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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Pretoria, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Pretoria brought in R 92,557 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 7% less than the Gauteng average of R 99,804.
The short answer
Pretoria Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged R 1,247 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, close to the Gauteng average on both counts.
December, usually the best month, brings in about 34% more per listing than November, usually the slowest.
With 1,580 active listings, Pretoria is the second-largest of 28 Gauteng markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 12% while the number of active listings grew 29%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Pretoria?
Gross bookings per Pretoria listing averaged R 92,557 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Gauteng average: R 99,804), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Pretoria listing brings in R 13,800 in December, its best month, and R 10,400 in November, its slowest. February runs within 2% of November, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The swing is mild: the best month earns about 34% more than the slowest.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 28,400+ a month, about 3.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 16,500 or more, roughly R 8,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 8,460 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 3,730 or less, about 44% 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.
Average monthly revenue per Pretoria listing
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average R 15,400 R 9,380
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 11,600. 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.
Pretoria Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | R 12,010 | 32.7% | R 1,185 | R 387 | 41 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 11,356 | 31.3% | R 1,186 | R 379 | 57 days | 3.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 15,442 | 37.7% | R 1,190 | R 498 | 37 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 10,984 | 27.8% | R 1,185 | R 354 | 31 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 10,581 | 31.2% | R 1,172 | R 378 | 29 days | 4.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 12,732 | 32.8% | R 1,194 | R 411 | 27 days | 3.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 11,893 | 30.0% | R 1,240 | R 396 | 33 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | R 13,118 | 32.4% | R 1,244 | R 423 | 28 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 12,763 | 31.4% | R 1,255 | R 425 | 28 days | 4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 13,793 | 31.2% | R 1,268 | R 445 | 38 days | 4.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 13,272 | 31.9% | R 1,282 | R 428 | 34 days | 3.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | R 14,810 | 37.2% | R 1,274 | R 494 | 34 days | 3.4 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Pretoria address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Pretoria Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pretoria Airbnb took in R 92,557 in the 12 months to October 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about R 180,990, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 10,790 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
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.
Pretoria Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 88,697 | R 173,440 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Pretoria bookings | R 3,860 | R 7,550 |
| Gross bookings | R 92,557 | R 180,990 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 84% of Pretoria listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 12,510 | −R 24,460 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 3,860 | −R 7,550 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 4,630 | −R 9,050 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 1,850 | −R 3,620 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 2,780 | −R 5,430 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 930 | −R 930 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 460 | −R 460 |
| 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 27,020 | −R 51,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 65,537about R 5,460 a month | R 129,490about R 10,790 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Pretoria Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Pretoria'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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Pretoria listings are booked on 48% or more of their nights, against 25% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 955 adds about R 9,550 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 1,405 a night or more, against a median of R 955. 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 8,870 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 13,800, against R 10,400 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Pretoria listings average 4.72 stars, and 32% 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 15,080 a month, against R 7,710 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Pretoria?
Pretoria listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Gauteng average (32%) and 5 points below the South Africa average (35%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy stays within a narrow band, from 30% in January to 39% in December.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 70%+ of open nights, 45 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 48% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 25% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Pretoria, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 33% 40% 28%
The 12-month rate of 30% 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 Pretoria?
The average nightly rate in Pretoria, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,247 over the past year, about the same as the Gauteng average (R 1,305) and about 51% below the South Africa average of R 2,565. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in August and September at about R 1,225 and bottom out in October and November at about R 1,060.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 2,160+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 1,405 or more, about R 450 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 955 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 670 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August rates run 16% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average R 1,280 R 933
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,160. The 12-month ADR of R 1,247 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 Pretoria?
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 Pretoria it averaged R 376 over the past year, from about R 346 in a typical November to about R 447 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 773+ per open night, about 2.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 472 or more, about R 200 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 270 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 151 or less, about 56% of the median.
RevPAR by month in Pretoria
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average R 498 R 313
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 382.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Pretoria
Pretoria earns at a steady pace year-round: no month runs more than 19% above the monthly average.
Average revenue by month in Pretoria
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 13,800 R 10,400
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 11,600.
Revenue by month in Pretoria in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | R 10,700 |
| February | R 10,500 |
| March | R 12,600 |
| April | R 11,000 |
| May | R 11,900 |
| June | R 11,400 |
| July | R 12,200 |
| August | R 11,700 |
| September | R 12,500 |
| October | R 10,800 |
| November | R 10,400 |
| December | R 13,800 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Pretoria?
