Pretoria
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Annual revenue (actual)
R164.3k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R1,191
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R332
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Pretoria 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.
Bedroom count:
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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +R 226,060 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +R 6••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 2••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
Studio (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (ZAR 22)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 22)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 19)
1 bedroom (ZAR 12)
Studio (ZAR 9)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Pretoria market averaged 1,932 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Pretoria listing earns R127K/year. High-performing listings earn R359K, while low-performing listings earn R43K.
Average occupancy in Pretoria is 26%, producing RevPAR of R271 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Pretoria, at R217K.
Rules vary across Pretoria. Pretoria: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Zoning and business registration may apply but enforcement minimal. Most hosts operate freely. Johannesburg: Lenient. Guest house permits technically required for frequent rentals. No caps or occupancy rules. Enforcement sporadic and complaint-driven. Centurion: Lenient. Falls under Tshwane Metro (Pretoria) rules. Minimal regulation, no STR-specific permits. Hosts generally operate without restriction or enforcement action. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Pretoria Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in September and April; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+31%), Hot Tub (+23%), Bbq (+23%).
Average daily rate in Pretoria is R1K, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in October.
Guests in Pretoria book an average of 20 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 26 days for 4+ 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 33% higher than weekday occupancy.
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