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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Northern Cape, South Africa (2026)
Hantam Local Municipality is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Northern Cape in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 10 markets. Its listings averaged $5,940 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 24% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 8 for revenue growth, 2nd of 10 for revenue per listing and 2nd of 10 for year-round demand. With 37 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality and Umsobomvu Local Municipality come next.
- Markets tracked
- 12
- Active Airbnb listings
- 578
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $3,720
- Occupancy rate
- 23%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $65
- Revenue change, typical market
- +8%
The short answer
Northern Cape Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Northern Cape, the 578 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $3,720 over the same period. They were booked on 23% of nights at about $65 a night; the ranking covers the 10 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Northern Cape are
Each dot is one of the 12 markets AirROI tracks in Northern Cape, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Northern Cape
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hantam Local Municipality Growing revenue · High earnings | $5,940 | 24% | |
 Sol Plaatje Local Municipality Large market · Year-round demand | $3,350 | 24% | |
 Umsobomvu Local Municipality High occupancy · High earnings | $4,130 | 25% | |
| 4 |  Nama Khoi Local Municipality High earnings · High occupancy | $6,170 | 24% |
| 5 |  Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality High earnings | $3,750 | 21% |
| 6 |  Kimberley High occupancy | $2,790 | 25% |
| 7 |  Kai !Garib Local Municipality | $3,670 | 22% |
| 8 |  Emthanjeni Local Municipality Growing revenue | $3,480 | 20% |
| 9 |  ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality | $2,770 | 21% |
| 10 |  Ubuntu Local Municipality | $3,150 | 20% |
1. Hantam Local Municipality
Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Hantam Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $5,940 +22% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $74
- Active listings
- 37
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 2nd of 10
- Occupancy 5th of 10
- Market size 7th of 10
- Year-round 2nd of 10
- Growth 1st of 8
- How it earns
- Hantam Local Municipality has a milder off-season than most of Northern Cape: January, its slowest month, brings in about half of August's revenue. Listings averaged $5,940 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 10 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $377 a month, while the top quarter clear $819 and the top 10% $1,290, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Northern Cape. Revenue per listing rose 22% over the year, the biggest gain in Northern Cape.
- When it earns
- Hantam Local Municipality's season runs from June to September, peaking in August at about $1,040 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $476.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.73 for the typical market in Northern Cape, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (39% of entire homes), and houses make up 41% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,040 $476- Median listing
- $377/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $819+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 69 days
- Average stay
- 2.7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 36%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
2. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $3,350 +16% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $53
- Active listings
- 111
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 7th of 10
- Occupancy 4th of 10
- Market size 1st of 10
- Year-round 1st of 10
- Growth 2nd of 8
- How it earns
- Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is Northern Cape's largest Airbnb market, with 111 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $3,350, the seventh-highest of the 10 ranked markets. Its place at #2 rests on market size (1st of 10) and year-round demand (1st of 10) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $311 a month; the top quarter clear $571 or more. Revenue per listing rose 16% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Northern Cape on stronger bookings rather than higher rates.
