Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Endumeni Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality brought in R 23,075 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 24 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the KwaZulu-Natal average. Listings averaged R 742 a night and were booked on 15% of available nights, against R 2,395 and 30% for the KwaZulu-Natal average.
Timing matters: in October, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in May, usually the slowest. With only 24 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 24 active listings, Endumeni Local Municipality is the 48th-largest of 54 KwaZulu-Natal markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Endumeni Local Municipality listing averaged R 23,075 over the 12 months to October 2026 (KwaZulu-Natal average: R 184,917), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Endumeni Local Municipality listing brings in R 5,430 in October, its best month, and R 2,370 in May, 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%.
Across Endumeni Local Municipality's 24 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 6,790+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 4,430 or more, roughly R 1,700 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 2,710 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 1,340 or less, about half 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.
October earns about 2.3 times what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 3,630. 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.
Endumeni Local Municipality 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.
August 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in October 2025. Across the past two years, October is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | R 5,692 | 28.0% | R 756 | R 184 | 52 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 2,754 | 14.4% | R 756 | R 92 | 74 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 3,349 | 18.5% | R 748 | R 108 | 187 days | 2.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 2,762 | 12.9% | R 756 | R 89 | 47 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 1,987 | 9.7% | R 773 | R 71 | 69 days | 1.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 2,532 | 12.1% | R 783 | R 82 | 23 days | 2.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 3,739 | 18.5% | R 831 | R 125 | 61 days | 1.9 nights |
| May 2026 | R 2,350 | 8.5% | R 840 | R 76 | 71 days | 1.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 3,667 | 18.6% | R 840 | R 122 | 71 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 3,729 | 14.0% | R 875 | R 120 | 130 days | 2.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 5,837 | 23.3% | R 887 | R 188 | 95 days | 5.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | R 2,616 | 10.2% | R 884 | R 87 | 64 days | 2.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Endumeni Local Municipality listing earns about R 2,710 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 23,075 in the 12 months to October 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 2,250 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.
Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 22,585 | R 36,970 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Endumeni Local Municipality bookings | R 490 | R 810 |
| Gross bookings | R 23,075 | R 37,780 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Endumeni Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 3,580 | −R 5,860 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 490 | −R 810 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 1,150 | −R 1,890 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 460 | −R 760 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 690 | −R 1,130 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 230 | −R 230 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 120 | −R 120 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 6,720 | −R 10,800 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 16,355about R 1,360 a month | R 26,980about R 2,250 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Endumeni 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 Endumeni 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 Endumeni Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Endumeni Local Municipality listings are booked on 20% or more of their nights, against 10% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 585 adds about R 5,850 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 920 a night or more, against a median of R 585. 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 2,260 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, October brings the average listing about R 5,430, against R 2,370 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Endumeni Local Municipality listings average 4.57 stars, and 0% 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 3,150 a month, against R 1,920 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Endumeni Local Municipality listings were booked on 15% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the KwaZulu-Natal average (30%) and 20 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 24% in October and falls to 10% in May.
Across Endumeni Local Municipality's 24 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 36%+ of open nights, 26 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 20% 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 7% or less, less than one night a week.
October is usually the busiest month in Endumeni Local Municipality, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 15% 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 Endumeni Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Endumeni Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 742 over the past year, about 69% below the KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa averages (R 2,395 and R 2,565). In a typical year, rates peak in August and September at about R 820 and bottom out in October and December at about R 730.
Across Endumeni Local Municipality's 24 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 1,450+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 920 or more, about R 340 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 585 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 530 or less, about 9% below the median.
August rates run 13% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 774.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Endumeni 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 Endumeni Local Municipality it averaged R 99 over the past year, from about R 76 in a typical May to about R 175 in a typical October.
Across Endumeni Local Municipality's 24 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 184+ per open night, about 2.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 125 or more.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 82 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 63 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
October RevPAR is about 2.3 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 119. The 12-month RevPAR of R 99 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality
With only 24 active listings, the monthly pattern in Endumeni Local Municipality is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in October and bottom out in May.
