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Emakhazeni Local Municipality, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality brought in R 247,650 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 23% more than the Mpumalanga average of R 201,976.
The short answer
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Market at a Glance
Emakhazeni Local Municipality earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged R 2,931 a night and were booked on 25% of available nights, against R 2,310 and 28% for the Mpumalanga average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 340 active listings, Emakhazeni Local Municipality is the third-largest of 15 Mpumalanga markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 19%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Gross bookings per Emakhazeni Local Municipality listing averaged R 247,650 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Mpumalanga average: R 201,976), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Emakhazeni Local Municipality listing brings in R 34,500 in December, its best month, and R 16,200 in February, its slowest. July runs within 2% of December, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 74,100+ a month, about 5.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 35,400 or more, roughly R 21,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 14,300 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 5,880 or less, about 41% 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 earns about 2.1 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 38,400 R 16,200
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 25,500. 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.
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in December 2025. Across the past two years, December is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 21,833 | 25.2% | R 2,505 | R 728 | 67 days | 2.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 24,398 | 26.2% | R 2,508 | R 787 | 82 days | 2.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 25,101 | 25.2% | R 2,513 | R 837 | 85 days | 2.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 37,552 | 37.3% | R 2,636 | R 1,211 | 89 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 23,362 | 23.3% | R 2,652 | R 754 | 61 days | 2.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 16,244 | 22.1% | R 2,634 | R 580 | 60 days | 2.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 22,853 | 24.3% | R 2,705 | R 737 | 56 days | 2.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 30,928 | 32.6% | R 2,782 | R 1,031 | 61 days | 2.7 nights |
| May 2026 | R 25,244 | 25.1% | R 3,079 | R 814 | 52 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 30,450 | 28.9% | R 3,176 | R 1,015 | 54 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 38,407 | 33.4% | R 3,202 | R 1,239 | 73 days | 2.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 30,678 | 27.7% | R 3,184 | R 990 | 66 days | 2.2 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 247,650 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 15,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about R 37,600 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 4,100 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 15,400 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 13,000 a month.
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.
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 243,550 | R 601,600 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Emakhazeni Local Municipality bookings | R 4,100 | R 10,000 |
| Gross bookings | R 247,650 | R 611,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 34,900 | −R 86,200 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 4,100 | −R 10,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 12,400 | −R 30,600 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 5,000 | −R 12,200 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 7,400 | −R 18,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 2,500 | −R 2,500 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 1,200 | −R 1,200 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 67,500 | −R 161,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 180,150about R 15,000 a month | R 450,600about R 37,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Emakhazeni 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 Emakhazeni 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings are booked on 38% or more of their nights, against 23% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,830 adds about R 18,300 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 3,610 a night or more, against a median of R 1,830. 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 24,400 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 34,500, against R 16,200 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings average 4.74 stars, and 30% 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 51,000 a month, against R 20,600 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Mpumalanga average (28%) and 10 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 37% in December and falls to 22% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 56%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 38% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 23% 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 27% 37% 21%
The 12-month rate of 25% 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
The average nightly rate in Emakhazeni Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 2,931 over the past year, about 27% above the Mpumalanga average of R 2,310 and about 21% above the South Africa average of R 2,425. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and July at about R 2,855 and bottom out in September and October at about R 2,415.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 6,520+ a night, about 3.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 3,610 or more, about R 1,800 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,830 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 1,095 or less, about 60% of the median.
July rates run 18% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 3,200 R 2,320
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 2,630. The 12-month ADR of R 2,931 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 Emakhazeni 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality it averaged R 797 over the past year, from about R 580 in a typical February to about R 1,110 in a typical December.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 2,140+ per open night, about 4.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 1,020 or more, about R 570 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 448 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 204 or less, about 46% of the median.
December RevPAR is about twice February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 1,240 R 579
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 835.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Revenue in Emakhazeni Local Municipality peaks several times a year, in April, July–August and December, a moderately seasonal pattern. Business is slowest from January to March and slows again from September to November.