- When it earns
- Demand in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality holds up through the year: May, the slowest month, still brings in about 61% of December's revenue.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (88%); the most common home cities are Cape Town, Johannesburg and Centurion.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (62% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 37% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$586 $359- Median listing
- $311/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $571+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 57 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 34%
3. Umsobomvu Local Municipality
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Umsobomvu Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $4,130 +4% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $59
- Active listings
- 78
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 3rd of 10
- Occupancy 2nd of 10
- Market size 2nd of 10
- Year-round 9th of 10
- Growth 6th of 8
- How it earns
- Umsobomvu Local Municipality is Northern Cape's second-largest Airbnb market, with 78 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $4,130 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 10 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $302, and the best quarter clear $573. With 78 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Umsobomvu Local Municipality has two seasons, June–July and December–January. December is the strongest month at about $916 per listing, and February the quietest at about $298. Guests book later than in most of Northern Cape, about 44 days ahead against roughly 61 for the typical market in Northern Cape; stays average 1.9 nights.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (72% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.63 stars) trail the typical market in Northern Cape (4.73), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$916 $298- Median listing
- $302/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $573+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
- Average stay
- 1.9 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 47%
4. Nama Khoi Local Municipality
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Nama Khoi Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $6,170
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $86
- Active listings
- 31
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 1st of 10
- Occupancy 3rd of 10
- Market size 10th of 10
- Year-round 7th of 10
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Nama Khoi Local Municipality listings charge about $86 a night, 33% above the Northern Cape average, and are booked on 24% of nights. That adds up to $6,170 per listing over the year, the highest of the 10 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $594 and a top-quarter listing $1,130 or more. Its 31 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Nama Khoi Local Municipality concentrates from July to September: August earns about $1,260 per listing, about 2.8 times as much as November. Stays are shorter than in most of Northern Cape, about 2.1 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 65 days ahead.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (51%), led by visitors from Namibia, Germany and the United States.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (54% of entire homes), and houses make up 42% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow November.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,260 $446- Median listing
- $594/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,130+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 65 days
- Average stay
- 2.1 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 51%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
5. Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $3,750 +9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $72
- Active listings
- 55
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 4th of 10
- Occupancy 7th of 10
- Market size 4th of 10
- Year-round 6th of 10
- Growth 4th of 8
- How it earns
- Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality is Northern Cape's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 55 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $3,750 in revenue over the year, the fourth-highest of the 10 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $280 a month, while the top quarter clear $614 and the top 10% $1,340, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Northern Cape. Revenue per listing rose 9% over the year, helped by nightly rates 34% higher. With 55 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality peaks twice, over April–May and again over July–August; July leads at about $827 per listing, while February brings in about $319.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (40% of entire homes), and houses make up 56% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (76%), and the United Kingdom and Germany send the most visitors from abroad.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February.
Revenue per listing by month
$827 $319- Median listing
- $280/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $614+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 64 days
- Average stay
- 2.3 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 36%
6. Kimberley
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Kimberley - Avg. revenue
- $2,790
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $72
- Active listings
- 61
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 9th of 10
- Occupancy 1st of 10
- Market size 3rd of 10
- Year-round 8th of 10
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Kimberley is Northern Cape's third-largest Airbnb market, with 61 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $2,790, the ninth-highest of the 10 ranked markets. Its place at #6 rests on occupancy (1st of 10) and market size (3rd of 10) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $339 a month; the top quarter clear $626 or more. Its 61 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Kimberley spikes in July, at about $902 per listing, about three times as much as October; the rest of the year sits below the monthly average. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Northern Cape, about 32 days before check-in, and guests stay about 4 nights.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (57% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 46% of supply.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (90%); the most common home cities are Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet October and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$902 $310- Median listing
- $339/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $626+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 32 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 25%
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Kai !Garib Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $3,670 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 22%
- Nightly rate
- $60
- Active listings
- 36
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 5th of 10
- Occupancy 6th of 10
- Market size 9th of 10
- Year-round 2nd of 10
- Growth 5th of 8
- How it earns
- Kai !Garib Local Municipality has a milder off-season than most of Northern Cape: February, its slowest month, brings in about half of December's revenue. Listings averaged $3,670 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 10 ranked markets. Its place at #7 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 10) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $338, and the best quarter clear $586. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year on stronger bookings rather than higher rates. With 36 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Kai !Garib Local Municipality has two seasons, April–May and July–August. December is the strongest month at about $659 per listing, and February the quietest at about $306.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.82 stars on average against 4.73 for the typical market in Northern Cape, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 6% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 21% in the typical market in Northern Cape.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
