Airbnb market data · 202512 months to May 2025
Thulamela Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality brought in R 57,099 over the 12 months through May 2025, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Thulamela Local Municipality run through May 2025.
The short answer
Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged R 1,736 a night and were booked on 20% of available nights.
Timing matters: in March, the best month, the average listing earned about 10.2 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, Thulamela Local Municipality is the 16th-largest of 17 Limpopo markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Thulamela Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Thulamela Local Municipality listing averaged R 57,099 over the 12 months to May 2025 (Limpopo average: R 225,527), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Thulamela Local Municipality listing brought in R 16,400 in March, its best month, and R 1,620 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 45% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Thulamela Local Municipality's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 18,200+ a month, about 3.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 9,710 or more, roughly R 4,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 4,930 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 2,760 or less, about 56% 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.
March earned about 10.2 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 7,800.
Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2025 data.
March led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in April.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | R 1,618 | 5.9% | R 1,125 | 13 days |
| Jul 2024 | R 3,763 | 9.2% | R 1,138 | 7 days |
| Aug 2024 | R 6,367 | 15.2% | R 1,139 | 18 days |
| Sep 2024 | R 9,107 | 18.9% | R 1,133 | 25 days |
| Oct 2024 | R 7,485 | 19.9% | R 1,132 | 21 days |
| Nov 2024 | R 4,305 | 16.4% | R 1,147 | 14 days |
| Dec 2024 | R 9,872 | 25.0% | R 1,141 | 44 days |
| Jan 2025 | R 8,346 | 15.8% | R 1,800 | 21 days |
| Feb 2025 | R 4,095 | 8.9% | R 1,843 | 11 days |
| Mar 2025 | R 16,426 | 23.0% | R 1,871 | 19 days |
| Apr 2025 | R 16,133 | 25.8% | R 1,887 | 14 days |
| May 2025 | R 6,095 | 11.7% | R 1,887 | 55 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Thulamela Local Municipality home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the free Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 57,099 in the 12 months to May 2025, 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 112,550, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 6,920 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.
Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | R 57,099 | R 112,550 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −R 8,850 | −R 17,450 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 2,850 | −R 5,630 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 1,140 | −R 2,250 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 1,710 | −R 3,380 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 570 | −R 570 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 290 | −R 290 |
| 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 | −R 15,410 | −R 29,570 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 41,689about R 3,470 a month | R 82,980about R 6,920 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Thulamela 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 Thulamela 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 Thulamela Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Thulamela Local Municipality listings are booked on 19% or more of their nights, against 14% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,125 adds about R 11,300 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 1,895 a night or more, against a median of R 1,125. 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 5,710 a year.
- Open for the busy months. March brought the average listing about R 16,400, against R 1,620 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 9,380 a month, against R 4,760 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Thulamela Local Municipality?
Thulamela Local Municipality listings were booked on 20% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Limpopo average (25%) and 15 points below the South Africa average (35%). Occupancy climbs to 26% in April and falls to 6% in June.
Across Thulamela Local Municipality's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 29%+ of open nights, 15 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 19% or more, roughly one and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 14% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
April was the busiest month in Thulamela Local Municipality, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 20% 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 Thulamela Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Thulamela Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,736 over the past year, about 46% below the Limpopo average of R 3,225 and about 32% below the South Africa average of R 2,565. Rates swing with the seasons, from about R 1,125 in June and October to about R 1,885 in April and May.
Across Thulamela Local Municipality's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 2,745+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 1,895 or more, about R 770 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,125 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 770 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
April rates ran 68% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,440. The 12-month ADR of R 1,736 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in Thulamela Local Municipality is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in March and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality?
Guests book Thulamela Local Municipality stays 18 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. May stays are booked furthest out, about 55 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 7 days. A typical May booking is made in late March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 18 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 Thulamela Local Municipality
11% of the 19 active listings in Thulamela Local Municipality display a registration, permit or license number. A low share 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 Thulamela Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks eight Thulamela Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Thohoyandou, Louis Trichardt and Tshikota. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thohoyandou | A vibrant town known for its cultural heritage, Thohoyandou attracts both local and international tourists looking to explore Venda traditions and its beautiful landscapes. | Venda Cultural Museum, Thavhani Mall, Lake Fundudzi, Thathe Vondo Forest, Phiphidi Waterfalls |
| Louis Trichardt | A charming town situated near the Soutpansberg mountains, ideal for nature lovers and those interested in hiking and outdoor activities. | Soutpansberg Mountains, Makhado Crossing, Ndarova Dam, Louis Trichardt Golf Club, Rooidam Nature Reserve |
| Tshikota | A suburban area close to Thohoyandou that offers a quieter experience while still being near the bustling town, great for families and short-term rentals. | Local markets, Community parks, Easy access to Thohoyandou attractions |
| Vuwani | A small town that is growing in popularity, known for its rural landscape and cultural experiences, suitable for tourists looking for authenticity. | Cultural tours, Venda traditional crafts, Nature walks |
| Masisi | This rural area offers a unique experience to travelers seeking an authentic Venda lifestyle, farming tours, and traditional hospitality. | Cultural interactions with locals, Traditional Venda meals, Scenic rural landscapes |
| Malamulele | A growing urban center with various amenities and cultural experiences, making it an attractive location for Airbnb hosts. | Local shops and restaurants, Cultural festivals, Proximities to natural attractions |
| Tshikondeni | Known for its coal mine, the area has a unique industrial charm and offers experiences related to the mining industry. | Mining tours, Local businesses, Cultural richness of the mining community |
| Gumbani | A quaint village close to nature reserves, perfect for eco-tourism and adventures in the nearby wilderness. | Wildlife experiences, Nature reserves, Hiking trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Thulamela Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Thulamela Local Municipality out-earns Makhado Local Municipality (63 km away, 34 listings), the only nearby market in the table, which averaged about 21% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhado Local Municipality 63 km | 34 | R 45,347 | R 1,197 | 20% |
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Markets Similar to Thulamela Local Municipality
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Thulamela Local Municipality:
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- Mogale City Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,732/night · 24.9%
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- Mbombela Airbnb data South Africa · R 1,989/night · 25.1%
FAQ
Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Thulamela Local Municipality?
An active Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 57,099 on average in the 12 months to May 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 19 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 9,710 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Thulamela Local Municipality listings earn between R 2,760 and R 9,710 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 18,200 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 Thulamela Local Municipality?
Listings in Thulamela Local Municipality were booked on 20% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Limpopo average. April was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Thulamela Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Thulamela Local Municipality cost R 1,736 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 770 and R 1,895, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality?
In Thulamela Local Municipality, 11% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Thulamela Local Municipality?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Thulamela Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 57,099 in the 12 months to May 2025, 75% below the Limpopo average of R 225,527, though with only 19 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 everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about R 6,920 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 Thulamela Local Municipality?
March paid best over the past year, at R 16,400 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Thulamela Local Municipality?
Thulamela Local Municipality stays were booked 18 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Thulamela Local Municipality?
Thohoyandou, Louis Trichardt and Tshikota draw the most short-term rental interest in Thulamela Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Thulamela Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in Thulamela Local Municipality as of May 2025. The closest tracked market is Makhado Local Municipality, 63 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in Thulamela Local Municipality from June 2024 to May 2025 (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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