Guests book Pretoria stays 32 days ahead on average (about five weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 45 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 24 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, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 31 days 57 days 19 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Pretoria
None of the 1,580 active listings in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pretoria
AirROI's area guide picks eight Pretoria neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Hatfield, Brooklyn and Lynnwood. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | Vibrant student neighborhood with many universities nearby. Attracts both students and visitors looking for affordable accommodations and lively atmospheres. | University of Pretoria, Hatfield Plaza, Pretoria Botanical Gardens, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Hazel Food Market |
| Brooklyn | Affluent suburb close to the city center, known for its beautiful homes and upscale amenities. Popular among business travelers and tourists seeking a more residential feel. | Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria Art Museum, Gautrain Station, Pioneer Park, Restaurants and cafes |
| Lynnwood | Family-friendly area with good schools, parks, and shopping centers. Ideal for longer stays, especially for families visiting Pretoria. | Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Lynnwood Bridge, Atterbury Theatre, Parkview Shopping Centre, Faerie Glen Nature Reserve |
| Menlyn Maine | Modern mixed-use precinct that combines residential, retail, and office spaces. It's a growing area with attractions that draw tourists and locals alike. | Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, SunTime Square, Menlyn Maine Central Square, Pretoria Horse Trails, Restaurants and entertainment |
| Moreleta Park | Suburban area known for its quiet streets and safety. Good option for families and travelers looking for a peaceful environment with access to nature. | Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve, Rietvalleirand Shopping Centre, Moreleta Park, Golf courses, Local dining options |
| Waterkloof | Wealthy suburb known for its large homes and beautiful views. An excellent choice for luxury travelers and those looking for upscale accommodation. | Waterkloof Golf Club, Hildegarde’s Restaurant, Top restaurants and shopping, Access to embassies, ViewPoints |
| Eastwood | An up-and-coming neighborhood with an eclectic mix of culture and history. Great for those looking for a local vibe and proximity to historical landmarks. | Eastwood Village, Rietondale Park, Various museums, Close to the Union Buildings, Parks and walking paths |
| Capital Park | Mixed-use suburb that offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities. Ideal for budget travelers looking to explore Pretoria. | Pretoria National Botanical Garden, Nearby shopping centers, Proximity to the train station, Local markets, Historical sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Pretoria Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 74% of listings in Pretoria, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in four (26%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 53%, about 2.6 times the share of houses (21%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Pretoria Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 74%
- Private room 26%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 74.1% | 1,170 |
| Private room | 25.6% | 405 |
| Hotel room | 0.3% | 4 |
| Shared room | 0.1% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Pretoria Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 53%
- House 21%
- Hotel/Boutique 17%
- Others 8%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 53.2% | 841 |
| House | 20.7% | 327 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 17.0% | 269 |
| Others | 8.2% | 129 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.8% | 13 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Pretoria Have?
Pretoria's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 60% of entire homes, and only 14% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 1,130 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Pretoria entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
7%
52%
27%
9%
3%
2%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 7.5% | 84 |
| 1 bedroom | 52.4% | 590 |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% | 299 |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.1% | 102 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.8% | 32 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% | 18 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Pretoria
A typical studio in Pretoria earned R 83,500 over the past year, against R 158,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 84 | R 83,500 | R 96,100 | R 1,046 | 33% |
| 1 bedroom | 590 | R 58,800 | R 83,500 | R 1,022 | 32% |
| 2 bedrooms | 299 | R 82,600 | R 123,000 | R 1,555 | 32% |
| 3 bedrooms | 102 | R 114,000 | R 170,000 | R 2,328 | 32% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32 | R 148,000 | R 252,000 | R 3,309 | 30% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 18 | R 158,000 | R 284,000 | R 3,781 | 31% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Pretoria Sleep?
Most Pretoria listings are sized for couples and small families: 86% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 4% take eight or more. Shares are of the 1,280 listings with a guest capacity on file (81% of the market).