$659 $306- Median listing
- $338/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $586+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 74 days
- Average stay
- 2.3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 30%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
8. Emthanjeni Local Municipality
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Emthanjeni Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $3,480 +12% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 20%
- Nightly rate
- $70
- Active listings
- 38
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 6th of 10
- Occupancy 10th of 10
- Market size 6th of 10
- Year-round 4th of 10
- Growth 3rd of 8
- How it earns
- Emthanjeni Local Municipality listings charge about $70 a night, 7% above the Northern Cape average, and are booked on 20% of nights. Listings averaged $3,480 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 10 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $307 and a top-quarter listing $642 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Northern Cape, helped by nightly rates 20% higher. Its 38 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- In Emthanjeni Local Municipality, the months from November to January earn above the yearly average, led by December at about $735 per listing; September is the low point at about $304.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (74% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (87%); the most common home cities are Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Revenue per listing by month
$735 $304- Median listing
- $307/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $642+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 70 days
- Average stay
- 2.8 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 21%
Top-earning Airbnb listings in ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $2,770 −26% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $58
- Active listings
- 45
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 10th of 10
- Occupancy 8th of 10
- Market size 5th of 10
- Year-round 4th of 10
- Growth 8th of 8
- How it earns
- ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality is Northern Cape's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 45 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $2,770 in revenue over the year, the tenth-highest of the 10 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $298 a month; the top quarter clear $489 or more. Revenue per listing fell 26% over the year even with rates 19% higher, as bookings softened. With 45 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality peaks twice, over July–December and again over March–May; December leads at about $529 per listing, while February brings in about $215.
- Who books
- About four in ten guests (39%) travel from abroad, most often from Namibia and Australia.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (58% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
$529 $215- Median listing
- $298/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $489+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 46 days
- Average stay
- 2.7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 39%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ubuntu Local Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $3,150 −1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 20%
- Nightly rate
- $73
- Active listings
- 37
Where it places among the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape
- Revenue 8th of 10
- Occupancy 9th of 10
- Market size 7th of 10
- Year-round 10th of 10
- Growth 7th of 8
- How it earns
- Ubuntu Local Municipality listings charge about $73 a night, 12% above the Northern Cape average, and are booked on 20% of nights. That adds up to $3,150 per listing over the year, the eighth-highest of the 10 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $254 a month, while the top quarter clear $549 and the top 10% $905, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Northern Cape. Its 37 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Ubuntu Local Municipality's season runs from November to January, peaking in December at about $877 per listing; August, the quietest month, brings in about $254.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (76% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.80 stars on average against 4.73 for the typical market in Northern Cape, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow August.
Revenue per listing by month
$877 $254- Median listing
- $254/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $549+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 8%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 10 Ranked Markets in Northern Cape Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Hantam Local Municipality Growing revenue, high earnings | $5,938 | 24% | $74 | 46% | +22% | 37 | |
| Sol Plaatje Local Municipality Large market, year-round demand | $3,347 | 24% | $53 | 61% | +16% | 111 | |
| Umsobomvu Local Municipality High occupancy, high earnings | $4,129 | 25% | $59 | 33% | +4% | 78 | |
| 4 | Nama Khoi Local Municipality High earnings, high occupancy | $6,173 | 24% | $86 | 35% | – | 31 |
| 5 | Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality High earnings | $3,754 | 21% | $72 | 39% | +9% | 55 |
| 6 | Kimberley High occupancy | $2,788 | 25% | $72 | 34% | – | 61 |
| 7 | Kai !Garib Local Municipality | $3,669 | 22% | $60 | 46% | +8% | 36 |
| 8 | Emthanjeni Local Municipality Growing revenue | $3,482 | 20% | $70 | 41% | +12% | 38 |
| 9 | ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality | $2,765 | 21% | $58 | 41% | −26% | 45 |
| 10 | Ubuntu Local Municipality | $3,154 | 20% | $73 | 29% | −1% | 37 |
By measure
Northern Cape Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Northern Cape
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Umsobomvu Local Municipality #3 overall | $4,130 | |
| Sol Plaatje Local Municipality #2 overall | $3,350 | |
| Kimberley #6 overall | $2,790 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Northern Cape by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley #6 overall | $72 | |
| Umsobomvu Local Municipality #3 overall | $59 | |
| Sol Plaatje Local Municipality #2 overall | $53 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Northern Cape
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley #6 overall | 25% | |
| Umsobomvu Local Municipality #3 overall | 25% | |
| Sol Plaatje Local Municipality #2 overall | 24% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Northern Cape
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Plaatje Local Municipality #2 overall | 61% | |
| Kimberley #6 overall | 34% | |
| Umsobomvu Local Municipality #3 overall | 33% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Northern Cape
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Plaatje Local Municipality #2 overall | 111 | |
| Umsobomvu Local Municipality #3 overall | 78 | |
| Kimberley #6 overall | 61 | |
| 4 | Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality #5 overall | 55 |
| 5 | ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality #9 overall | 45 |
| 6 | Emthanjeni Local Municipality #8 overall | 38 |
| 7 | Hantam Local Municipality #1 overall | 37 |
| 8 | Ubuntu Local Municipality #10 overall | 37 |
| 9 | Kai !Garib Local Municipality #7 overall | 36 |
| 10 | Nama Khoi Local Municipality #4 overall | 31 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Northern Cape Earn the Most
December is the best month for about six in ten ranked markets in Northern Cape. February is the most common slowest month, in 4 markets.
