Port Elizabeth
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Overview
Annual Rev
R181.4k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,182
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R370
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Elizabeth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +R 129,014 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +R 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 3••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
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 (6.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 30)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 19)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 16)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Port Elizabeth market averaged 939 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 25% over two years.
An average Port Elizabeth listing earns R158K/year. High-performing listings earn R339K, while low-performing listings earn R53K.
Average occupancy in Port Elizabeth is 31%, producing RevPAR of R327 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Port Elizabeth, at R317K.
Rules vary across Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Properties must comply with general municipal health/safety standards and business registration. Zoning regulations exist but enforcement is minimal. Most hosts operate without formal permits. Tourism authority encourages registration but it's voluntary. Very limited active enforcement or monitoring of short-term rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Port Elizabeth Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), TV (97%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+59%), Pool (+54%), Parking (+45%).
Average daily rate in Port Elizabeth is R1K, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Port Elizabeth book an average of 22 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 30 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 31% higher than weekday occupancy.