Pretoria listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
2%
53%
6%
25%
3%
7%
<1%
4%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 2.0% | 26 |
| 2 guests | 52.7% | 674 |
| 3 guests | 5.8% | 74 |
| 4 guests | 25.2% | 322 |
| 5 guests | 3.1% | 40 |
| 6 guests | 6.7% | 86 |
| 7 guests | 0.4% | 5 |
| 8+ guests | 4.1% | 52 |
How Pretoria Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Pretoria hosts set up an average of 1.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 35% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 23
- Beds per listing
- 1.8
- Show exact location
- 35%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Pretoria Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Pretoria: 98% of listings offer it, and 70% have a dedicated workspace. Only 47% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of Pretoria listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Pretoria
Listings in Pretoria with a sound system earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: R 183,000 against R 89,000. Listings with a hot tub show about the same gap. The gap is smaller for paid parking off premises (about 85% more). 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 Pretoria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound system | 4% | R 183,000 | R 89,000 | +105% |
| Hot tub | 5% | R 173,000 | R 88,300 | +96% |
| Paid parking off premises | 0.8% | R 171,000 | R 92,000 | +85% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | R 138,000 | R 85,500 | +62% |
| Indoor fireplace | 7% | R 143,000 | R 89,000 | +61% |
| Outdoor shower | 2% | R 143,000 | R 91,500 | +57% |
| Waterfront | 2% | R 140,000 | R 91,500 | +53% |
| Fire pit | 8% | R 136,000 | R 89,000 | +53% |
| Patio or balcony | 43% | R 114,000 | R 76,200 | +50% |
| Air conditioning | 47% | R 112,000 | R 75,400 | +48% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Pretoria?
Most Pretoria guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 24% of those who left reviews live outside South Africa, led by visitors from the United States and the United Kingdom. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 57%, followed by Afrikaans and Zulu.
76% of Pretoria guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 76%
- International 24%
Where Pretoria guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Pretoria | 16.3% |
| Cape Town | 8.4% |
| Johannesburg | 7.2% |
| Centurion | 2.0% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 2.0% |
Where Pretoria guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 76.3% |
| United States | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | 3.3% |
| Botswana | 2.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 1.4% |
Languages spoken by Pretoria guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 56.7% |
| Afrikaans | 18.5% |
| Zulu | 5.9% |
| French | 3.9% |
| German | 3.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Pretoria?
Pretoria Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 32% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.73.
Location scores highest in Pretoria; 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 | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.79 |
| Location | 4.81 |
| Check-in | 4.79 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Pretoria: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than nine in ten Pretoria listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 9% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Pretoria listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 69%
- 181-270 days 23%
- 91-180 days 7%
- 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 69.3% | 1,095 |
| 181-270 days | 22.8% | 360 |
| 91-180 days | 7.2% | 114 |
| 31-90 days | 0.7% | 11 |
Days a year Pretoria listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days <1%
- 181-270 days 8%
- 91-180 days 23%
- 31-90 days 36%
- 1-30 days 32%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 0.8% | 13 |
| 181-270 days | 8.0% | 127 |
| 91-180 days | 23.2% | 366 |
| 31-90 days | 35.6% | 562 |
| 1-30 days | 32.4% | 512 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Pretoria?
Bookings in Pretoria average 3.5 to 4.4 nights depending on the month, longest in December and shortest in November. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year, some 24,600 in all. Nearly 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 Pretoria
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.9 nights 4.4 nights 3.5 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Pretoria Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
94% of listings in Pretoria accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Pretoria, used by 47% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 23% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Pretoria listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Pretoria?
More than four in ten Pretoria listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about R 232. Spread over the average stay of about four nights, that adds roughly R 60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 232
- Average cleaning fee
- R 299
- Listings charging a fee
- 42.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 4.2%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Pretoria
The top-grossing listing, a private room at R 9,541 a night (about 4.4 times the R 2,160 that puts a listing in the top 10% here), is left out below: a price like that usually means it covers several rooms or units, or that it is misrecorded. Leaving it out, the top earner in Pretoria, a seven-bedroom home, took in R 1,210,000 over the past year, about 13 times the city's average of R 92,600.
Natures View Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
The Zenkaya Private room Rated 4.79 - Revenue
- R 1M
- Occupancy
- 74.0%
- Daily rate
- R 3,763
Belle Vie Boutique Guesthouse Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 3.75 - Revenue
- R 902,872
- Occupancy
- 38.5%
- Daily rate
- R 6,403
The Waterkloof Gables Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- R 889,026
- Occupancy
- 47.9%
- Daily rate
- R 6,108
Rocky Road Mountain Lodge Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- R 771,434
- Occupancy
- 83.1%
- Daily rate
- R 2,499
Castle View Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 766,200
- Occupancy
- 73.6%
- Daily rate
- R 3,238
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Pretoria?
