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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Ubuntu Local Municipality brought in R 52,231 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 15% less than the Northern Cape average of R 61,678.
The short answer
Ubuntu Local Municipality earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged R 1,208 a night and were booked on 20% of available nights, against R 1,075 and 23% for the Northern Cape average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.5 times as much as in August, usually the slowest. With only 37 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 37 active listings, Ubuntu Local Municipality is the eighth-largest of 12 Northern Cape markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Ubuntu Local Municipality listing averaged R 52,231 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Northern Cape average: R 61,678), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Ubuntu Local Municipality listing brings in R 14,500 in December, its best month, and R 4,210 in August, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 38% 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 4.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 3.5 times what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 6,960. 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 3,917 | 13.5% | R 1,207 | R 131 | 32 days | 1.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 4,744 | 16.3% | R 1,211 | R 153 | 81 days | 1.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 7,565 | 19.4% | R 1,217 | R 252 | 35 days | 1.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 13,702 | 38.4% | R 1,230 | R 442 | 90 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 6,575 | 19.8% | R 1,252 | R 212 | 48 days | 2.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 4,096 | 16.4% | R 1,244 | R 146 | 67 days | 1 night |
| Mar 2026 | R 3,574 | 11.8% | R 1,270 | R 115 | 36 days | 1.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 6,127 | 19.6% | R 1,301 | R 204 | 45 days | 2.1 nights |
| May 2026 | R 9,136 | 23.6% | R 1,384 | R 295 | 35 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 6,465 | 16.9% | R 1,553 | R 216 | 23 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 8,443 | 19.9% | R 1,581 | R 272 | 34 days | 2.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 4,984 | 13.3% | R 1,573 | R 161 | 46 days | 3.2 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Ubuntu Local Municipality address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 52,231 in the 12 months to September 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 112,970, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 7,180 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 52,091 | R 112,670 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay0% of Ubuntu Local Municipality bookings | R 140 | R 300 |
| Gross bookings | R 52,231 | R 112,970 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Ubuntu Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 6,680 | −R 14,460 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 140 | −R 300 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 2,610 | −R 5,650 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 1,040 | −R 2,260 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 1,570 | −R 3,390 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 520 | −R 520 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 260 | −R 260 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 12,820 | −R 26,840 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 39,411about R 3,280 a month | R 86,130about R 7,180 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu Local Municipality home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
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 9,410 a month, against R 4,350 for the average one.
Occupancy
Ubuntu Local Municipality listings were booked on 20% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Northern Cape average (23%) and 15 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 12% in August to 39% in December.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Ubuntu Local Municipality, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Ubuntu Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,208 over the past year, about 12% above the Northern Cape average of R 1,075 and about 50% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about R 1,395 and bottom out in September and October at about R 1,175.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 19% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,260.
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 Ubuntu Local Municipality it averaged R 236 over the past year, from about R 136 in a typical August to about R 469 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
December RevPAR is about 3.5 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 229.
Seasonality
With only 37 active listings, the monthly pattern in Ubuntu Local Municipality is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in December and bottom out in August.
Average revenue by month in Ubuntu Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 6,960.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | R 7,890 |
| February | R 6,430 |
| March | R 5,030 |
| April | R 6,070 |
| May | R 7,160 |
| June | R 5,770 |
| July | R 8,310 |
| August | R 4,210 |
| September | R 4,970 |
| October | R 4,650 |
| November | R 8,470 |
| December | R 14,500 |
Guests book Ubuntu Local Municipality stays 48 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 80 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 27 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
The 12-month figure of 48 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 37 active listings in Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Ubuntu Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kathu, Kuruman and Postmasburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kathu | Kathu is known for its vibrant mining community and surrounding nature reserves. It attracts visitors seeking both adventure and relaxation, with good infrastructure and amenities for tourists. | Kathu Village Mall, Kathu Golf Club, Kathu Iron Ore Mine, Goegap Nature Reserve, Camel Thorn Forest |
| Kuruman | Kuruman is famous for its rich cultural heritage and natural resources. It's a popular stop for travelers heading to the Kalahari and offers unique attractions related to the region's history and ecology. | The Eye of Kuruman, Kalahari Mall, Local cultural heritage sites, Namakwa Sands, Kuruman River |
| Postmasburg | Postmasburg is a hub for the mining industry and serves as a gateway to the Kalahari Desert. It’s ideal for guests involved in business or tourism in the area. | Postmasburg mining history, Nearby game reserves, Local craft markets, Historical sites, Kuruman River |
| Hotazel | Known for its manganese mining, Hotazel also has a unique desert environment that attracts adventurers and nature lovers. The remote location provides peaceful retreats. | Nearby mineral farms, Desert landscapes, Cultural experiences with local tribes, Hiking in the area, Stargazing opportunities |
| Olifantshoek | A small town that is a perfect getaway for visitors who love the quiet countryside and agricultural experiences. It offers guests a unique rural charm. | Local farms, Countryside scenery, Outdoor activities, Bird watching, Cultural engagements |
| Sishen | Sishen is centered around the large iron ore mine and offers easy access to several attractions, making it suitable for business travelers and tourists alike. | Sishen Golf Club, Iron ore mining sites, Nature reserves, Local cuisine, Historical mining tours |
| McCarthy's Rest | A tranquil village that attracts nature enthusiasts and those looking for a quiet escape. It is known for its stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. | Natural beauty, Hiking trails, Wildlife photography, Cultural experiences, Abandoned railway |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Ubuntu Local Municipality is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 76% of listings, against 24% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 38%, ahead of cabins and other outdoor stays (27%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 75.7% | 28 |
| Entire home | 24.3% | 9 |
Listings by property type
Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 37.8% | 14 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 27.0% | 10 |
| House | 18.9% | 7 |
| Others | 13.5% | 5 |
| Apartment/Condo | 2.7% | 1 |
The most common size among Ubuntu Local Municipality's 9 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (4 homes).
