Serenity 18 Ronald Road Camps Bay (Views & Solar) Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Cape Town, South Africa Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Cape Town brought in R 336,092 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 20% more than the Western Cape average of R 279,702.
The short answer
Cape Town Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Cape Town run ahead of the Western Cape average, at prices about 10% higher. Listings averaged R 3,207 a night and were booked on 44% of available nights, against R 2,920 and 39% for the Western Cape average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.6 times as much as in June, usually the slowest.
With 16,093 active listings, Cape Town is the largest of 65 Western Cape markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings grew 47%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cape Town?
Gross bookings per Cape Town listing averaged R 336,092 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Western Cape average: R 279,702), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Cape Town listing brings in R 64,200 in December, its best month, and R 25,100 in June, its slowest. January runs within 2% of December, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 4.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 93,800+ a month, about 3.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 49,300 or more, roughly R 24,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 25,700 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 11,900 or less, about half 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 2.6 times what June does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 65,300 R 23,200
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 42,700. 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.
Cape Town 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.
December 2025 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in February 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 28,681 | 40.0% | R 2,922 | R 956 | 41 days | 6.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 40,176 | 46.9% | R 3,100 | R 1,296 | 58 days | 6.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 49,437 | 52.5% | R 3,240 | R 1,648 | 65 days | 7.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 62,980 | 54.9% | R 3,625 | R 2,032 | 72 days | 7.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 61,966 | 54.2% | R 3,578 | R 1,999 | 64 days | 8.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 60,239 | 60.3% | R 3,488 | R 2,151 | 62 days | 8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 52,827 | 54.3% | R 3,345 | R 1,704 | 47 days | 6.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 40,246 | 46.3% | R 3,180 | R 1,342 | 45 days | 5.6 nights |
| May 2026 | R 28,831 | 36.6% | R 3,054 | R 930 | 38 days | 5.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 27,113 | 34.4% | R 3,008 | R 904 | 24 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 35,278 | 36.2% | R 3,033 | R 1,138 | 33 days | 7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 35,467 | 38.8% | R 3,093 | R 1,144 | 44 days | 5.1 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 Cape Town address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Cape Town Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cape Town Airbnb took in R 336,092 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 20,000 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 38,700 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the R 14,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about R 21,200 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about R 17,300 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.
Cape Town Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 321,392 | R 616,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Cape Town bookings | R 14,700 | R 28,200 |
| Gross bookings | R 336,092 | R 644,300 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Cape Town listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 42,900 | −R 82,300 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 14,700 | −R 28,200 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 16,800 | −R 32,200 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 6,700 | −R 12,900 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 10,100 | −R 19,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 3,400 | −R 3,400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Cape Town's Airbnb rules | −R 1,700 | −R 1,700 |
| 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 96,300 | −R 180,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 239,792about R 20,000 a month | R 464,300about R 38,700 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Cape Town Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Cape Town'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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cape Town listings are booked on 70% or more of their nights, against 45% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of R 1,850 adds about R 18,500 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge R 3,340 a night or more, against a median of R 1,850. 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 32,100 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about R 64,200, against R 25,100 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Cape Town listings average 4.78 stars, and 37% 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 53,700 a month, against R 28,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cape Town?
Cape Town listings were booked on 44% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Western Cape average (39%) and 9 points above the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 34% in June to 63% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 86%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 70% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 45% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 23% or less, under two nights a week.
February is usually the busiest month in Cape Town, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 48% 65% 34%
The 12-month rate of 44% 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 Cape Town?
The average nightly rate in Cape Town, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 3,207 over the past year, about 10% above the Western Cape average of R 2,920 and about 32% above the South Africa average of R 2,425. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about R 3,630 and bottom out in September at about R 2,695.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge R 6,635+ a night, about 3.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge R 3,340 or more, about R 1,500 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about R 1,850 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge R 1,185 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December rates run 35% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 3,630 R 2,470
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 3,100.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Cape Town?
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 Cape Town it averaged R 1,410 over the past year, from about R 838 in a typical June to about R 2,170 in a typical February.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn R 2,990+ per open night, about 3.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn R 1,570 or more, about R 710 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about R 860 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn R 468 or less, about 54% of the median.
February RevPAR is about 2.6 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average R 2,190 R 772
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,410.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Cape Town
Cape Town has one high season, November through March, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to October. A listing earns about twice as much a month in December through February as in June through August.
Average revenue by month in Cape Town
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average R 64,200 R 25,100
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 42,700.
