Rustenburg
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Annual revenue (actual)
R283.8k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
29%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,325
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R643
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Rustenburg 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +R 479,636 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 2••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
Studio (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 21)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 14)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 10)
Studio (ZAR 8)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (54%)
Professionally managed (46%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Rustenburg market averaged 615 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Rustenburg listing earns R187K/year. High-performing listings earn R629K, while low-performing listings earn R61K.
Average occupancy in Rustenburg is 19%, producing RevPAR of R442 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Rustenburg, at R456K.
Rules vary across Rustenburg. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Rustenburg, Sun City, and Pilanesberg in South Africa's North West Province. These areas operate under local municipality rules that may vary, and enforcement data isn't readily available in my sources. For accurate information, I recommend contacting: - Rustenburg Local Municipality - Moses Kotane Local Municipality (Sun City/Pilanesberg area) - Local tourism authorities Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Rustenburg Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and September; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (95%), Internet (83%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+198%), TV (+101%), Parking (+95%).
Average daily rate in Rustenburg is R2K, up 28% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Rustenburg book an average of 25 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 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 115% higher than weekday occupancy.
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