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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Umsobomvu Local Municipality brought in R 68,382 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 11% more than the Northern Cape average of R 61,678.
The short answer
Listings averaged R 983 a night, about 9% lower than the Northern Cape average of R 1,075, and were booked on 25% of available nights, close to its 23%.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 78 active listings, Umsobomvu Local Municipality is the second-largest of 12 Northern Cape markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 4% while the number of active listings grew 4%.
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Gross bookings per Umsobomvu Local Municipality listing averaged R 68,382 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 Umsobomvu Local Municipality listing brings in R 15,200 in December, its best month, and R 4,940 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% 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 3.9 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 three times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 7,450. 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 6,252 | 25.5% | R 871 | R 208 | 26 days | 1.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 6,479 | 27.7% | R 882 | R 209 | 39 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 5,661 | 23.3% | R 890 | R 189 | 45 days | 1.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 14,619 | 50.4% | R 959 | R 472 | 92 days | 1.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 8,183 | 28.9% | R 961 | R 264 | 70 days | 1.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 4,173 | 20.6% | R 931 | R 149 | 22 days | 1.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 6,363 | 22.1% | R 969 | R 205 | 20 days | 1.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 5,729 | 20.3% | R 989 | R 191 | 21 days | 1.5 nights |
| May 2026 | R 8,039 | 22.5% | R 1,076 | R 259 | 22 days | 1.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 9,904 | 23.4% | R 1,105 | R 330 | 24 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 10,923 | 24.8% | R 1,126 | R 352 | 35 days | 2.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 6,498 | 20.1% | R 1,120 | R 210 | 31 days | 1.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Umsobomvu Local Municipality address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 68,382 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 129,890, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 8,170 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 67,842 | R 128,860 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Umsobomvu Local Municipality bookings | R 540 | R 1,030 |
| Gross bookings | R 68,382 | R 129,890 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 79% of Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 8,850 | −R 16,800 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 540 | −R 1,030 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 3,420 | −R 6,490 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 1,370 | −R 2,600 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 2,050 | −R 3,900 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 680 | −R 680 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 340 | −R 340 |
| 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 17,250 | −R 31,840 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 51,132about R 4,260 a month | R 98,050about R 8,170 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu 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.
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 10,820 a month, against R 5,700 for the average one.
Occupancy
Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Northern Cape average (23%) and 10 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 19% in August to 54% in December.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about five times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Umsobomvu Local Municipality, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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
The average nightly rate in Umsobomvu Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 983 over the past year, about 9% below the Northern Cape average of R 1,075 and about 59% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about R 1,000 and bottom out in September and October at about R 850.
The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 18% 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 928. The 12-month ADR of R 983 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Umsobomvu Local Municipality it averaged R 249 over the past year, from about R 176 in a typical February to about R 490 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
December RevPAR is about 2.8 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 244.
Seasonality
Umsobomvu Local Municipality has two high seasons, July and December–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in Umsobomvu 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 7,450.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | R 8,910 |
| February | Low season | R 4,940 |
| March | Shoulder season | R 7,080 |
| April | Low season | R 6,270 |
| May | Low season | R 6,460 |
| June | Shoulder season | R 7,520 |
| July | High season | R 8,520 |
| August | Low season | R 5,640 |
| September | Low season | R 6,180 |
| October | Low season | R 5,980 |
| November | Low season | R 6,770 |
| December | High season | R 15,200 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–January | R 12,000 | 43% | R 932 |
| High seasonJuly | R 8,520 | 25% | R 1,000 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, June | R 7,300 | 25% | R 952 |
| Low seasonFebruary, April–May, August–November | R 6,030 | 24% | R 910 |
Guests book Umsobomvu Local Municipality stays 44 days ahead on average (about six weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 80 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 21 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 44 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 78 active listings in Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Umsobomvu Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Colesberg, Norvalspont and Victoria West. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Colesberg | A historical town famous for its Karoo hospitality and rich heritage. It is a popular stopover for travelers between Cape Town and Johannesburg. | Colesberg Kemper Museum, The Colesberg Horse Mill, Sailor's Grave, Gariep Dam, Colesberg Nature Reserve |
| Norvalspont | A quaint town known for its scenic beauty and proximity to the Gariep Dam, making it attractive for weekend getaways and fishing trips. | Gariep Dam, Norvalspont Bird Sanctuary, Local hiking trails, Starry night skies |
| Victoria West | A small town that offers a mix of historical architecture and outdoor activities, appealing to tourists interested in culture and nature. | Victoria West Museum, Tankwa Karoo National Park, Historical buildings, Local art galleries |
| Willowmore | Known for its warm hospitality and gateway to the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, popular among eco-tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. | Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, Willowmore Nature Reserve, Local hiking routes, Cultural experiences with local communities |
| De Aar | A major railway town with rich history, increasingly attracting travelers looking for unique experiences in the Karoo. | De Aar Railway Station, Historical Sites, Karoo Botanical Gardens, Local markets |
| Prieska | Situated near the banks of the Orange River, it offers water activities and historical attractions, appealing to outdoor and history enthusiasts. | Prieska Museum, Orange River activities, Historical buildings, Scenic river views |
| Pofadder | A small town that combines cultural experiences and beautiful desert landscapes, attracting adventure seekers. | Pofadder Museum, Local cultural experiences, Scenic desert landscapes, Hiking trails in the region |
| Kakamas | Nestled along the Orange River, it's known for fruit farming and river activities, drawing in tourists interested in nature and agriculture. | Kakamas Nature Reserve, Orange River activities, Local vineyards and farms, Scenic viewpoints |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Umsobomvu Local Municipality is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 72% of listings, against 28% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 68%, about 7 times the share of houses (10%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 71.8% | 56 |
| Entire home | 28.2% | 22 |
Listings by property type
Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 67.9% | 53 |
| House | 10.3% | 8 |
| Others | 9.0% | 7 |
| Apartment/Condo | 9.0% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 3.8% | 3 |
The most common size among Umsobomvu Local Municipality's 22 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (10 homes).