Revenue by month in Cape Town in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | R 63,200 |
| February | High season | R 60,700 |
| March | High season | R 53,100 |
| April | Shoulder season | R 40,800 |
| May | Low season | R 26,900 |
| June | Low season | R 25,100 |
| July | Low season | R 32,100 |
| August | Low season | R 33,000 |
| September | Low season | R 28,200 |
| October | Low season | R 38,000 |
| November | High season | R 47,300 |
| December | High season | R 64,200 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonNovember–March | R 57,700 | 57% | R 3,355 |
| Shoulder seasonApril | R 40,800 | 48% | R 3,090 |
| Low seasonMay–October | R 30,600 | 40% | R 2,888 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cape Town?
Guests book Cape Town stays 50 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 75 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 47 days 78 days 21 days
The 12-month figure of 50 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 Cape Town
Airbnb is legal in Cape Town with no permit or night cap, but a home available over 50% of its annual room nights pays commercial rates (2.41 times residential), and a City registration number is planned.
1% of the 16,093 active listings in Cape Town display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Cape Town Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cape Town
AirROI's area guide picks seven Cape Town neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and Bo-Kaap. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| V&A Waterfront | The V&A Waterfront is a vibrant mixed-use area with shopping, dining, and entertainment options. It attracts tourists looking for leisure and scenic views of Table Mountain and the harbor. | Two Oceans Aquarium, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall, Zeitz MOCAA Museum, Waterfront Ferries |
| Camps Bay | Famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning sunset views, Camps Bay is the perfect destination for tourists wanting a beach holiday combined with upscale dining and nightlife. | Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain National Park, The Promenade, Topless Tour, Camps Bay Theatre |
| Bo-Kaap | Known for its brightly colored houses and rich cultural heritage, Bo-Kaap offers a unique experience rich in history and is popular among tourists wishing to explore Cape Malay culture. | Bo-Kaap Museum, Cape Malay Cooking Class, Historic walking tours, Contact with locals, Colorful houses of Bo-Kaap |
| Clifton | Clifton features some of the most exclusive beaches in Cape Town, appealing to upscale tourists and those looking for a quiet retreat right by the ocean. | Clifton Beaches, Glen Beach, Clifton 4th Beach, Hiking trails, Stunning views of the ocean |
| Green Point | A trendy neighborhood known for its park and proximity to the Waterfront, Green Point attracts tourists who want a lively area close to attractions and nightlife. | Green Point Park, Cape Town Stadium, The Promenade, Restaurants and Cafes, Art galleries |
| Constantia | Famed for its wine estates and lush countryside, Constantia offers a peaceful retreat and is attractive to wine lovers and those seeking some nature in the city. | Constantia Wine Route, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Horse riding trails, Hiking in Constantia Greenbelt, Fine dining restaurants |
| Sea Point | A popular coastal suburb that offers a scenic promenade and vibrant atmosphere, Sea Point attracts families and tourists looking for easy access to the beach and local amenities. | Sea Point Promenade, Rock Pool, Mocha Restaurant, Sea Point Pavilion, Art deco architecture |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Cape Town Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Cape Town, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in ten (10%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 63%, about 2.3 times the share of houses (27%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Cape Town Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 89%
- Private room 10%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 89.3% | 14,371 |
| Private room | 10.3% | 1,660 |
| Hotel room | 0.3% | 42 |
| Shared room | 0.1% | 20 |
Listings by property type
Cape Town Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 63%
- House 27%
- Hotel/Boutique 5%
- Others 4%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 62.9% | 10,118 |
| House | 27.4% | 4,417 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.4% | 865 |
| Others | 3.8% | 618 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.4% | 57 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 18 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Cape Town Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Cape Town (36% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (29%). Shares are of the 13,900 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Cape Town entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
11%
36%
29%
13%
7%
4%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 11.2% | 1,550 |
| 1 bedroom | 36.5% | 5,062 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% | 3,994 |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.4% | 1,865 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.5% | 907 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% | 505 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Cape Town
A typical studio in Cape Town earned R 133,000 over the past year, against R 1,000,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1,550 | R 133,000 | R 163,000 | R 1,449 | 44% |
| 1 bedroom | 5,062 | R 155,000 | R 206,000 | R 1,653 | 47% |
| 2 bedrooms | 3,994 | R 264,000 | R 356,000 | R 2,900 | 47% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,865 | R 357,000 | R 566,000 | R 5,498 | 43% |
| 4 bedrooms | 907 | R 416,000 | R 698,000 | R 8,642 | 39% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 505 | R 1,000,000 | R 1,530,000 | R 16,373 | 39% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Cape Town Sleep?
Most Cape Town listings are sized for couples and small families: 77% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 9% take eight or more. Shares are of the 15,000 listings with a guest capacity on file (93% of the market).
