Johannesburg
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Annual revenue (actual)
R174.3k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,235
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R350
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Johannesburg 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.
Bedroom count:
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4+
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 105,726 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (11.5 nights)
Studio (7.5 nights)
1 bedroom (7.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 55)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 34)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 32)
1 bedroom (ZAR 22)
Studio (ZAR 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Johannesburg market averaged 6,622 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.
An average Johannesburg listing earns R132K/year. High-performing listings earn R401K, while low-performing listings earn R40K.
Average occupancy in Johannesburg is 26%, producing RevPAR of R279 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Johannesburg, at R323K.
Rules vary across Johannesburg. Johannesburg: Moderate. Guest house/B&B license required from municipality, zoning approval needed. Enforcement inconsistent - many operate without permits. Complaints trigger action. Pretoria: Moderate. Municipal approval and guest house permit required, zoning compliance. Light enforcement - significant informal market operates. Action mainly complaint-driven. Sandton: Moderate. Same as Johannesburg (falls under City of Johannesburg). Business license and zoning approval required. Patchy enforcement, many unlicensed operators exist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Johannesburg Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and September; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+36%), Air Conditioning (+32%), Pets Allowed (+21%).
Average daily rate in Johannesburg is R1K, up 28% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Johannesburg book an average of 18 days in advance, down 2% 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 Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 30% higher than weekday occupancy.
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