Umsobomvu 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 | 45.5% | 10 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.7% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% | 1 |
Most Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings are sized for couples and small families: 81% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 3% take eight or more. Shares are of the 62 listings with a guest capacity on file (79% of the market).
Umsobomvu 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 | 32.3% | 20 |
| 3 guests | 14.5% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 33.9% | 21 |
| 5 guests | 8.1% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 6.5% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 1.6% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 3.2% | 2 |
Umsobomvu Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About two in ten listings (21%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Umsobomvu Local Municipality: 82% of listings offer it, and 49% have a backyard.
Share of Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Guests
Umsobomvu Local Municipality draws mostly domestic guests: nine in ten of those who left reviews live in South Africa. Johannesburg alone accounts for 18% of reviews. Of the 10% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United States and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 63% of guests, and Afrikaans by 25%.
90% of Umsobomvu Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Umsobomvu Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 18.1% |
| Cape Town | 12.2% |
| Pretoria | 10.8% |
| Sandton | 5.3% |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 4.7% |
Where Umsobomvu Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 89.8% |
| United States | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% |
| Australia | 0.9% |
Languages spoken by Umsobomvu Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 62.9% |
| Afrikaans | 24.6% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| German | 1.8% |
| Xhosa | 1.5% |
Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.63 stars, and 22% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.61, against 4.81 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Umsobomvu Local Municipality; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.70 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.80 |
| Location | 4.61 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.66 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 69.2% | 54 |
| 181-270 days | 28.2% | 22 |
| 91-180 days | 2.6% | 2 |
Days a year Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 3.8% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 28.2% | 22 |
| 31-90 days | 43.6% | 34 |
| 1-30 days | 24.4% | 19 |
The average Umsobomvu Local Municipality booking lasts 1.9 nights, longest in November and shortest in September. Listings took about 10 bookings each over the year. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 9 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Umsobomvu Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Umsobomvu Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Local Municipality, used by 35% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 37% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three in ten Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Umsobomvu Local Municipality, a three-bedroom home, took in R 814,000 over the past year, about 12 times the city's average of R 68,400.
Alphen River Lodge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
7 On Grey Guesthouse Room 3 Private room · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.67
19 On Kruger Apartment 2 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.84
7 On Grey Guesthouse Room 2 Private room Rated 4.69
Mooifontein Ostrich Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91
7 On Grey Guesthouse Room 5 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.60 Only 8% of Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 47% 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 79% of listings.
Nearby markets
Umsobomvu Local Municipality out-earns every one of the two nearby markets in the table, all within 83 km; the best of them, Kopanong Local Municipality, averaged about 12% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopanong Local Municipality 78 km | 71 | R 60,353 | R 1,008 | 22% |
| Emthanjeni Local Municipality 83 km | 38 | R 57,670 | R 1,153 | 20% |
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FAQ
An active Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 68,382 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 78 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 9,490 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Umsobomvu Local Municipality listings earn between R 2,420 and R 9,490 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 16,100 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Umsobomvu Local Municipality were booked on 25% 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 Umsobomvu Local Municipality cost R 983 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 595 and R 1,120, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 68,382 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% above 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 8,170 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 15,200 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.
Each night a Umsobomvu Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 249 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 461 or more.
Umsobomvu Local Municipality stays were booked 44 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 1.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 10 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Umsobomvu Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.63 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
Colesberg, Norvalspont and Victoria West draw the most short-term rental interest in Umsobomvu Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 78 active Airbnb listings in Umsobomvu Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kopanong Local Municipality, 78 km away.
In Umsobomvu Local Municipality, about three in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 78 active Airbnb listings in Umsobomvu 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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