Knysna
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Overview
Annual Rev
R331.5k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,549
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R700
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Knysna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +R 242,636 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 9••• (+•%) | 🔒 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
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 58)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 34)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 23)
1 bedroom (ZAR 20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Knysna market averaged 2,058 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 38% over two years.
An average Knysna listing earns R264K/year. High-performing listings earn R752K, while low-performing listings earn R110K.
Average occupancy in Knysna is 29%, producing RevPAR of R570 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Knysna, at R503K.
Rules vary across Knysna. Knysna: Lenient. Municipal registration required but minimal enforcement. No owner-occupancy rules or rental caps. Many hosts operate informally without compliance checks. Plettenberg Bay: Lenient. Business registration and safety compliance theoretically required. Light enforcement, widespread informal operations tolerated. Sedgefield: Lenient. Basic municipal registration expected but rarely enforced. No specific STR restrictions. Small-town oversight minimal, hosts largely self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Knysna Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (90%), TV (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+103%), Gym (+48%), TV (+39%).
Average daily rate in Knysna is R3K, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Knysna book an average of 34 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.