Pretoria
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Overview
Annual Rev
R160.4k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,151
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R321
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Pretoria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +R 209,989 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +R 3••• (+•%) | 🔒 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 (5.7 nights)
1 bedroom (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 25)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 21)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 19)
1 bedroom (ZAR 12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Pretoria market averaged 1,898 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Pretoria listing earns R123K/year. High-performing listings earn R351K, while low-performing listings earn R41K.
Average occupancy in Pretoria is 26%, producing RevPAR of R261 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Pretoria, at R206K.
Rules vary across Pretoria. Pretoria: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration advised. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Johannesburg: Lenient. Zoning compliance theoretically required, no dedicated STR permits. Very limited enforcement, widespread informal operations. Centurion: Lenient. Falls under Tshwane Metro (like Pretoria), no specific STR rules. Minimal oversight, hosts largely self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Pretoria Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and December; it is lowest in November and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+34%), Washing Machine (+26%), Hot Tub (+25%).
Average daily rate in Pretoria is R1K, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Pretoria book an average of 19 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 25 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 31% higher than weekday occupancy.