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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality brought in R 150,521 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 24% more than the Eastern Cape average of R 121,368.
The short answer
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality is cheaper but busier than the Eastern Cape average. Listings averaged R 1,344 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against R 1,810 and 29% for the Eastern Cape average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in September, usually the slowest.
With 69 active listings, Sundays River Valley Local Municipality is the 14th-largest of 28 Eastern Cape markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 8%.
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Gross bookings per Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listing averaged R 150,521 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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listing brings in R 21,300 in December, its best month, and R 10,700 in September, its slowest. August runs within 4% of September, 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 4.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 15,100. 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.
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 July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 10,883 | 27.9% | R 1,370 | R 363 | 82 days | 2.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 16,139 | 41.3% | R 1,383 | R 521 | 116 days | 2.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 17,195 | 43.7% | R 1,389 | R 573 | 111 days | 2.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 19,762 | 47.6% | R 1,448 | R 637 | 93 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 17,079 | 39.1% | R 1,477 | R 551 | 80 days | 1.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 15,378 | 41.4% | R 1,459 | R 549 | 76 days | 1.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 16,863 | 40.5% | R 1,508 | R 544 | 99 days | 1.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 17,726 | 40.2% | R 1,553 | R 591 | 86 days | 2.1 nights |
| May 2026 | R 12,439 | 27.2% | R 1,556 | R 401 | 91 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 14,340 | 27.6% | R 1,602 | R 478 | 118 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 14,971 | 30.7% | R 1,639 | R 483 | 74 days | 2.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 11,978 | 23.6% | R 1,620 | R 386 | 78 days | 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Sundays River Valley Local Municipality home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 150,521 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 9,100 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 18,200 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 2,800 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 9,300 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 7,800 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 147,721 | R 293,700 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality bookings | R 2,800 | R 5,500 |
| Gross bookings | R 150,521 | R 299,200 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 21,700 | −R 43,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 2,800 | −R 5,500 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 7,500 | −R 15,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 3,000 | −R 6,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 4,500 | −R 9,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 1,500 | −R 1,500 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 41,800 | −R 80,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 108,721about R 9,100 a month | R 218,300about R 18,200 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sundays River Valley 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 Sundays River Valley 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.
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 24,900 a month, against R 12,500 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Eastern Cape average (29%) and in line with the South Africa average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 48% in December and falls to 24% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,344 over the past year, about 26% below the Eastern Cape average of R 1,810 and about 45% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about R 1,420 and R 1,500.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,460. The 12-month ADR of R 1,344 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality it averaged R 474 over the past year, from about R 355 in a typical September to about R 687 in a typical December.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
December RevPAR is about twice September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 497.
Seasonality
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality has one high season, December through April, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to September. A listing earns about 49% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 15,100.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | R 17,700 |
| February | High season | R 15,600 |
| March | High season | R 17,700 |
| April | High season | R 18,200 |
| May | Low season | R 12,500 |
| June | Low season | R 12,400 |
| July | Low season | R 13,300 |
| August | Low season | R 11,000 |
| September | Low season | R 10,700 |
| October | Shoulder season | R 15,000 |
| November | Shoulder season | R 16,100 |
| December | High season | R 21,300 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–April | R 18,100 | 42% | R 1,446 |
| Shoulder seasonOctober–November | R 15,600 | 39% | R 1,456 |
| Low seasonMay–September | R 12,000 | 27% | R 1,476 |
Guests book Sundays River Valley Local Municipality stays 93 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. June stays are booked furthest out, about 105 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 65 days. A typical June booking is made in early March.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 93 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 69 active listings in Sundays River Valley 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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Sundays River Valley Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Addo, Colchester and Paterson. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addo | Home to the renowned Addo Elephant National Park, this area is a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, attracting tourists looking to experience South Africa's unique fauna and flora. | Addo Elephant National Park, Zuurberg Mountain Village, Elephant Back Safari, Addo Dune Field, Schotia Safaris |
| Colchester | A tranquil riverside village that offers proximity to the Addo Elephant Park, making it a great place for guests looking for a peaceful retreat amid nature while still being close to wildlife attractions. | Sunday's River, Addo Elephant Park, River cruises, Horse riding, Bird watching |
| Paterson | A small town that serves as a gateway to various game reserves, making it an appealing spot for those wanting to experience the African bush and rich wildlife diversity close to Addo. | Return to Africa Lodge, Game drives, Mountain biking trails, Paterson Station |
| Kirkwood | Known for the nearby Kirkwood Wilds Guest Farm and a lovely rural atmosphere, this town attracts families and travelers seeking agriculture tours and wildlife. | Kirkwood Wilds Guest Farm, Thornhill Nature Reserve, Kirkwood Museum, Bird watching, Farms |
| Kraggakamma Game Park | A private game reserve that offers self-catering accommodation and a closer look at Africa's wildlife, making it a unique experience for outdoor lovers. | Safari experiences, Luxury tented camp, Wildlife tours, Birding adventures, Bicycle trails |