Cape Town listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
1%
47%
4%
26%
2%
11%
1%
9%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.7% | 99 |
| 2 guests | 46.8% | 7,034 |
| 3 guests | 3.7% | 554 |
| 4 guests | 25.9% | 3,886 |
| 5 guests | 2.3% | 352 |
| 6 guests | 11.2% | 1,681 |
| 7 guests | 0.9% | 139 |
| 8+ guests | 8.5% | 1,278 |
How Cape Town Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Cape Town hosts set up an average of 2.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 44% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 14
- Beds per listing
- 2.1
- Show exact location
- 44%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Cape Town Offer?
Only 47% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of Cape Town listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Cape Town
Listings in Cape Town with air conditioning earned about 2.8 times as much a year, on average, as those without: R 508,000 against R 183,000. The gap is smaller for a sauna (about 2.7 times as much) and laser tag (about 2.5 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 Cape Town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | 47% | R 508,000 | R 183,000 | +178% |
| Sauna | 0.8% | R 895,000 | R 331,000 | +170% |
| Laser tag | 0.1% | R 854,000 | R 336,000 | +155% |
| Hot tub | 4% | R 779,000 | R 316,000 | +147% |
| Movie theater | 0.5% | R 817,000 | R 334,000 | +145% |
| Sun loungers | 16% | R 651,000 | R 275,000 | +137% |
| Pool view | 5% | R 717,000 | R 315,000 | +128% |
| Sound system | 10% | R 666,000 | R 297,000 | +124% |
| Ocean view | 11% | R 662,000 | R 297,000 | +123% |
| Ping pong table | 0.8% | R 733,000 | R 333,000 | +120% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Cape Town?
Cape Town runs on foreign visitors: two-thirds of guests who left reviews live outside South Africa. The United Kingdom and Germany send the most guests from abroad, with 13% of reviewers each. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 51%, followed by German and French.
66% of Cape Town guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
- International 66%
- Domestic 34%
Where Cape Town guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Cape Town | 9.8% |
| Johannesburg | 5.7% |
| London | 5.1% |
| Pretoria | 2.2% |
Where Cape Town guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 34.3% |
| United Kingdom | 13.4% |
| Germany | 12.8% |
| United States | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | 3.7% |
Languages spoken by Cape Town guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 50.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Afrikaans | 6.9% |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Cape Town?
Cape Town Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 37% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.73.
Communication and check-in score highest in Cape Town; 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 | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.82 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Cape Town: Stays, Rules and Fees
About eight in ten Cape Town listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 22% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Cape Town listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 50%
- 181-270 days 29%
- 91-180 days 16%
- 31-90 days 4%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 49.9% | 8,031 |
| 181-270 days | 29.4% | 4,732 |
| 91-180 days | 16.5% | 2,651 |
| 31-90 days | 4.0% | 650 |
| 1-30 days | 0.2% | 29 |
Days a year Cape Town listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 5%
- 181-270 days 17%
- 91-180 days 30%
- 31-90 days 30%
- 1-30 days 18%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.7% | 753 |
| 181-270 days | 17.1% | 2,746 |
| 91-180 days | 30.0% | 4,830 |
| 31-90 days | 30.1% | 4,850 |
| 1-30 days | 18.1% | 2,914 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Cape Town?
The average Cape Town booking lasts 7.3 nights, longest in January and shortest in April. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year, some 271,000 in all. About half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Cape Town
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 6.6 nights 8.6 nights 5.4 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Cape Town Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About six in ten listings in Cape Town accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Cape Town, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 38% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Cape Town listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Cape Town?
Nearly eight in ten Cape Town listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is R 563, and some higher fees lift the average to R 1,065. Spread over the average stay of 7.3 nights, that adds roughly R 75 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- R 563
- Average cleaning fee
- R 1,065
- Listings charging a fee
- 78.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 4.4%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Cape Town
The top-grossing Airbnb in Cape Town, a six-bedroom home, took in R 8,550,000 over the past year, about 25 times the city's average of R 336,000. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Serenity 18 Ronald Road Camps Bay (Views & Solar) Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Camps Bay 5 Star Holiday Mansion - Butler Service Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- R 7.8M
- Occupancy
- 49.1%
- Daily rate
- R 43,668
Glen Beach House - Full Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- R 7.7M
- Occupancy
- 77.7%
- Daily rate
- R 28,276
Villa Rohalya - Sensational Designer 6BR Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- R 7M
- Occupancy
- 66.6%
- Daily rate
- R 27,929
K20 - Designer Villa with Ocean View, Sauna & Gym Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- R 6.9M
- Occupancy
- 56.2%
- Daily rate
- R 32,563
Spectacular Villa with Pool & Gym Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- R 6.6M
- Occupancy
- 42.0%
- Daily rate
- R 40,970
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Cape Town?
