Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Howick, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Howick brought in R 112,357 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 27 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Howick Airbnb Market at a Glance
Howick is priced below the KwaZulu-Natal average. Listings averaged R 1,472 a night, about 39% less than that average of R 2,395, and were booked on 30% of available nights, close to its 30% occupancy.
Timing matters: in December, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.7 times as much as in October, the slowest. With only 27 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 27 active listings, Howick is the 46th-largest of 54 KwaZulu-Natal markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Howick?
Gross bookings per Howick listing averaged R 112,357 over the 12 months to October 2026 (KwaZulu-Natal average: R 184,917), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Howick listing brought in R 22,100 in December, its best month, and R 8,230 in October, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Howick's 27 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 29,200+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 17,700 or more, roughly R 7,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 10,500 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 5,550 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.
December earned about 2.7 times what October did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 13,600.
Howick 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 September 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | R 8,231 | 21.8% | R 1,445 | R 266 | 13 days | 1.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 8,753 | 21.6% | R 1,451 | R 292 | 11 days | 2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 22,114 | 45.0% | R 1,500 | R 713 | 13 days | 6.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 16,234 | 38.7% | R 1,426 | R 524 | 28 days | 4.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 10,222 | 26.2% | R 1,385 | R 365 | 37 days | 2.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 10,670 | 24.1% | R 1,378 | R 344 | 22 days | 2.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 14,097 | 32.2% | R 1,451 | R 470 | 24 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | R 15,952 | 33.5% | R 1,397 | R 515 | 28 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 14,775 | 33.6% | R 1,462 | R 493 | 47 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 14,152 | 31.5% | R 1,579 | R 457 | 41 days | 3.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 12,533 | 26.5% | R 1,540 | R 404 | 35 days | 2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | R 15,673 | 32.3% | R 1,583 | R 522 | 43 days | 3.3 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Howick market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Howick Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Howick Airbnb took in R 112,357 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 189,800, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 11,100 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.
Howick Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 107,857 | R 182,300 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Howick bookings | R 4,500 | R 7,500 |
| Gross bookings | R 112,357 | R 189,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 96% of Howick listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 16,900 | −R 28,500 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 4,500 | −R 7,500 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 5,600 | −R 9,500 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 2,200 | −R 3,800 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 3,400 | −R 5,700 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 1,100 | −R 1,100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 600 | −R 600 |
| 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 34,300 | −R 56,700 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 78,057about R 6,500 a month | R 133,100about R 11,100 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Howick Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Howick'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 Howick 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 Howick's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Howick listings are booked on 43% or more of their nights, against 24% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,525 adds about R 15,300 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 1,745 a night or more, against a median of R 1,525. 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 10,800 a year.
- Open for the busy months. December brought the average listing about R 22,100, against R 8,230 in October, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Howick listings average 4.85 stars, and 41% 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 15,800 a month, against R 9,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Howick?
Howick listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the KwaZulu-Natal average and 5 percentage points below the South Africa average (35%). Occupancy climbs to 45% in December and falls to 22% in November.
Across Howick's 27 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 57%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 43% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 24% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 14% or less, less than one night a week.
December was the busiest month in Howick, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Howick?
The average nightly rate in Howick, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,472 over the past year, about 39% below the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 2,395 and about 43% below the South Africa average of R 2,565. Rates peak in July and September at about R 1,585 and bottom out in February and March at about R 1,380.
Across Howick's 27 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 2,190+ a night, about 44% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 1,745 or more, about R 220 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,525 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 970 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
September rates ran 15% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,470.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Howick?
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 Howick it averaged R 447 over the past year, from about R 266 in October to about R 713 in December.
Across Howick's 27 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 879+ per open night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 608 or more, about R 260 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 349 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 274 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
December RevPAR was about 2.7 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 447.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Howick
With only 27 active listings, the monthly pattern in Howick is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in December and bottomed out in October.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Howick?
