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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality brought in R 166,403 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 37% more than the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368.
The short answer
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged R 1,697 a night, about 6% lower than the Eastern Cape average of R 1,810, and were booked on 30% of available nights, close to its 29%.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in June, usually the slowest.
With 105 active listings, Kou-Kamma Local Municipality is the ninth-largest of 28 Eastern Cape markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 31% while the number of active listings shrank 9%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listing averaged R 166,403 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Eastern Cape average: R 121,368), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listing brings in R 25,800 in December, its best month, and R 12,800 in June, its slowest. May runs within 2% of June, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 36,900+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 20,300 or more, roughly R 8,900 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 11,400 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 5,170 or less, about 45% 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.
December earns about twice what June does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 28,400 R 11,800
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 16,600. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 13,664 | 25.3% | R 1,504 | R 455 | 86 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 19,190 | 34.1% | R 1,542 | R 619 | 105 days | 2.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 17,992 | 33.5% | R 1,546 | R 600 | 105 days | 3.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 28,359 | 46.8% | R 1,660 | R 915 | 115 days | 4.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 19,043 | 32.1% | R 1,677 | R 614 | 93 days | 2.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 17,179 | 34.2% | R 1,601 | R 614 | 94 days | 2.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 19,386 | 32.0% | R 1,624 | R 625 | 83 days | 2.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 17,341 | 29.6% | R 1,665 | R 578 | 122 days | 2 nights |
| May 2026 | R 14,359 | 24.1% | R 1,735 | R 463 | 100 days | 2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 13,798 | 22.6% | R 1,775 | R 460 | 65 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 18,314 | 30.8% | R 1,771 | R 591 | 95 days | 3.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 15,728 | 25.4% | R 1,776 | R 507 | 72 days | 2.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listing earns about R 11,400 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The free Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 166,403 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 10,000 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 18,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 5,100 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 10,400 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 8,700 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.
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 161,303 | R 287,500 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality bookings | R 5,100 | R 9,100 |
| Gross bookings | R 166,403 | R 296,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 22,000 | −R 39,300 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 5,100 | −R 9,100 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 8,300 | −R 14,800 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 3,300 | −R 5,900 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 5,000 | −R 8,900 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 1,700 | −R 1,700 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 800 | −R 800 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 46,200 | −R 80,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 120,203about R 10,000 a month | R 216,100about R 18,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kou-Kamma 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 Kou-Kamma 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 Kou-Kamma Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings are booked on 43% or more of their nights, against 26% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,270 adds about R 12,700 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 1,975 a night or more, against a median of R 1,270. 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 16,100 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 25,800, against R 12,800 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings average 4.69 stars, and 24% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 24,700 a month, against R 13,900 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Eastern Cape average and 5 percentage points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in December and falls to 23% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about five times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 64%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 43% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 26% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 31% 47% 23%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,697 over the past year, about 6% below the Eastern Cape average of R 1,810 and about 30% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and August at about R 1,625 and bottom out in September and October at about R 1,480.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 2,905+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 1,975 or more, about R 710 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,270 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 945 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
June rates run 10% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 1,780 R 1,450
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,570. The 12-month ADR of R 1,697 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Kou-Kamma Local Municipality it averaged R 552 over the past year, from about R 421 in a typical May to about R 833 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 1,150+ per open night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 592 or more, about R 210 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 386 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 216 or less, about 56% of the median.
December RevPAR is about twice May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 915 R 379
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 546.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality has one high season, December through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in May and June and slows again in August and September. A listing earns about 44% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 25,800 R 12,800
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 16,600.
