints-driven cases but many operate informally. Stellenbosch: Moderate. Municipal approval and business license needed. Some enforcement in residential areas but many unlicensed guesthouses operate. Hermanus: Lenient. Tourism registration encouraged, minimal municipal oversight. Light enforcement, self-regulation common. Knysna: Lenient. Business registration required but enforcement minimal. Many operate without formal approval in residential zones. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cape Town Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, 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 (98%), Internet (96%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+85%), Pool (+68%), Bbq (+61%).
Average daily rate in Cape Town is R3K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cape Town book an average of 30 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 15% higher than weekday occupancy.