Mbombela
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Annual revenue (actual)
R413.4k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,639
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R871
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mbombela 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 373,697 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
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
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Studio (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (ZAR 40)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 28)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 24)
Studio (ZAR 16)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (57%)
Professionally managed (43%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Mbombela market averaged 1,717 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Mbombela listing earns R273K/year. High-performing listings earn R1.1M, while low-performing listings earn R105K.
Average occupancy in Mbombela is 25%, producing RevPAR of R608 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mbombela, at R487K.
Rules vary across Mbombela. Mbombela: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Zoning and business registration may apply but enforcement is minimal. Most hosts operate without formal permits. Kruger National Park: Strict. Operated by SANParks with controlled accommodation only through official camps and concessions. No private STRs permitted. Strictly enforced. Hazyview: Lenient. No municipal STR-specific regulations. General business licensing and tourism grading optional. Very light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mbombela Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (91%), Internet (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+67%), Pool (+63%), Air Conditioning (+35%).
Average daily rate in Mbombela is R3K, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in November.
Guests in Mbombela book an average of 34 days in advance. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 44% higher than weekday occupancy.
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