Revenue by month in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | R 18,200 |
| February | High season | R 16,700 |
| March | High season | R 19,000 |
| April | Shoulder season | R 17,800 |
| May | Low season | R 13,100 |
| June | Low season | R 12,800 |
| July | Shoulder season | R 15,300 |
| August | Low season | R 14,100 |
| September | Low season | R 13,100 |
| October | Shoulder season | R 17,000 |
| November | Shoulder season | R 16,500 |
| December | High season | R 25,800 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–March | R 19,900 | 37% | R 1,579 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, July, October–November | R 16,700 | 32% | R 1,556 |
| Low seasonMay–June, August–September | R 13,300 | 25% | R 1,583 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Guests book Kou-Kamma Local Municipality stays 95 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 116 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 58 days. A typical December booking is made in late August.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 87 days 122 days 51 days
The 12-month figure of 95 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 Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
None of the 105 active listings in Kou-Kamma 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 Kou-Kamma Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks seven Kou-Kamma Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Storms River, Nature's Valley and Keurboomsstrand. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Storms River | A popular destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers, Storms River is famous for its breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities, and proximity to Tsitsikamma National Park. | Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Mouth, Bloukrans Bridge, Kayaking and tubing on Storms River, Hiking trails |
| Nature's Valley | This tranquil coastal village is a hidden gem, offering beautiful beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. It's perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and enjoy nature. | Nature's Valley Beach, Tsitsikamma National Park, Otter Trail, Bird watching, Nearby hiking trails |
| Keurboomsstrand | Known for its stunning beach and luxury vacation homes, Keurboomsstrand attracts tourists looking for a relaxing seaside getaway close to Plettenberg Bay. | Keurbooms Beach, Keurbooms River, Plettenberg Bay, Whale watching, Water sports activities |
| Plett Winelands | This area combines wine tourism with beautiful landscapes and is great for visitors looking for a serene getaway with wine tasting experiences. | Wine farms, Wine tastings, Scenic drives, Picnic spots, Gourmet restaurants |
| Tsitsikamma Village | Ideal for ecotourism, this village is near various attractions related to the indigenous forests and offers unique experiences. | Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, Blackwater Tubing, Hiking Trails, Ecotourism activities, Bird watching |
| Natures Valley | A perfect fusion of forest and beach, attracting those who love hiking, bird watching, and wildlife encounters. | Natures Valley Beach, Otter Trail, Tsitsikamma National Park, Hiking trails, Bird watching |
| Colchester | A small town situated at the entrance of Addo Elephant National Park, making it ideal for safari enthusiasts. | Addo Elephant National Park, Colchester Beach, Game drives, Bird watching, Nature walks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 61% of listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in three (38%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 40%, ahead of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (29%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 61%
- Private room 38%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 61.0% | 64 |
| Private room | 38.1% | 40 |
| Shared room | 1.0% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
- House 40%
- Hotel/Boutique 29%
- Cabin/Outdoor 25%
- Apartment/Condo 4%
- Unique stay 2%
- Others <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 40.0% | 42 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 28.6% | 30 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 24.8% | 26 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.8% | 4 |
| Unique stay | 1.9% | 2 |
| Others | 1.0% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality (32% of entire homes), and 42% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 60 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
32%
27%
15%
20%
7%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 31.7% | 19 |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% | 16 |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.0% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% | 12 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% | 4 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
A typical one-bedroom home in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality earned R 67,700 over the past year, against R 222,000 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 19 | R 67,700 | R 169,000 | R 1,796 | 31% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16 | R 127,000 | R 140,000 | R 1,251 | 37% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12 | R 222,000 | R 349,000 | R 2,674 | 36% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Sleep?
Most Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings are sized for couples and small families: 67% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 23% take eight or more. Shares are of the 93 listings with a guest capacity on file (89% of the market).
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
43%
4%
19%
2%
8%
1%
23%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 43.0% | 40 |
| 3 guests | 4.3% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 19.4% | 18 |
| 5 guests | 2.2% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 7.5% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 1.1% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 22.6% | 21 |
How Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 16
- Beds per listing
- 2.9
- Show exact location
- 30%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality: 99% of listings offer it, and 66% have a patio or balcony. Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 15% of listings have it. Only 66% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
Listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality with an outdoor shower earned about 3.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: R 436,000 against R 138,000. The gap is smaller for free street parking (about twice as much) and an indoor fireplace (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor shower | 10% | R 436,000 | R 138,000 | +216% |
| Free street parking | 13% | R 295,000 | R 147,000 | +101% |
| Indoor fireplace | 33% | R 250,000 | R 125,000 | +101% |
| Beach access | 33% | R 225,000 | R 137,000 | +64% |
| Air conditioning | 15% | R 219,000 | R 157,000 | +40% |
| Patio or balcony | 66% | R 184,000 | R 133,000 | +38% |
| Outdoor furniture | 59% | R 186,000 | R 138,000 | +35% |
| Dedicated workspace | 26% | R 205,000 | R 153,000 | +34% |
| BBQ grill | 59% | R 176,000 | R 152,000 | +16% |
| Outdoor dining area | 54% | R 173,000 | R 159,000 | +9% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality runs on foreign visitors: two-thirds of guests who left reviews live outside South Africa. Germany sends the most guests from abroad, with 20% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by German and French.