Average revenue by month in Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 34,500 R 16,200
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 25,500.
Revenue by month in Emakhazeni Local Municipality in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | R 22,700 |
| February | Low season | R 16,200 |
| March | Low season | R 22,600 |
| April | High season | R 31,100 |
| May | Shoulder season | R 23,700 |
| June | Shoulder season | R 26,200 |
| July | High season | R 33,900 |
| August | High season | R 28,100 |
| September | Low season | R 22,100 |
| October | Low season | R 21,600 |
| November | Low season | R 22,900 |
| December | High season | R 34,500 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril, July–August, December | R 31,900 | 33% | R 2,732 |
| Shoulder seasonMay–June | R 24,900 | 26% | R 2,822 |
| Low seasonJanuary–March, September–November | R 21,300 | 24% | R 2,507 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Guests book Emakhazeni Local Municipality stays 71 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 76 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 50 days. A typical December booking is made in late September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 59 days 89 days 40 days
The 12-month figure of 71 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality
None of the 340 active listings in Emakhazeni 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality
AirROI's area guide picks six Emakhazeni Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Machadodorp, Belfast and Lydenburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Machadodorp | Known for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings, Machadodorp attracts visitors interested in nature and heritage. | Dullstroom Chocolate Company, Machadodorp Museum, Nearby nature reserves, Parks and waterfalls |
| Belfast | Belfast is an agricultural hub with beautiful landscapes, making it ideal for tourists looking for a quiet retreat away from the city. | Highveld Mall, Belfast Botanical Gardens, Nearby game farms, Historical sites |
| Lydenburg | A town with rich history and access to great nature, Lydenburg draws visitors interested in both culture and adventure activities. | Lydenburg Museum, Long Tom Pass, Nearby Kruger National Park, Horseback riding opportunities |
| Graskop | Famous for its stunning views and proximity to Blyde River Canyon, Graskop is a favorite spot for tourists and nature lovers. | God's Window, Blyde River Canyon, Mac Mac Falls, Graskop Gorge Lift Company |
| Sabie | Known for its waterfalls and adventure activities, Sabie is a hotspot for tourists exploring Mpumalanga's natural beauty. | Sabie Falls, Lone Creek Falls, Forest trails, Adventure sports |
| Hazyview | As gateway to Kruger National Park, Hazyview attracts a large number of visitors seeking wildlife experiences and safari adventures. | Kruger National Park, Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary, Swadini Aventura Resort, Hot air ballooning |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 79% of listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in five (21%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 57%, about 3.5 times the share of apartments and condos (16%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 79%
- Private room 21%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 78.8% | 268 |
| Private room | 20.6% | 70 |
| Shared room | 0.6% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
- House 57%
- Apartment/Condo 16%
- Cabin/Outdoor 13%
- Hotel/Boutique 12%
- Others 1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 57.1% | 194 |
| Apartment/Condo | 16.5% | 56 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 13.2% | 45 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 11.8% | 40 |
| Others | 1.5% | 5 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality Have?
Most Emakhazeni Local Municipality homes are built for groups: 56% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though one-bedroom homes are the most common single size (27%). Shares are of the 263 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Emakhazeni Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
<1%
27%
17%
17%
22%
16%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.4% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 26.6% | 70 |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% | 44 |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.5% | 46 |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% | 59 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.3% | 43 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Emakhazeni Local Municipality
A typical one-bedroom home in Emakhazeni Local Municipality earned R 53,200 over the past year, against R 565,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 70 | R 53,200 | R 103,000 | R 1,183 | 24% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44 | R 99,900 | R 153,000 | R 1,864 | 26% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46 | R 192,000 | R 275,000 | R 2,853 | 30% |
| 4 bedrooms | 59 | R 240,000 | R 389,000 | R 4,494 | 30% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 43 | R 565,000 | R 573,000 | R 6,982 | 25% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Emakhazeni Local Municipality Sleep?
Emakhazeni Local Municipality is a group-trip market: 36% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, two guests (28%). Shares are of the 310 listings with a guest capacity on file (91% of the market).
Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
28%
3%
17%
2%
15%
1%
36%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 27.7% | 86 |
| 3 guests | 2.9% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 16.8% | 52 |
| 5 guests | 1.6% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 14.5% | 45 |
| 7 guests | 0.6% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 35.8% | 111 |
How Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Emakhazeni Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 3.9 beds per listing. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 13
- Beds per listing
- 3.9
- Show exact location
- 27%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality Offer?
Fireplaces are close to standard in Emakhazeni Local Municipality: 77% of listings have one, and 63% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality with a sound system earned about 2.6 times as much a year, on average, as those without: R 574,000 against R 221,000. The gap is smaller for an outdoor shower (about 2.3 times as much) and a river view (about 2.2 times as much). 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality 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 | 8% | R 574,000 | R 221,000 | +160% |
| Outdoor shower | 5% | R 541,000 | R 233,000 | +132% |
| River view | 7% | R 507,000 | R 227,000 | +123% |
| Indoor fireplace | 77% | R 281,000 | R 134,000 | +109% |
| Elevator | 19% | R 425,000 | R 206,000 | +107% |
| BBQ grill | 63% | R 303,000 | R 155,000 | +96% |
| Hot tub | 5% | R 445,000 | R 237,000 | +88% |
| Patio or balcony | 60% | R 301,000 | R 167,000 | +80% |
| Pets allowed | 53% | R 311,000 | R 177,000 | +75% |
| Single level home | 17% | R 342,000 | R 228,000 | +50% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Most Emakhazeni Local Municipality guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 15% 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 58%, followed by Afrikaans and German.
85% of Emakhazeni Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 85%
- International 15%
Where Emakhazeni Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 18.2% |
| Pretoria | 15.2% |
| Sandton | 8.5% |
| Centurion | 4.7% |
| Cape Town | 4.4% |
Where Emakhazeni Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 84.5% |
| United States | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | 2.1% |
| Australia | 1.5% |
| France | 1.3% |
Languages spoken by Emakhazeni Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 58.1% |
| Afrikaans | 20.4% |
| German | 4.5% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Zulu | 2.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.74 stars, and 30% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.71.
Location scores highest in Emakhazeni Local Municipality; 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 | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.80 |
| Communication | 4.79 |
| Location | 4.84 |
| Check-in | 4.82 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Emakhazeni Local Municipality: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than nine in ten Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 8% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 67%
- 181-270 days 25%
- 91-180 days 6%
- 31-90 days <1%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 67.4% | 229 |
| 181-270 days | 25.0% | 85 |
| 91-180 days | 6.5% | 22 |
| 31-90 days | 0.9% | 3 |
| 1-30 days | 0.3% | 1 |
Days a year Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 1%
- 181-270 days 6%
- 91-180 days 26%
- 31-90 days 40%
- 1-30 days 26%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.2% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 6.5% | 22 |
| 91-180 days | 26.5% | 90 |
| 31-90 days | 39.7% | 135 |
| 1-30 days | 26.2% | 89 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
The average Emakhazeni Local Municipality booking lasts 2.7 nights, longest in December and shortest in October. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year, some 7,180 in all. About eight 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 2.4 nights 3.3 nights 2 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly all listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Emakhazeni Local Municipality 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Emakhazeni Local Municipality, used by 61% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 28% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
About four in ten Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
- Listings charging a fee
- 40.6%
- Share of gross revenue
- 1.6%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Emakhazeni Local Municipality
The top-grossing Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality, a five-bedroom home, took in R 1,550,000 over the past year, about 6.3 times the city's average of R 248,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have four bedrooms.
