Knysna
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Annual revenue (actual)
R345.4k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,629
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R734
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Knysna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +R 212,459 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 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
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 56)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 37)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 22)
1 bedroom (ZAR 20)
Studio (ZAR 12)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Knysna market averaged 2,081 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 40% over two years.
An average Knysna listing earns R269K/year. High-performing listings earn R756K, while low-performing listings earn R113K.
Average occupancy in Knysna is 30%, producing RevPAR of R584 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Knysna, at R508K.
Rules vary across Knysna. Knysna: Moderate. Business registration required, zoning compliance needed. Municipal by-laws apply but enforcement is inconsistent. Many operate informally. Plettenberg Bay: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended, zoning rules exist but minimal active enforcement. High STR activity with limited municipal oversight. Sedgefield: Lenient. Part of Knysna municipality, similar requirements but even lighter enforcement in practice. Small-town atmosphere with informal operations common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Knysna Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in June and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (89%), Internet (87%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+99%), Gym (+42%), TV (+41%).
Average daily rate in Knysna is R3K, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Knysna book an average of 35 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 26% higher than weekday occupancy.
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