STR Market Report
Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
42%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~13 nights booked per month on average
R 77
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
14,973
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
R 970
~13 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
36%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
0.7/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
🏖️ Demand Seasonality: Summer peak
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
Market Overview
cape-town-south-africa is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Ward 62
Avg nightly rate: R 10 119
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Ward 59
Avg occupancy: 52.7%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Ward 62
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Ward 115
- 2Ward 54
- 3Ward 77
- 4Ward 23
- 5Ward 64
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-28Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home82.5%
- Private Room16.9%
- Hotel Room0.4%
- Shared Room0.2%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the Over $1000 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Oct (53.3% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 115 | 5,715 | R 2 260 | 41.1% | — |
| Ward 54 | 4,044 | R 6 493 | 43.3% | — |
| Ward 77 | 1,616 | R 3 284 | 52.3% | — |
| Ward 23 | 1,489 | R 2 191 | 42.5% | — |
| Ward 64 | 1,226 | R 1 799 | 42.2% | — |
| Ward 74 | 1,215 | R 4 849 | 48.9% | — |
| Ward 61 | 1,048 | R 2 864 | 42.9% | — |
| Ward 107 | 810 | R 1 883 | 40.3% | — |
| Ward 55 | 807 | R 1 759 | 35.8% | — |
| Ward 62 | 711 | R 10 119 | 50.1% | — |
| Ward 59 | 655 | R 4 610 | 52.7% | — |
| Ward 69 | 549 | R 4 330 | 47.8% | — |
| Ward 57 | 535 | R 1 154 | 50.5% | — |
| Ward 15 | 486 | R 2 610 | 46.1% | — |
| Ward 58 | 475 | R 2 425 | 51.5% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Cape Town a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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