Ubuntu Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 33.3% | 3 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.4% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 11.1% | 1 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% | 1 |
Most Ubuntu Local Municipality listings are sized for couples and small families: 72% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 6% take eight or more. Shares are of the 18 listings with a guest capacity on file (49% of the market).
Ubuntu Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 27.8% | 5 |
| 3 guests | 5.6% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 38.9% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 16.7% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 5.6% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 5.6% | 1 |
Ubuntu Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing. Only 3% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Ubuntu Local Municipality: 81% of listings offer it, and 54% have a barbecue grill. Only 57% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Ubuntu Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Guests
Ubuntu Local Municipality draws mostly domestic guests: 92% of those who left reviews live in South Africa. Johannesburg alone accounts for 28% of reviews. Of the 8% from abroad, most come from India and the Netherlands. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by Afrikaans and German.
92% of Ubuntu Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Ubuntu Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 28.3% |
| Cape Town | 18.3% |
| Pretoria | 11.7% |
| Randburg | 3.3% |
| Wellington | 3.3% |
Where Ubuntu Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 91.8% |
| India | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Ubuntu Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 58.8% |
| Afrikaans | 23.5% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Hindi | 3.9% |
| Italian | 2.0% |
Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 30% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.75, against 4.94 for cleanliness.
Cleanliness scores highest in Ubuntu Local Municipality; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.94 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.75 |
Booking patterns
All Ubuntu Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 46% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Ubuntu Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 89.2% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 10.8% | 4 |
Days a year Ubuntu Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 13.5% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 40.5% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 45.9% | 17 |
The average Ubuntu Local Municipality booking lasts 3.2 nights, longest in May and shortest in February. Listings took about 8 bookings each over the year. More than three-quarters of 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 Ubuntu Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Ubuntu Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Ubuntu Local Municipality listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Ubuntu Local Municipality, used by 51% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 51% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Ubuntu Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than a third of Ubuntu Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up less than 1% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Ubuntu Local Municipality, a three-bedroom home, took in R 212,000 over the past year, about four times the city's average of R 52,200.
Sleep @ MAPSA Richmond - House Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Marseilles selfcatering farmhouse Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Room 5. Family Room Twin Shower and Bath Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Family cottage at Grootfontein. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Anra Rusgenot - Room 5 Private room Rated 4.83
Sleep @ MAPSA Richmond - Room 3 Private room Rated 4.88 Only 14% of Ubuntu Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 46% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 78% of listings.
Nearby markets
The only nearby market in the table, Emthanjeni Local Municipality (82 km away, 38 listings), earned about 10% more than Ubuntu Local Municipality per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emthanjeni Local Municipality 82 km | 38 | R 57,670 | R 1,153 | 20% |
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FAQ
An active Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 52,231 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 37 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 9,090 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ubuntu Local Municipality listings earn between R 2,070 and R 9,090 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 15,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Ubuntu Local Municipality were booked on 20% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 23% for the Northern Cape average. December is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Ubuntu Local Municipality cost R 1,208 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 885 and R 1,565, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Ubuntu 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 52,231 in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% below the Northern Cape average of R 61,678, 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 7,180 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 estimator.
December usually pays best, averaging R 14,500 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Ubuntu Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 236 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 349 or more.
Ubuntu Local Municipality stays were booked 48 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 3.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Ubuntu Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and value lowest.
Kathu, Kuruman and Postmasburg draw the most short-term rental interest in Ubuntu Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 37 active Airbnb listings in Ubuntu Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Emthanjeni Local Municipality, 82 km away.
In Ubuntu Local Municipality, more than a third of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up less than 1% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 37 active Airbnb listings in Ubuntu 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.