Airbnb market data · 202512 months to April 2025
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality brought in R 532,146 over the 12 months through April 2025, across just 17 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Blue Crane Route Local Municipality run through April 2025.
The short answer
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged R 7,542 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 32.5 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 17 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 17 active listings, Blue Crane Route Local Municipality is the 28th-largest of 28 Eastern Cape markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Blue Crane Route Local Municipality listing averaged R 532,146 over the 12 months to April 2025 (Eastern Cape average: R 132,961), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Blue Crane Route Local Municipality listing brought in R 146,000 in August, its best month, and R 4,510 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 41% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Blue Crane Route Local Municipality's 17 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 277,000+ a month, about 29.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 94,400 or more, roughly R 85,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 9,390 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 3,080 or less, about a third of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earned about 32.5 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 79,600.
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2025 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in January.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | R 6,453 | 14.2% | R 3,383 | 68 days |
| Jun 2024 | R 4,507 | 15.7% | R 3,384 | 31 days |
| Jul 2024 | R 62,088 | 23.4% | R 3,398 | 10 days |
| Aug 2024 | R 146,386 | 35.0% | R 3,381 | 19 days |
| Sep 2024 | R 146,305 | 23.3% | R 3,348 | 28 days |
| Oct 2024 | R 58,603 | 13.7% | R 3,362 | 71 days |
| Nov 2024 | R 72,125 | 25.1% | R 3,362 | 71 days |
| Dec 2024 | R 93,368 | 18.3% | R 6,767 | 20 days |
| Jan 2025 | R 73,713 | 13.4% | R 9,282 | 17 days |
| Feb 2025 | R 100,630 | 25.4% | R 9,165 | 27 days |
| Mar 2025 | R 97,024 | 22.9% | R 9,102 | 15 days |
| Apr 2025 | R 94,506 | 24.0% | R 9,047 | 14 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Blue Crane Route Local Municipality market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 532,146 in the 12 months to April 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 32,400 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about R 331,600 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | R 532,146 | R 5,351,200 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −R 82,500 | −R 829,400 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 26,600 | −R 267,600 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 10,600 | −R 107,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 16,000 | −R 160,500 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 5,300 | −R 5,300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 2,700 | −R 2,700 |
| ManagementR 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | R 0 | R 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | R 0 | R 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | R 0 | R 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −R 143,700 | −R 1,372,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 388,446about R 32,400 a month | R 3,978,700about R 331,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Blue Crane Route Local Municipality's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Blue Crane Route Local Municipality home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Blue Crane Route Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Blue Crane Route Local Municipality listings are booked on 29% or more of their nights, against 18% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 775 adds about R 7,740 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 2,385 a night or more, against a median of R 775. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about R 53,200 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about R 146,000, against R 4,510 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about R 445,900 a month, against R 44,300 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points below the Eastern Cape average (29%) and 16 points below the South Africa average (35%). Occupancy climbs to 35% in August and falls to 13% in January.
Across Blue Crane Route Local Municipality's 17 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 47%+ of open nights, 29 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 29% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 18% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 7% or less, less than one night a week.
August was the busiest month in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 19% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 7,542 over the past year, about four times the Eastern Cape average of R 1,930 and about three times the South Africa average of R 2,565. Rates swing with the seasons, from about R 3,350 in September and October to about R 9,280 in January and February.
Across Blue Crane Route Local Municipality's 17 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 15,600+ a night, about 20.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 2,385 or more, about R 1,600 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 775 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 605 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
January rates ran 177% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 5,580. The 12-month ADR of R 7,542 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
With only 17 active listings, the monthly pattern in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
Guests book Blue Crane Route Local Municipality stays 22 days ahead on average (about three weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 71 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 10 days. A typical October booking is made in early August.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 22 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
None of the 17 active listings in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks seven Blue Crane Route Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by St Francis Bay, Patensie and Humewood. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Bay | Known for its beautiful canals and luxury homes, St Francis Bay is a tranquil escape for visitors seeking outdoor activities and relaxation. | St Francis Links Golf Course, Seal Point Lighthouse, Canals of St Francis, Village Square, St Francis Bay Beach |
| Patensie | Located near the Addo Elephant Park, Patensie caters to nature lovers and adventure seekers, ideal for eco-tourism and nature retreats. | Addo Elephant National Park, Canoeing on the Kouga River, Patensie Citrus Farm Tours, Hiking Trails, Bird Watching Spots |
| Humewood | A suburb of Port Elizabeth known for its beaches and proximity to the Boardwalk, making it perfect for beachgoers and entertainment seekers. | Humerail Beach, The Boardwalk, Humewood Golf Club, Thunderbolt Reef, King's Beach |
| Kouga | With its diverse landscapes and proximity to the ocean, Kouga offers outdoor enthusiasts activities such as hiking, surfing, and fishing. | Tsitsikamma National Park, Kouga River, Wilderness Nature Reserve, Fishing Spots, Surfing Beaches |
| Uitenhage | Rich in history and culture, Uitenhage offers a unique experience for visitors and is well-suited for traditional travelers looking for local charms. | Uitenhage Golf Club, Volkswagen Factory Tour, The Uitenhage Railway Station, Local Museums, Historic Buildings |
| Sundays River Valley | Famous for its river and proximity to Addo, ideal for citrus farming experiences and adventure tourism. | Sundays River Mouth, Addo River Rafting, Citrus Farms, Adventures with Elephants, Boat Trips on the Sundays River |
| Chadford | A small but scenic area offering an intimate feel for guests. Close to nature reserves, ideal for quiet retreats. | Nearby Nature Reserves, Chadford Wine Farms, Local Craft Markets, Bird Watching, Fishing in Nearby Streams |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality out-earns every one of the two nearby markets in the table, all within 92 km; the best of them, Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, averaged about 69% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundays River Valley Local Municipality 91 km | 70 | R 165,158 | R 1,589 | 35% |
| Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality 92 km | 60 | R 37,745 | R 983 | 19% |
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FAQ
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
An active Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 532,146 on average in the 12 months to April 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 17 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 94,400 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Blue Crane Route Local Municipality listings earn between R 3,080 and R 94,400 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 277,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
Listings in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Eastern Cape average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality cost R 7,542 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 605 and R 2,385; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
None of the active Blue Crane Route Local Municipality listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 532,146 in the 12 months to April 2025, at about four times the Eastern Cape average of R 132,961, though with only 17 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 388,446 a year (about R 32,400 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about R 331,600 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
August paid best over the past year, at R 146,000 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality stays were booked 22 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
St Francis Bay, Patensie and Humewood draw the most short-term rental interest in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 17 active Airbnb listings in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality as of April 2025. The closest tracked market is Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, 91 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 17 active Airbnb listings in Blue Crane Route Local Municipality from May 2024 to April 2025 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in South African rand at R 16.6 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.