67% of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
- International 67%
- Domestic 33%
Where Kou-Kamma Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Cape Town | 7.9% |
| Port Elizabeth | 4.6% |
| Gqeberha | 3.8% |
| London | 3.1% |
| Pretoria | 2.0% |
Where Kou-Kamma Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 32.5% |
| Germany | 19.6% |
| United Kingdom | 11.1% |
| Netherlands | 6.4% |
| United States | 5.7% |
Languages spoken by Kou-Kamma Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 43.9% |
| German | 16.1% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Afrikaans | 9.2% |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.69 stars, and 24% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.84 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.70 |
| Communication | 4.81 |
| Location | 4.81 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality: Stays, Rules and Fees
About nine in ten Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 47% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 63%
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 9%
- 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.9% | 66 |
| 181-270 days | 26.7% | 28 |
| 91-180 days | 8.6% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 1.9% | 2 |
Days a year Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days 10%
- 91-180 days 26%
- 31-90 days 47%
- 1-30 days 16%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.9% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 9.5% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 25.7% | 27 |
| 31-90 days | 46.7% | 49 |
| 1-30 days | 16.2% | 17 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
The average Kou-Kamma Local Municipality booking lasts 3.1 nights, longest in December and shortest in May. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year, some 2,460 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 2.5 nights 3.9 nights 1.9 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly all listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, used by 41% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. 45% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 45% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
About seven in ten Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is R 149, and some higher fees lift the average to R 229. Spread over the average stay of 3.1 nights, that adds roughly R 50 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 149
- Average cleaning fee
- R 229
- Listings charging a fee
- 69.5%
- Share of gross revenue
- 3.1%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, a one-bedroom unit, took in R 1,300,000 over the past year, about 7.8 times the city's average of R 166,000.
Tsitsikamma Star Gazing Pyramid Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.83 
Blue Horizon First River Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- R 1.1M
- Occupancy
- 68.5%
- Daily rate
- R 4,576
Blue Dawn, Tsitsikamma Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.61 - Revenue
- R 780,543
- Occupancy
- 52.6%
- Daily rate
- R 4,072
Sifrandi Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- R 766,962
- Occupancy
- 52.4%
- Daily rate
- R 3,521
SitenKyk beachfront accomodation Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 642,829
- Occupancy
- 53.3%
- Daily rate
- R 5,087
Breathtaking Oceanfront Apartment - Net Hier Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.69 - Revenue
- R 443,585
- Occupancy
- 64.2%
- Daily rate
- R 1,975
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Franette is the top-grossing host in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, with R 2.23 million in bookings across 4 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 56% of its 105 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franette | 4 | R 2,231,475 | R 557,869 | 4.71/5 | |
| Greg | 3 | R 1,906,442 | R 635,481 | 4.63/5 | |
| Penny | 9 | R 1,870,717 | R 207,857 | 4.62/5 | |
| 4 | Madri | 1 | R 1,141,020 | R 1,141,020 | 4.93/5 |
| 5 | Irma | 9 | R 1,106,239 | R 122,915 | 4.49/5 |
| 6 | Andelomi | 10 | R 672,492 | R 67,249 | 4.50/5 |
| 7 | Christa | 1 | R 642,829 | R 642,829 | 5.00/5 |
| 8 | Natasha | 13 | R 595,742 | R 45,826 | 4.42/5 |
| 9 | Elsje | 2 | R 554,039 | R 277,019 | 4.90/5 |
| 10 | Andre | 7 | R 534,827 | R 76,404 | 4.64/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Only 11% of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 30% of listings are run by Superhosts. Two-thirds of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 82% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 29.5%
- Professional management
- 11.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 18.1%
- Instant Book enabled
- 67.6%
- Simplified Pricing
- 81.9%
Nearby markets
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the five nearby markets in the table, all within 86 km, Plettenberg Bay (58 km away) earned the most per listing, about 26% more than Kou-Kamma Local Municipality. Plettenberg Bay and Knysna were the busiest, each booked on 35% of nights against 30% in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay 58 km | 237 | R 209,628 | R 3,413 | 35% |
| Saint Francis Bay 80 km | 91 | R 201,728 | R 3,678 | 29% |
| Kouga Local Municipality 83 km | 847 | R 180,230 | R 2,812 | 29% |
| Jeffreys Bay 86 km | 154 | R 119,728 | R 2,091 | 30% |
| Knysna 86 km | 204 | R 186,623 | R 2,759 | 35% |
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Markets Similar to Kou-Kamma Local Municipality
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kou-Kamma Local Municipality:
- Mtubatuba Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,708/night · 29.0%
- Durban Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,658/night · 31.4%
- Prince Albert Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,737/night · 27.5%
- Cederberg Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,913/night · 29.5%
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FAQ
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
An active Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 166,403 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 105 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 20,300 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listings earn between R 5,170 and R 20,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 36,900 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 Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Eastern Cape average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality cost R 1,697 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 945 and R 1,975, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
None of the active Kou-Kamma 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 Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 166,403 in the 12 months to September 2026, 37% above the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 120,203 a year (about R 10,000 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 18,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
December usually pays best, averaging R 25,800 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Each night a Kou-Kamma Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 552 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made R 1,150 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Kou-Kamma Local Municipality stays were booked 95 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
The average Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 3.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality rated?
Guests rate Kou-Kamma Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.69 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
Storms River, Nature's Valley and Keurboomsstrand draw the most short-term rental interest in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 105 active Airbnb listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Plettenberg Bay, 58 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality?
In Kou-Kamma Local Municipality, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is R 149, and some higher fees lift the average to R 229.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 105 active Airbnb listings in Kou-Kamma Local Municipality from October 2025 to September 2026 (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 October 2025 to September 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.
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