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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Lukhanji Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality brought in R 21,074 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 83% less than the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368.
The short answer
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Eastern Cape average. Listings averaged R 859 a night and were booked on 14% of available nights, against R 1,810 and 29% for the Eastern Cape average.
Timing matters: in June, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in August, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Lukhanji Local Municipality is the 19th-largest of 28 Eastern Cape markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 13% while the number of active listings grew 13%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Lukhanji Local Municipality listing averaged R 21,074 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality listing brings in R 5,360 in June, its best month, and R 2,560 in August, its slowest. 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 3.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 8,380+ a month, about 3.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 5,370 or more, roughly R 3,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 2,410 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 1,410 or less, about 59% 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.
June earns about twice what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 7,400 R 2,310
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 3,850. 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.
Lukhanji 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.
June 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 2,697 | 12.2% | R 809 | R 90 | 32 days | 2.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 2,618 | 11.9% | R 810 | R 84 | 29 days | 2.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 2,850 | 12.4% | R 813 | R 95 | 55 days | 1.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 4,291 | 18.1% | R 815 | R 138 | 32 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 3,225 | 9.1% | R 845 | R 104 | 25 days | 1.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 4,185 | 12.7% | R 852 | R 149 | 46 days | 2.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 4,140 | 14.7% | R 874 | R 134 | 22 days | 2.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 3,876 | 14.9% | R 879 | R 129 | 44 days | 2.1 nights |
| May 2026 | R 4,058 | 14.8% | R 985 | R 131 | 11 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 7,395 | 27.7% | R 1,014 | R 247 | 10 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 4,437 | 16.4% | R 1,021 | R 143 | 16 days | 4.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 2,817 | 10.3% | R 1,016 | R 91 | 30 days | 1.5 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Lukhanji Local Municipality home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 21,074 in the 12 months to September 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about R 2,950 a month after running costs.
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.
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 20,814 | R 46,410 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Lukhanji Local Municipality bookings | R 260 | R 570 |
| Gross bookings | R 21,074 | R 46,980 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 77% of Lukhanji Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 2,660 | −R 5,940 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 260 | −R 570 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 1,050 | −R 2,350 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 420 | −R 940 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 630 | −R 1,410 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 210 | −R 210 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 110 | −R 110 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 5,340 | −R 11,530 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 15,734about R 1,310 a month | R 35,450about R 2,950 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Lukhanji 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 Lukhanji 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Lukhanji Local Municipality listings are booked on 19% or more of their nights, against 10% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 780 adds about R 7,800 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 940 a night or more, against a median of R 780. 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 2,080 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, June brings the average listing about R 5,360, against R 2,560 in August, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Lukhanji Local Municipality listings average 4.60 stars, and 11% 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 3,920 a month, against R 1,760 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Lukhanji Local Municipality listings were booked on 14% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the Eastern Cape average (29%) and 21 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 22% in June and falls to 10% in August.
Most listings fill a similar share of their open nights.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 30%+ of open nights, 20 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 19% or more, roughly one and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 10% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 6% or less, less than one night a week.
June is usually the busiest month in Lukhanji Local Municipality, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 15% 28% 9%
The 12-month rate of 14% 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Lukhanji Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 859 over the past year, about 53% below the Eastern Cape average of R 1,810 and about 65% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about R 920 and bottom out in September and October at about R 810.
The top 10% charge about 1.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 1,235+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 940 or more.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 780 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 680 or less, about 13% below the median.
July rates run 14% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 1,020 R 788
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 853.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Lukhanji 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality it averaged R 122 over the past year, from about R 83 in a typical August to about R 179 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 203+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 155 or more.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 85 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 62 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
June RevPAR is about 2.2 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 247 R 75
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 127.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Lukhanji Local Municipality is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in June and bottom out in August.
Average revenue by month in Lukhanji Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 5,360 R 2,560
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 3,850.
