What could your Cape Town property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Cape Town typically achieves around €95 a night at about 63% occupancy — roughly €1,821 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €67 | 230 | €1,284 | €15,410 |
| 1 bedroom | €81 | 230 | €1,553 | €18,630 |
| 2 bedrooms | €95 | 230 | €1,821 | €21,850 |
| 3 bedrooms | €124 | 230 | €2,377 | €28,520 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €152 | 230 | €2,913 | €34,960 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €30 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Cape Town
Rules and licensing
Comparatively permissive: no national short-term rental licensing regime, though business and tax registration apply and body corporate rules often restrict letting.
Tourist tax
A tourism levy is included in accommodation pricing; no separate municipal tourist tax.
How the year is shaped
December to March is the peak, coinciding with the southern summer and the local holiday season. Winter is materially quieter.
Who books here
Long summer stays, a strong European winter-escape segment, and a growing remote-worker market. Sea or mountain views and secure parking drive rates.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Cape Town
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are November to March (summer), and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
63% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 230 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €30 per stay, and roughly 58 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR). 1 USD = 18.5 ZAR / 1 EUR = 20.0 ZAR
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Cape Town travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.