Johannesburg
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Overview
Annual Rev
R171.3k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,200
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R341
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Johannesburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +R 82,122 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (11.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
1 bedroom (7.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 55)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 33)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 31)
1 bedroom (ZAR 21)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Johannesburg market averaged 6,504 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 32% over two years.
An average Johannesburg listing earns R129K/year. High-performing listings earn R399K, while low-performing listings earn R39K.
Average occupancy in Johannesburg is 26%, producing RevPAR of R271 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Johannesburg, at R320K.
Rules vary across Johannesburg. Johannesburg: Moderate. Guest house license required, zoning compliance needed. Enforcement inconsistent - many operate informally without permits. Pretoria: Moderate. Municipal registration and business license required. Limited enforcement - significant informal market exists. Sandton: Moderate. Falls under Johannesburg metro rules - guest house permit needed, zoning restrictions apply. Patchy enforcement, many unlicensed operators. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Johannesburg Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (98%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+34%), Air Conditioning (+30%), Pets Allowed (+25%).
Average daily rate in Johannesburg is R1K, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Johannesburg book an average of 17 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 1-bedroom listings to 27 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 27% higher than weekday occupancy.