Montagu
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Overview
Annual Rev
R325.9k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,225
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R689
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Montagu 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +R 119,929 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 4••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
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 (4.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 24)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 24)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 14)
1 bedroom (ZAR 12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Montagu market averaged 586 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 43% over two years.
An average Montagu listing earns R240K/year. High-performing listings earn R604K, while low-performing listings earn R119K.
Average occupancy in Montagu is 31%, producing RevPAR of R512 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Montagu, at R448K.
Rules vary across Montagu. These appear to be smaller municipalities (possibly in South Africa's Western Cape or other regions) that may not have well-documented STR frameworks publicly available. To provide accurate enforcement realities, I'd need to know: - Which country/province these are in - Current local bylaws - Actual enforcement patterns from local hosts or officials Could you clarify the locations or provide additional context? Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Montagu Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in September and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (91%), Internet (85%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+48%), Lake Access (+37%), Hot Tub (+26%).
Average daily rate in Montagu is R2K, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Montagu book an average of 32 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 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 71% higher than weekday occupancy.