South Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa short term vacation rental market highlights
- The South Africa short term vacation rental market generated a revenue of USD 1,661.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,419.4 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, home was the largest revenue generating accommodation type in 2025.
- Resort/Condominium is the most lucrative accommodation type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Short term vacation rental market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,661.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 3,419.4 million |
| Growth rate | 9.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Home |
| Fastest growing segment | Resort/Condominium |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Home, Apartments, Resort/Condominium |
| Key market players worldwide | Airbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Booking Holdings Inc, Expedia Group Inc, MakeMyTrip Ltd, Tripadvisor Inc, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Ordinary Shares |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.1% of the global short term vacation rental market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa short term vacation rental market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 3,419.4 million by 2033.
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Short Term Vacation Rental Market Scope
Short Term Vacation Rental Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novasol | View profile | 501-1000 | Virum, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe | http://www.novasol.com/ |
| Hotelplan Group | View profile | 101-250 | Glattbrugg, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe | https://www.hotelplan.com/ |
| 9flats | View profile | 51-100 | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia | http://www.9flats.com |
| Tripadvisor Inc | View profile | 2829 | 400 1st Avenue, Needham, MA, United States, 02494 | https://www.tripadvisor.com |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Ordinary Shares | View profile | 2300 | 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ, United States, 07054 | https://www.wyndhamhotels.com |
| MakeMyTrip Ltd | View profile | 4090 | DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, 19th Floor, Building No. 5, Tower B, Sector 25, Gurugram, HR, India, 122002 | https://www.makemytrip.com |
| Expedia Group Inc | View profile | 17100 | 1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, WA, United States, 98119 | https://www.expediagroup.com |
| Booking Holdings Inc | View profile | 23600 | 800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States, 06854 | https://www.bookingholdings.com |
| Airbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | View profile | 6907 | 888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103 | https://www.airbnb.com |
South Africa short term vacation rental market outlook
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Home was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.5% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa short term vacation rental market based on home, apartments, resort/condominium covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Over the years, South Africa's tourism sector has steadily expanded as a result of the country's varied wildlife, scenic beauty, cultural legacy, and adventure offerings. The need for alternative lodging options like short-term rentals has risen as the tourism industry continues to prosper.
According to Statistics South Africa, the volume of tourist arrivals has shown a slight improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of tourists increasing by 152.6% from 2,255,699 tourists in 2021 to 5,698,062 tourists in 2022.
Data by Business Insider South Africa published in a July 2022 News24 article shows that short-term rentals were most likely protected from the brunt of the pandemic and were quick to recover because many local travelers and returning foreign visitors preferred self-catering accommodations.
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