Revenue by month in Lukhanji Local Municipality in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | R 3,130 |
| February | R 4,150 |
| March | R 4,480 |
| April | R 4,220 |
| May | R 3,990 |
| June | R 5,360 |
| July | R 3,470 |
| August | R 2,560 |
| September | R 3,330 |
| October | R 3,550 |
| November | R 3,200 |
| December | R 4,760 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Guests book Lukhanji Local Municipality stays 29 days ahead on average (about four weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 37 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical November booking is made in early October.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 24 days 55 days 10 days
The 12-month figure of 29 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality
None of the 35 active listings in Lukhanji 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks eight Lukhanji Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Ugie, Maclear and Queenstown (Kariega). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ugie | A small town in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Ugie offers a serene and rural experience, ideal for guests seeking a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature and stunning landscapes. | Ugie Waterfall, Khowa River, Local Hiking Trails, Cultural Heritage Sites |
| Maclear | Known for its historical significance and scenic beauty, Maclear is a charming town that attracts visitors interested in outdoor activities and exploring local culture. | Maclear Railway Station, Hog's Back Mountains, Maqoma's Grave, Mopani Nature Trails |
| Queenstown (Kariega) | A vibrant town with a mix of cultural heritage and contemporary facilities, Queenstown is a popular hub for travelers exploring the Eastern Cape. | Queenstown Golf Club, The Queenstown Museum, Buffalo River, Local Arts and Crafts Markets |
| Sterkstroom | A quiet and picturesque village with beautiful views and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. | Sterkstroom Nature Reserve, Local Farms, Birdwatching, Hiking Trails |
| Cwecweni | This area offers a unique rural experience, with opportunities for fishing and river activities, appealing to nature enthusiasts. | Cwecweni River, Fishing Spots, Rural Community Experiences, Local Flora and Fauna |
| Lukhanji | Central hub of the municipality, offering a mix of town amenities and access to rural attractions, making it convenient for visitors. | Local Markets, Cultural Events, Heritage Sites |
| Cala | A small town known for its agricultural community, Cala attracts guests looking for an authentic countryside experience. | Cala Nature Reserve, Local Farms, Agri-tourism Experiences |
| Ngcobo | Rich in Xhosa culture and history, Ngcobo offers visitors a glimpse into traditional life and is a great spot for cultural immersion. | Ngcobo Arts and Culture Festival, Historical Sites, Local Cuisine |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Lukhanji Local Municipality is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 80% of listings, against 20% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 74%, about 7 times the share of apartments and condos (11%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
- Private room 80%
- Entire home 20%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 80.0% | 28 |
| Entire home | 20.0% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
- Hotel/Boutique 74%
- Apartment/Condo 11%
- Others 6%
- Cabin/Outdoor 6%
- House 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 74.3% | 26 |
| Apartment/Condo | 11.4% | 4 |
| Others | 5.7% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.7% | 2 |
| House | 2.9% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Lukhanji Local Municipality Have?
Among Lukhanji Local Municipality's 7 entire homes with a bedroom count, studios and one-bedroom homes are equally common (2 homes each).
Lukhanji Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
29%
29%
29%
14%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 28.6% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 28.6% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% | 1 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Lukhanji Local Municipality Sleep?
Most Lukhanji Local Municipality listings are sized for couples and small families: 88% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 13% take eight or more. Shares are of the 24 listings with a guest capacity on file (69% of the market).
Lukhanji Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
54%
21%
13%
13%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 54.2% | 13 |
| 3 guests | 20.8% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 12.5% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 12.5% | 3 |
How Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Lukhanji Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 11
- Beds per listing
- 2.7
- Show exact location
- 23%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Lukhanji Local Municipality Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Lukhanji Local Municipality: 80% of listings offer it, and 66% have a dedicated workspace. Only 54% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Lukhanji Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Lukhanji Local Municipality draws mostly domestic guests: 85% of those who left reviews live in South Africa. Cape Town alone accounts for 16% of reviews. Of the 15% from abroad, most come from the United States and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 50%, followed by Afrikaans and Xhosa.
85% of Lukhanji Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 85%
- International 15%
Where Lukhanji 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 | 16.0% |
| Port Elizabeth | 8.0% |
| Durban | 6.0% |
| Gqeberha | 4.0% |
| Centurion | 4.0% |
Where Lukhanji 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 | 85.5% |
| United States | 5.5% |
| Germany | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.8% |
| France | 1.8% |
Languages spoken by Lukhanji Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 50.0% |
| Afrikaans | 18.5% |
| Xhosa | 9.3% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Zulu | 7.4% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.60 stars, and 11% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.66.