December earns about twice what February does
Average revenue per listing across the 10 ranked markets in Northern Cape, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $423 | – | – |
| February | $358 | – | – |
| March | $417 | – | – |
| April | $463 | – | – |
| May | $441 | – | – |
| June | $452 | – | – |
| July | $615 | 2 markets | Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, Kimberley |
| August | $512 | 2 markets | Hantam Local Municipality, Nama Khoi Local Municipality |
| September | $469 | – | – |
| October | $397 | – | – |
| November | $409 | – | – |
| December | $725 | 6 markets | Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Kai !Garib Local Municipality |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 10 markets in Northern Cape with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 1 market whose data predates the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb estimator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Northern Cape
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Northern Cape?
Hantam Local Municipality ranks first of the 10 markets in Northern Cape in AirROI's ranking, with US$5,940 in average revenue per listing and 24% occupancy. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality and Umsobomvu Local Municipality follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Northern Cape?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Umsobomvu Local Municipality leads at US$4,130 a year, ahead of Sol Plaatje Local Municipality at US$3,350. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Northern Cape?
The average active listing in Northern Cape earned US$3,720 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 23% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$3,150 and US$3,750 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Northern Cape?
The average listing in Northern Cape was booked on 23% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 21% and 24%, so a market above about 24% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Northern Cape?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Kimberley has the highest occupancy, with 25% of available nights booked, followed by Umsobomvu Local Municipality at 25%. Its listings average about US$72 a night and US$2,790 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Northern Cape?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Kimberley has the highest average nightly rate, about US$72, followed by Umsobomvu Local Municipality at US$59. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is the least expensive, at about US$53. The average booked night in Northern Cape costs about US$65.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Northern Cape?
December is the highest-earning month for 6 of the 10 ranked markets, followed by August (2). February is the most common slowest month, in 4 of the 10 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Northern Cape earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality has the steadiest income: its slowest month, May, still earns about 61% of its best. Kimberley follows, at 34%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Northern Cape?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, up 16% on the year before. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Northern Cape in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 6 of the 8 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 8%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Northern Cape?
AirROI tracked 578 active Airbnb listings in Northern Cape over the 12 months to September 2026, across 12 markets. The largest ranked market is Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, with 111 listings, followed by Umsobomvu Local Municipality with 78.
Directory
All 12 Airbnb Markets in Northern Cape
Every Northern Cape city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
C
- Colesberg 28 listings
E
- Emthanjeni Local Municipality 38 listings
G
- Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality 21 listings
H
- Hantam Local Municipality 37 listings
K
- Kai !Garib Local Municipality 36 listings
- Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality 55 listings
- Kimberley 61 listings
N
- Nama Khoi Local Municipality 31 listings
S
- Sol Plaatje Local Municipality 111 listings
U
- Ubuntu Local Municipality 37 listings
- Umsobomvu Local Municipality 78 listings
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- ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality 45 listings