Tourism statisticsState2026
Gauteng Tourism Statistics: 128,838 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 128,838 Airbnb stays in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026, with Johannesburg the most booked town. The busiest month was December. All of South Africa had 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 662,245
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within South Africa, among guests who left a review
- 64%
Key facts
Gauteng Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of South Africa at 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Gauteng at 128,838 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Gauteng added up to 662,245 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Gauteng lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 27 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and October, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Gauteng ran unbroken from September to December in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Gauteng in November were booked furthest ahead, about 34 days, against 20 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 64% of Gauteng Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within South Africa, and the United States at 6.5% and the United Kingdom at 5.5% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Gauteng took 12.6% of all Airbnb stays in South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Johannesburg had the most Airbnb stays of the 11 towns it lists in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026, at 30,657, ahead of Sandton and Pretoria.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit South Africa?
UN Tourism counted 8.9 million international tourist arrivals for all of South Africa in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Gauteng accounted for 12.6% of Airbnb stays in South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of South Africa | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Gauteng
Gauteng had 8,894 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 128,838 stays and 662,245 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 27 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 20 towns it tracks in Gauteng; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 8,894
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 128,838
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 662,245
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 27 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Gauteng?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and October. February was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from September to December.
December ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, September, October, November, March, August, July, May, June, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.1% | 33 days |
| September | 8.9% | 28 days |
| October | 8.6% | 31 days |
| November | 8.6% | 34 days |
| March | 8.5% | 23 days |
| August | 8.3% | 30 days |
| July | 8.2% | 28 days |
| May | 8.0% | 21 days |
| June | 7.9% | 20 days |
| April | 7.7% | 25 days |
| January | 7.6% | 26 days |
| February | 7.5% | 22 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Gauteng Airbnb Guests Come From?
About six in ten Gauteng Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within South Africa (64%), and the top countries abroad were the United States at 6.5% and the United Kingdom at 5.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Johannesburg was the top origin city at 12%, ahead of Cape Town at 9.4%. The figures rest on 391,317 reviews, written over many years.
64% from within South Africa
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within South Africa 64%
- From abroad 36%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Gauteng
Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria took 65% of Airbnb stays in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 10 of the 11 towns, led by Johannesburg, and September in 1, led by Centurion. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 16% in Centurion to 45% in Kempton Park.
| Johannesburg | 30,657 |
| Sandton | 28,935 |
| Pretoria | 24,632 |
| Randburg | 11,654 |
| Midrand | 9,949 |
| Roodepoort | 3,646 |
| Centurion | 3,126 |
| Mogale City Local Municipality | 2,709 |
| Boksburg | 2,231 |
| Kempton Park | 1,900 |
| Germiston | 1,153 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. South Africa is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 11 of Gauteng's 20 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Gauteng
How many tourists visit Gauteng?
South Africa as a whole had 8.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Gauteng at 12.6% of Airbnb stays in South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 128,838 Airbnb stays in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Gauteng?
The busiest Airbnb month in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then September and October. The four busiest months run from September to December.
What is the quietest month in Gauteng?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Gauteng in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 22 days ahead, against 34 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Gauteng?
A typical Airbnb stay in Gauteng lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 27 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.7 nights in September to 6.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Gauteng come from?
Of Gauteng Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 64% were from within South Africa, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were the United States at 6.5% and the United Kingdom at 5.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Johannesburg at 12%, ahead of Cape Town at 9.4%.
What is the most booked town in Gauteng on Airbnb?
Johannesburg was the most booked town in Gauteng on Airbnb, with an estimated 30,657 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Sandton and Pretoria.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (8.9 million in 2024 across South Africa). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 128,838 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 20 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 391,317 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.