| Uitenhage | A nearby town with rich history and attractions, Uitenhage offers a combination of cultural experiences and access to nature. | Uitenhage Golf Club, Van der Stel House, The Red Location Museum, Cultural sites, Nature parks |
| Swartkops | A little coastal village that is known for its beautiful beaches and casual atmosphere, popular with tourists who enjoy sun and sand. | Swartkops River, Beaches, Water sports, Dolphin watching, Local cuisine |
| Despatch | An emerging area with a mix of rural charm and urban convenience, Despatch offers great potential for Airbnb investments due to its proximity to larger towns. | Local markets, Outdoor activities, Rural landscapes, Cultural events, Nature tours |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 49% of listings, against 51% for entire homes. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 43% of listings, about 1.9 times the share of houses (23%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 50.7% | 35 |
| Private room | 49.3% | 34 |
Cabins lead the property mix
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 43.5% | 30 |
| House | 23.2% | 16 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 20.3% | 14 |
| Apartment/Condo | 13.0% | 9 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (37% of entire homes), and 30% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 30 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 36.7% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% | 5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% | 4 |
Most Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings are sized for couples and small families: 77% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more. Shares are of the 57 listings with a guest capacity on file (83% of the market).
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 54.4% | 31 |
| 3 guests | 7.0% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 15.8% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 3.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 10.5% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 1.8% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 7.0% | 4 |
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 2.3 beds per listing. About two in ten listings (20%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality: 65% of listings have one, and 94% offer free parking on site.
Share of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Guests
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality runs on foreign visitors: 79% of guests who left reviews live outside South Africa. Germany leads with 37% of reviewers, ahead of the Netherlands at 12%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by German and French.
79% of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sundays River Valley Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Cape Town | 6.1% |
| Munich | 3.5% |
| Berlin | 3.3% |
| Port Elizabeth | 2.8% |
| Amsterdam | 2.6% |
Where Sundays River Valley Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37.1% |
| South Africa | 21.4% |
| Netherlands | 12.1% |
| United Kingdom | 5.9% |
| France | 3.4% |
Languages spoken by Sundays River Valley Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 44.5% |
| German | 25.1% |
| French | 9.9% |
| Dutch | 5.4% |
| Afrikaans | 4.8% |
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 39% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.74.
Communication scores highest in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.75 |
| Communication | 4.85 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
More than three-quarters of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 53.6% | 37 |
| 181-270 days | 23.2% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 21.7% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 1.4% | 1 |
Days a year Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.4% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 21.7% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 29.0% | 20 |
| 31-90 days | 33.3% | 23 |
| 1-30 days | 14.5% | 10 |
The average Sundays River Valley Local Municipality booking lasts 2.4 nights, longest in June and shortest in February. Listings took about 32 bookings each over the year, some 2,220 in all. About two-thirds of 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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 46% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About four in ten Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, a four-bedroom home, took in R 770,000 over the past year, about 5.1 times the city's average of R 151,000. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Adrenalin Addo Manor House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
AfriCamps Addo Near Elephant National Park Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Ed's Place Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Cottage 6 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.93
Ndlovu Addo River Lodge - Cottage 5 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96
Luxury Cottage - Suma's Rest Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.77 Only 13% of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 46% of listings. 83% 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 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 98 km, Seaview (65 km away, 54 listings) earned the most per listing, about 78% more than Sundays River Valley Local Municipality.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth 53 km | 322 | R 79,962 | R 1,208 | 32% |
| Gqeberha 54 km | 893 | R 111,464 | R 1,345 | 32% |
| Seaview 65 km | 54 | R 267,678 | R 2,230 | 35% |
| Makana Local Municipality 79 km | 85 | R 103,762 | R 1,331 | 29% |
| Jeffreys Bay 95 km | 154 | R 119,728 | R 2,091 | 30% |
| Ndlambe Local Municipality 98 km | 326 | R 143,743 | R 2,231 | 28% |
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FAQ
An active Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 150,521 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 69 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 21,700 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listings earn between R 4,560 and R 21,700 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 32,400 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Eastern Cape average. December is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality cost R 1,344 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 845 and R 1,615, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Sundays River Valley 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 150,521 in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% 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 108,721 a year (about R 9,100 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 18,200 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
December usually pays best, averaging R 21,300 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Sundays River Valley Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 474 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 987 or more.
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality stays were booked 93 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 2.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 32 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Addo, Colchester and Paterson draw the most short-term rental interest in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 69 active Airbnb listings in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Port Elizabeth, 53 km away.
In Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, about four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 69 active Airbnb listings in Sundays River Valley 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.