Rustenburg, ZA
Part of the Klerksdorp market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
R93.2k
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
27%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R976
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R197
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Klerksdorp 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Allowed | — | +R 59,006 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +R 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 1••••• | 🔒 R 1••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (1.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (ZAR 0)
1 bedroom (ZAR 0)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 0)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 0)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Klerksdorp market averaged 333 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Klerksdorp listing earns R84K/year. High-performing listings earn R182K, while low-performing listings earn R23K.
Average occupancy in Klerksdorp is 22%, producing RevPAR of R184 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Klerksdorp, at R120K.
Rules vary across Klerksdorp. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, and Rustenburg in South Africa's North West Province. These municipalities don't have widely documented STR frameworks comparable to major international cities. Local zoning, business licensing, and tourism regulations may apply, but enforcement levels are unclear. I recommend contacting each municipality's planning/licensing department directly for accurate requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Klerksdorp Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and May; it is lowest in November and September.
The most common amenities are Parking (98%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+90%), Air Conditioning (+45%), Pets Allowed (+37%).
Average daily rate in Klerksdorp is R1K, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Klerksdorp book an average of 20 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 20 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 18% higher than weekday occupancy.