Rustenburg
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Overview
Annual Rev
R271.1k
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,264
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R603
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Rustenburg 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 438,858 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 22)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 14)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 10)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Rustenburg market averaged 608 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 30% over two years.
An average Rustenburg listing earns R180K/year. High-performing listings earn R611K, while low-performing listings earn R57K.
Average occupancy in Rustenburg is 19%, producing RevPAR of R423 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Rustenburg, at R446K.
Rules vary across Rustenburg. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Rustenburg, Sun City, or Pilanesberg in South Africa's North West Province. These areas operate under South African municipal bylaws and tourism regulations that vary by jurisdiction. Sun City is primarily a resort complex with different rules than residential areas. For accurate information, contact: - Rustenburg Local Municipality - North West Province Tourism Authority - Local accommodation associations Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Rustenburg Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, 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 (98%), Parking (95%), Bbq (81%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+188%), TV (+106%), Washing Machine (+89%).
Average daily rate in Rustenburg is R2K, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Rustenburg book an average of 24 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 32 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 111% higher than weekday occupancy.