Average revenue by month in Endumeni 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 3,630.
Revenue by month in Endumeni Local Municipality in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | R 3,520 |
| February | R 2,980 |
| March | R 3,420 |
| April | R 3,810 |
| May | R 2,370 |
| June | R 3,490 |
| July | R 3,270 |
| August | R 4,300 |
| September | R 3,140 |
| October | R 5,430 |
| November | R 3,690 |
| December | R 4,170 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Guests book Endumeni Local Municipality stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 119 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-August.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 69 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 Endumeni Local Municipality
None of the 24 active listings in Endumeni 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 Endumeni Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks eight Endumeni Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Paulpietersburg, Dundee and Wasbank. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paulpietersburg | A charming town known for its historical significance and proximity to scenic nature areas. It's a great spot for tourists seeking rural relaxation and outdoor activities. | Dome of the Rock, Paulpietersburg Museum, Battlefields, Game Drives, Local Craft Markets |
| Dundee | A hub for tourists visiting the Battlefields Route, Dundee offers rich history and culture, making it an attractive location for overnight stays. | Talana Museum, Blood River, Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana, Battlefield Tours |
| Wasbank | An ideal escape for those looking to explore nature and the Jozini dam region. Known for its tranquility and beautiful landscape. | Jozini Lake, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching Trails, Fishing, Hiking Trails |
| Endumeni | The municipality offers a unique blend of urban and rural experiences, perfect for diverse visitors and their needs. | Local Festivals, Traditional Zulu Homesteads, Cultural Tours, Nature Reserves, Historical Sites |
| Newcastle | A nearby urban center with modern amenities, attracting travelers looking for convenience and comfort. | Newcastle Mall, Fort Klapperkop, Historical Sites, Military Museums, Local Restaurants |
| Vryheid | Known for its rich history and heritage, this town attracts visitors interested in South African history and culture. | Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve, Kubusie Mall, Local Art Galleries, Historic Town Center, Cultural Festivals |
| Mondi | A smaller town where visitors can experience the beauty of rural KwaZulu-Natal and enjoy local hospitality. | Scenic Drives, Local Craft Shops, Cultural Experiences, Nature Trails, Community Events |
| Ladysmith | Rich in history and known for its role in the Anglo-Zulu War; a vital stop for those interested in the historical aspects of South Africa. | Ladysmith Siege Museum, Elandslaagte Battlefield, Historical Tours, Cultural Experiences, Nature Reserves |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Endumeni Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
There is no other market with 30 or more active listings within 100 km of Endumeni Local Municipality to compare it with.
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FAQ
Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Endumeni Local Municipality?
An active Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 23,075 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 24 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 4,430 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Endumeni Local Municipality listings earn between R 1,340 and R 4,430 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 6,790 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Listings in Endumeni Local Municipality were booked on 15% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the KwaZulu-Natal average. October is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Endumeni Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Endumeni Local Municipality cost R 742 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 530 and R 920, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality?
None of the active Endumeni 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 Endumeni Local Municipality?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 23,075 in the 12 months to October 2026, 88% below the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 184,917, though with only 24 active listings a single property can move that figure, 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 2,250 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Endumeni Local Municipality?
October usually pays best, averaging R 5,430 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Each night a Endumeni Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 99 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 184 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Endumeni Local Municipality stays were booked 69 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Endumeni Local Municipality?
The average Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 2.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Endumeni Local Municipality rated?
Guests rate Endumeni Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.57 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and communication lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Endumeni Local Municipality?
Paulpietersburg, Dundee and Wasbank draw the most short-term rental interest in Endumeni Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Endumeni Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 24 active Airbnb listings in Endumeni Local Municipality as of October 2026.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Endumeni Local Municipality?
In Endumeni Local Municipality, about a quarter of 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.
How many tourists visit Endumeni Local Municipality, 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 187 Airbnb stays in Endumeni Local Municipality, South Africa in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See KwaZulu-Natal tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 24 active Airbnb listings in Endumeni Local Municipality 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.