Srw is the top-grossing host in Pretoria, with R 4.82 million in bookings across 14 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 7% of the market's 1,580 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Dylan grossed R 742,000 per listing, about 2.2 times Srw's R 344,000.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srw | 14 | R 4,817,381 | R 344,099 | 4.77/5 | |
| Dylan | 4 | R 2,968,211 | R 742,053 | 4.98/5 | |
| Elsa | 6 | R 2,696,906 | R 449,484 | 4.88/5 | |
| 4 | Monique | 35 | R 1,712,399 | R 48,926 | 4.80/5 |
| 5 | Nicola | 7 | R 1,609,432 | R 229,919 | 4.94/5 |
| 6 | Massimo | 13 | R 1,607,660 | R 123,666 | 4.67/5 |
| 7 | Mint Hotels | 5 | R 1,450,037 | R 290,007 | 4.45/5 |
| 8 | Steve | 4 | R 1,448,911 | R 362,228 | 4.93/5 |
| 9 | Dina | 5 | R 1,441,855 | R 288,371 | 4.92/5 |
| 10 | Zelda | 17 | R 1,404,392 | R 82,611 | 4.57/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Pretoria?
Only 3% of Pretoria listings are classed as professionally managed, though 28% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 37% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 84% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 37.3%
- Professional management
- 3.5%
- Cohosted listings
- 28.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 44.9%
- Simplified Pricing
- 84.1%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Pretoria
10 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Pretoria, and companies run 10% of its Airbnb homes. Zelda is the largest, with 30 listings and an average guest rating of 4.65; the next largest are Sindile, Zelda, Mbali and Celebrity. Among the five largest, Celebrity's homes rate highest, at 4.73.
The five largest run 5% of Pretoria's Airbnb homes
Share of Pretoria's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host
- Zelda 2% · 30
- Sindile 1% · 16
- Zelda <1% · 13
- Mbali <1% · 12
- Celebrity <1% · 10
- All other listings 95%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Gauteng, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.
Nearby markets
Pretoria vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 43 km, Hartbeespoort (41 km away, 82 listings) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Pretoria. Irene was the busiest, booked on 39% of nights against 30% in Pretoria.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene 13 km | 56 | R 132,614 | R 1,198 | 39% |
| City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality 14 km | 68 | R 126,005 | R 2,520 | 22% |
| Centurion 15 km | 251 | R 69,180 | R 1,030 | 30% |
| Midrand 30 km | 798 | R 80,211 | R 1,335 | 29% |
| Kempton Park 36 km | 167 | R 62,787 | R 1,015 | 25% |
| Sandton 40 km | 1,852 | R 125,657 | R 1,503 | 35% |
| Hartbeespoort 41 km | 82 | R 186,325 | R 3,044 | 25% |
| Randburg 43 km | 766 | R 119,066 | R 1,278 | 34% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Gauteng
- Johannesburg Airbnb data 1,572 listings
- Rosebank Airbnb data 534 listings
- Roodepoort Airbnb data 287 listings
- Boksburg Airbnb data 159 listings
- Mogale City Local Municipality Airbnb data 145 listings
- Germiston Airbnb data 135 listings
- Emfuleni Local Municipality Airbnb data 99 listings
See all 28 Gauteng Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Pretoria
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Pretoria:
- Port Elizabeth Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,312/night · 31.5%
- Tlokwe Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,251/night · 25.0%
- Camdeboo Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,397/night · 27.1%
- East London Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,239/night · 24.1%
- Gqeberha Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,430/night · 32.4%
- Kingsburgh Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,477/night · 27.7%
FAQ
Pretoria Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Pretoria?
An active Pretoria Airbnb grossed R 92,557 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,580 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 16,500 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Pretoria?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pretoria listings earn between R 3,730 and R 16,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 28,400 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 Pretoria?
Listings in Pretoria were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the Gauteng average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Pretoria?
The average booked night in Pretoria cost R 1,247 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 670 and R 1,405, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Pretoria?
None of the active Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pretoria Airbnb grossed R 92,557 in the 12 months to October 2026, 7% below the Gauteng average of R 99,804, counting listings open only part of the year. 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, has about R 10,790 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Pretoria?
December usually pays best, averaging R 13,800 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Pretoria?
Each night a Pretoria listing was open to book earned R 376 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 773 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Pretoria?
Pretoria stays were booked 32 days (about five 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 Pretoria?
The average Pretoria Airbnb stay lasts about four nights. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Pretoria rated?
Guests rate Pretoria Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pretoria?
Hatfield, Brooklyn and Lynnwood draw the most short-term rental interest in Pretoria. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Pretoria?
AirROI counted 1,580 active Airbnb listings in Pretoria as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Irene, 13 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Pretoria?
In Pretoria, more than four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about R 232.
How many tourists visit Pretoria, South Africa?
All of South Africa had 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 24,632 Airbnb stays in Pretoria, South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Gauteng tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 1,580 active Airbnb listings in Pretoria from November 2025 to October 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 November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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