Cleanliness scores highest in Lukhanji 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 | 4.70 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.72 |
| Location | 4.70 |
| Check-in | 4.75 |
| Value | 4.66 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Lukhanji Local Municipality: Stays, Rules and Fees
All Lukhanji Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 74% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Lukhanji Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 97%
- 181-270 days 3%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 97.1% | 34 |
| 181-270 days | 2.9% | 1 |
Days a year Lukhanji Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 91-180 days 3%
- 31-90 days 23%
- 1-30 days 74%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 2.9% | 1 |
| 31-90 days | 22.9% | 8 |
| 1-30 days | 74.3% | 26 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
The average Lukhanji Local Municipality booking lasts 2.7 nights, longest in June and shortest in November. Listings took about 6 bookings each over the year. More than seven 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 2.3 nights 3.4 nights 1.6 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
All listings in Lukhanji Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Lukhanji 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Lukhanji Local Municipality, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 43% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Lukhanji Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Nearly three in ten Lukhanji Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
- Listings charging a fee
- 28.6%
- Share of gross revenue
- 1.2%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Lukhanji Local Municipality
The top-grossing Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality, a private room, took in R 71,900 over the past year, about 3.4 times the city's average of R 21,100.
Bowker's Private room Rated 4.83 
Deluxe Double Room: Bed Only Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.35 - Revenue
- R 65,851
- Occupancy
- 21.8%
- Daily rate
- R 842
Family Room Private room · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.10 - Revenue
- R 56,361
- Occupancy
- 21.7%
- Daily rate
- R 758
1 Bedroom Apartment Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.40 - Revenue
- R 54,738
- Occupancy
- 21.1%
- Daily rate
- R 931
Classic Double Room: Bed Only Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.66 - Revenue
- R 52,121
- Occupancy
- 20.5%
- Daily rate
- R 713
Mountain Lodge Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- R 44,701
- Occupancy
- 10.5%
- Daily rate
- R 1,519
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Only 14% of Lukhanji Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Only one in five listings are run by Superhosts. Three-quarters 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 77% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 20.0%
- Professional management
- 14.3%
- Cohosted listings
- 2.9%
- Instant Book enabled
- 74.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 77.1%
Nearby markets
Lukhanji Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
The only nearby market in the table, Nkonkobe Local Municipality (77 km away, 77 listings), earned about 4.3 times as much as Lukhanji Local Municipality per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkonkobe Local Municipality 77 km | 77 | R 90,844 | R 1,358 | 24% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Eastern Cape
- Gqeberha Airbnb data 893 listings
- Kouga Local Municipality Airbnb data 847 listings
- East London Airbnb data 523 listings
- Ndlambe Local Municipality Airbnb data 326 listings
- Port Elizabeth Airbnb data 322 listings
- Camdeboo Local Municipality Airbnb data 222 listings
- Jeffreys Bay Airbnb data 154 listings
- Great Kei Local Municipality Airbnb data 137 listings
FAQ
Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
An active Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 21,074 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 5,370 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Lukhanji Local Municipality listings earn between R 1,410 and R 5,370 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 8,380 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Listings in Lukhanji Local Municipality were booked on 14% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Eastern Cape average. June is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Lukhanji Local Municipality cost R 859 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 680 and R 940, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
None of the active Lukhanji 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 Lukhanji Local Municipality?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 21,074 in the 12 months to September 2026, 83% below the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about R 2,950 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
June usually pays best, averaging R 5,360 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Each night a Lukhanji Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 122 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 203 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Lukhanji Local Municipality stays were booked 29 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
The average Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 2.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 6 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Lukhanji Local Municipality rated?
Guests rate Lukhanji Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.60 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
Ugie, Maclear and Queenstown (Kariega) draw the most short-term rental interest in Lukhanji Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Lukhanji Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Nkonkobe Local Municipality, 77 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Lukhanji Local Municipality?
In Lukhanji Local Municipality, nearly three in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Lukhanji 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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