Nox is the top-grossing host in Cape Town, with R 192.6 million in bookings across 166 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 5% of the market's 16,093 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Esta-Marita grossed R 2.62 million per listing, about 2.3 times Nox's R 1.16 million.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nox | 166 | R 192,614,726 | R 1,160,330 | 4.70/5 | |
| Turnkey365 | 77 | R 123,038,514 | R 1,597,903 | 4.70/5 | |
| Jayson Magnetic B&B | 156 | R 84,469,688 | R 541,472 | 4.82/5 | |
| 4 | Nicholas Sadleir | 40 | R 51,722,243 | R 1,293,056 | 4.87/5 |
| 5 | Esta-Marita | 19 | R 49,715,700 | R 2,616,616 | 4.94/5 |
| 6 | Bertus | 71 | R 49,447,458 | R 696,443 | 4.81/5 |
| 7 | Rest Easy | 60 | R 47,874,613 | R 797,910 | 4.81/5 |
| 8 | Janine | 42 | R 47,119,492 | R 1,121,893 | 4.92/5 |
| 9 | Mandy & Dean Moya Properties | 102 | R 46,314,950 | R 454,068 | 4.73/5 |
| 10 | Lance | 70 | R 39,382,030 | R 562,600 | 4.82/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Cape Town?
Only 10% of Cape Town listings are classed as professionally managed, though 39% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 44% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 22% of listings accept Instant Book. 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.
- Superhosts
- 44.4%
- Professional management
- 10.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 38.8%
- Instant Book enabled
- 21.9%
- Simplified Pricing
- 78.2%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Cape Town
51 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Cape Town, and companies run 14% of its 16,093 active listings. Propr Pty LTD is the largest, with 310 listings; the next largest are Fluent Living, Perch Short Stays, Nox Rentals and Magnetic B&B. Among the five largest, Magnetic B&B's homes rate highest, at 4.84.
The five largest run 7% of Cape Town's listings
Share of Cape Town's 16,093 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Propr Pty LTD 2% · 310
- Fluent Living 1% · 238
- Perch Short Stays 1% · 193
- Nox Rentals 1% · 166
- Magnetic B&B <1% · 156
- All other listings 93%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See all 51 companies ranked in the Cape Town Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.
Nearby markets
Cape Town vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, Hout Bay (14 km away) earned the most per listing, about 11% more than Cape Town.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milnerton 8 km | 494 | R 193,115 | R 2,203 | 38% |
| Hout Bay 14 km | 474 | R 372,865 | R 3,760 | 42% |
| Parow 14 km | 87 | R 80,873 | R 1,201 | 32% |
| Bellville 18 km | 280 | R 123,918 | R 1,487 | 39% |
| Noordhoek 20 km | 209 | R 344,941 | R 4,195 | 41% |
| Kuilsrivier 23 km | 41 | R 59,144 | R 1,010 | 29% |
| Masiphumelele 23 km | 49 | R 196,511 | R 2,164 | 36% |
| Durbanville 23 km | 138 | R 150,683 | R 1,830 | 36% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Western Cape
- George Airbnb data 4,750 listings
- Overstrand Local Municipality Airbnb data 1,885 listings
- Stellenbosch Local Municipality Airbnb data 1,225 listings
- Saldanha Bay Local Municipality Airbnb data 1,118 listings
- Langeberg Local Municipality Airbnb data 420 listings
- Drakenstein Local Municipality Airbnb data 413 listings
- Somerset West Airbnb data 395 listings
- Swartland Local Municipality Airbnb data 369 listings
FAQ
Cape Town Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cape Town?
An active Cape Town Airbnb grossed R 336,092 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 16,093 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 49,300 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Cape Town?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cape Town listings earn between R 11,900 and R 49,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 93,800 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Cape Town?
Listings in Cape Town were booked on 44% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Western Cape average. February is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cape Town?
The average booked night in Cape Town cost R 3,207 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 1,185 and R 3,340, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cape Town?
Yes, you can host on Airbnb in Cape Town with no permit and no night cap, but a home available for short-term letting for more than 50% of its annual room nights is rated as commercial, and a City registration number on every listing is planned. The Cape Town Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.
Is Airbnb profitable in Cape Town?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cape Town Airbnb grossed R 336,092 in the 12 months to September 2026, 20% above the Western Cape average of R 279,702. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, R 239,792 a year (about R 20,000 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 38,700 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Cape Town?
December usually pays best, averaging R 64,200 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Cape Town?
Each night a Cape Town listing was open to book earned R 1,410 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 2,990 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cape Town?
Cape Town stays were booked 50 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Cape Town?
The average Cape Town Airbnb stay lasted 7.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Cape Town rated?
Guests rate Cape Town Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cape Town?
V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and Bo-Kaap draw the most short-term rental interest in Cape Town. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Cape Town?
AirROI counted 16,093 active Airbnb listings in Cape Town as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Milnerton, 8 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cape Town?
In Cape Town, nearly eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is R 563, and some higher fees lift the average to R 1,065.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 16,093 active Airbnb listings in Cape Town 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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