Guests book Howick stays 32 days ahead on average (about five weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 47 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical June booking is made in late April.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 32 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 Howick
None of the 27 active listings in Howick 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 Howick.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Howick
AirROI's area guide picks four Howick neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Howick Central, Howick North and Greendale. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Howick Central | Midlands Meander tourists, weekend road-trippers, and visiting medical staff stay here for immediate access to restaurants, supermarkets, and the municipal district offices. Most amenities and the river gorge view sites are situated within standard walking distances. | Howick Falls, Howick Falls Gorge Walk, Howick Museum, Falls Craft Market, Howick Falls Hotel |
| Howick North | This residential district hosts families visiting local boarding schools, sports competitors, and nature enthusiasts seeking quiet surroundings. It provides direct access to the Karkloof corridor and nature reserve trails while remaining within three kilometres of central services. | Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, Howick High School, Karkloof Road, Howick Prep School, Old Mushroom Farm |
| Greendale | Positioned right off the N3 interchange, this area caters to cross-country motorists, business contractors, and relatives of residents in the adjacent retirement complexes. Guests book standalone self-catering units close to major retail centres and arterial roads. | Greendale Shopping Centre, Fairways on Main Shopping Centre, Howick Golf Club, Lenmed Howick Private Hospital, Currys Post Road |
| Merrivale | This southern suburb borders Midmar Dam, drawing endurance athletes for the Midmar Mile swimming event, regional anglers, and water sports participants. Rental units cater largely to self-driving vacationers and trade specialists needing fast N3 highway transit. | Midmar Dam Nature Reserve, Midmar Yacht Club, Merrivale Railway Station, R103 Route, Sakabula Golf Course |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Howick vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 67 km, uMgeni Local Municipality (7 km away) earned the most per listing, about 87% more than Howick. Hillcrest was the busiest, booked on 36% of nights against 30% in Howick.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uMgeni Local Municipality 7 km | 356 | R 210,340 | R 2,108 | 31% |
| Hilton 11 km | 40 | R 130,096 | R 1,497 | 31% |
| Pietermaritzburg 19 km | 43 | R 67,342 | R 1,067 | 26% |
| Msunduzi Local Municipality 21 km | 91 | R 86,306 | R 1,214 | 27% |
| Mpofana Local Municipality 35 km | 53 | R 139,619 | R 1,983 | 24% |
| Outer West Durban 60 km | 34 | R 49,653 | R 1,178 | 24% |
| Hillcrest 62 km | 73 | R 132,001 | R 1,192 | 36% |
| Forest Hills 67 km | 31 | R 101,046 | R 1,229 | 33% |
Other Airbnb Markets in KwaZulu-Natal
- KwaDukuza Local Municipality Airbnb data 1,387 listings
- Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality Airbnb data 938 listings
- Durban Airbnb data 772 listings
- Umhlanga Rocks Airbnb data 648 listings
- Ballito Airbnb data 458 listings
- Umdloti / eMdloti Airbnb data 280 listings
- Durban North Airbnb data 251 listings
- EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Airbnb data 170 listings
See all 54 KwaZulu-Natal Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Howick
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Howick:
- Gqeberha Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,430/night · 32.4%
- Midrand Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,335/night · 29.1%
- Port Elizabeth Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,312/night · 31.5%
- Camdeboo Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,397/night · 27.1%
- Sandton Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,503/night · 34.8%
- Pretoria Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,247/night · 29.8%
FAQ
Howick Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Howick?
An active Howick Airbnb grossed R 112,357 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 27 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 17,700 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Howick?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Howick listings earn between R 5,550 and R 17,700 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 29,200 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 Howick?
Listings in Howick were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the KwaZulu-Natal average. December was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Howick?
The average booked night in Howick cost R 1,472 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 970 and R 1,745, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Howick?
None of the active Howick 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 Howick?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Howick Airbnb grossed R 112,357 in the 12 months to October 2026, 39% below the KwaZulu-Natal average of R 184,917, though with only 27 active listings a single property can move that figure, 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 11,100 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 Howick?
December paid best over the past year, at R 22,100 per active listing, and October paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Howick?
Each night a Howick listing was open to book earned R 447 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 879 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Howick?
Howick 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 Howick?
The average Howick Airbnb stay lasted 4 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Howick rated?
Guests rate Howick Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Howick?
Howick Central, Howick North and Greendale draw the most short-term rental interest in Howick. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Howick?
AirROI counted 27 active Airbnb listings in Howick as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is uMgeni Local Municipality, 7 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Howick?
In Howick, more than two in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about R 298.
How many tourists visit Howick, 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 475 Airbnb stays in Howick, 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 27 active Airbnb listings in Howick 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.