Dennebos in Walkersons Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Whiskey Creek Private room · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 1.5M
- Occupancy
- 35.2%
- Daily rate
- R 9,229
Red Oak Ridge, Walkersons Estate Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- R 1.5M
- Occupancy
- 56.7%
- Daily rate
- R 6,607
Greyroof Lodge Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- R 1.4M
- Occupancy
- 30.6%
- Daily rate
- R 13,774
The Bashie -Golf and Leisure Lodge, Highland Gate Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- R 1.4M
- Occupancy
- 70.4%
- Daily rate
- R 5,237
Sensiri Myst Country House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 1.3M
- Occupancy
- 36.7%
- Daily rate
- R 9,809
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Ronelle is the top-grossing host in Emakhazeni Local Municipality, with R 11.4 million in bookings across 27 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 40% of its 340 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Audrey grossed R 707,000 per listing, 67% more than Ronelle's R 423,000.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronelle | 27 | R 11,409,650 | R 422,580 | 4.69/5 | |
| Debbie | 10 | R 5,469,998 | R 547,000 | 4.95/5 | |
| Chrissie | 18 | R 4,597,203 | R 255,400 | 4.31/5 | |
| 4 | Wilmari | 30 | R 4,367,502 | R 145,583 | 4.76/5 |
| 5 | Audrey | 6 | R 4,244,925 | R 707,487 | 4.93/5 |
| 6 | Dullstroom | 18 | R 2,370,349 | R 131,686 | 4.51/5 |
| 7 | Karlien Saartjie | 9 | R 2,068,652 | R 229,850 | 4.85/5 |
| 8 | Christelle | 1 | R 1,554,247 | R 1,554,247 | 5.00/5 |
| 9 | Alison | 1 | R 1,475,626 | R 1,475,626 | 4.96/5 |
| 10 | Anton | 15 | R 1,446,228 | R 96,415 | 4.65/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Only 7% of Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 89% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 39.4%
- Professional management
- 6.8%
- Cohosted listings
- 18.5%
- Instant Book enabled
- 59.1%
- Simplified Pricing
- 88.8%
Nearby markets
Emakhazeni Local Municipality vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Emakhazeni Local Municipality earns about as much per listing as Dullstroom, the top earner of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 86 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dullstroom 8 km | 53 | R 257,873 | R 3,154 | 30% |
| Thaba Chweu Local Municipality 74 km | 160 | R 98,214 | R 1,466 | 23% |
| Steve Tshwete Local Municipality 76 km | 38 | R 54,672 | R 1,095 | 18% |
| Nelspruit 80 km | 62 | R 66,630 | R 1,567 | 24% |
| Mbombela 85 km | 506 | R 131,487 | R 1,854 | 25% |
| White River 86 km | 32 | R 97,054 | R 1,878 | 26% |
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Markets Similar to Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Markets elsewhere in South Africa with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Emakhazeni Local Municipality:
- Swartland Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 3,020/night · 27.5%
- Madibeng Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,644/night · 23.8%
- Kouga Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,812/night · 29.1%
- Bergrivier Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 2,579/night · 27.6%
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- Maruleng Local Municipality Airbnb data South Africa · R 3,115/night · 30.8%
FAQ
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
An active Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 247,650 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 340 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 35,400 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Emakhazeni Local Municipality listings earn between R 5,880 and R 35,400 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 74,100 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality were booked on 25% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 28% for the Mpumalanga average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
The average booked night in Emakhazeni Local Municipality cost R 2,931 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 1,095 and R 3,610, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
None of the active Emakhazeni 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 247,650 in the 12 months to September 2026, 23% above the Mpumalanga average of R 201,976. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 180,150 a year (about R 15,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about R 37,600 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
December usually pays best, averaging R 34,500 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Each night a Emakhazeni Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 797 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 2,140 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Emakhazeni Local Municipality stays were booked 71 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 Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
The average Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 2.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Emakhazeni Local Municipality rated?
Guests rate Emakhazeni Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.74 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
Machadodorp, Belfast and Lydenburg draw the most short-term rental interest in Emakhazeni Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
AirROI counted 340 active Airbnb listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Dullstroom, 8 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Emakhazeni Local Municipality?
In Emakhazeni Local Municipality, about four in ten 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.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 340 active Airbnb listings in Emakhazeni Local Municipality from October 2025 to September 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 October 2025 to September 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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