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Granchis Guesthouse - Rustenburg
Granchis Guesthouse
Rustenburg, South Africa
5.4Fair(335)
Parking
C$ 52+
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Lagai Roi Guesthouse - Sun City Resort
Lagai Roi Guesthouse
Sun City Resort, South Africa
7.4Good(21)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 61+
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Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point! - Cape Town - Balcony
Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point!
Cape Town, South Africa
8.2Very good(100)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 63+
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Shonalanga Lodge - Saint Lucia - Living room
Shonalanga Lodge
Saint Lucia, South Africa
8.0Very good(396)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 66+
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Flamingo Holiday Flats - Saint Lucia - Pool
Flamingo Holiday Flats
Saint Lucia, South Africa
7.8Good(596)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 74+
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Cag The Vantage Rosebank - Johannesburg
Cag The Vantage Rosebank
North
8.3Very good(696)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 118+
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Bergview Apartments - Hilton - Bedroom
Bergview Apartments
Hilton, South Africa
8.7Very good(126)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 120+
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Hilton Bush Lodge & Function Venue - Hilton
Hilton Bush Lodge & Function Venue
Hilton, South Africa
8.8Very good(128)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 129+
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Seaside Studio Perfect Location - Cape Town - Living room
Seaside Studio Perfect Location
Cape Town, South Africa
9.8Wonderful(7)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 136+
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The Ivory 202 - Cape Town - Bedroom
The Ivory 202
Cape Town, South Africa
8.0Very good(11)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 158+
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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge - Pilanesberg - Living room
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
Pilanesberg, South Africa
8.6Very good(888)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 515+
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Bakubung Bush Lodge - Pilanesberg - Pool
Bakubung Bush Lodge
Pilanesberg, South Africa
8.6Very good(893)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
C$ 545+
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Buffalo Rock Tented Camp - Kruger National Park - Bedroom
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
5.8Fair(7)
Pool
C$ 567+
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Ndzuti Bush Camp - Kruger National Park
Ndzuti Bush Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
9.6Wonderful(10)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 629+
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Clifton Steps 6 - Cape Town - Living room
Clifton Steps 6
Cape Town, South Africa
8.8Very good(8)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 836+
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Bakubung Villas - Pilanesberg
Bakubung Villas
Pilanesberg, South Africa
9.3Wonderful(200)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 1,189+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for vacation rentals in South Africa

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Low season

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Average price (weekend night)

May
February
C$ 110
C$ 121
Cheapest month to stay with an average 24% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 91% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect South Africa vacation rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in South Africa, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in South Africa can be found in January and June.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in South Africa is Tuesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Saturday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in South Africa for 4 days.
  • The cheapest South Africa vacation rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 96, while the most expensive was C$ 96.
  • Beachfront, pool, air-conditioned, wifi, and no minors are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in South Africa
  • Vacation rentals in South Africa are around 21% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in South Africa.
  • Gauteng is the region in South Africa with the most affordable vacation rental properties, with around 5,659 properties and an average price of C$ 71 per night. The most popular vacation homes in Gauteng are Cag The Vantage Rosebank, Prestige Apartment Sandton at Westpoint, and Anka Lodge.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in South Africa

  • What is the most popular vacation rental destination in South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular destination is Saint Lucia (36% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (16%) and Johannesburg (9%). Searches for vacation rentals in Sun City Resort (8%), Sea Point (6%) and Hazyview (5%) are also popular.

  • How much is a vacation rental in South Africa for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Africa vacation rentals for tonight for as low as C$ 27. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a vacation rental for a week in South Africa?

    The average price for a weekly South Africa vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is C$ 661.

  • How much is a vacation rental for a month in South Africa?

    The average price for a monthly South Africa vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is C$ 2,832.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in South Africa?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in South Africa. You’ll find chalets, lodges, luxury tents, safari/tentalows, apartments, aparthotels, guest houses, houses, homestays, villas, campgrounds, agritourism, cottages, farm stays, ranches, condos, caravan parks, vacation villages, treehouses, bed & breakfasts, hotels, cabins and boats.

  • What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in South Africa?

    There are many types of properties available for South Africa vacation rentals. If you’re looking for something special, vacation rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas and Lidiko Lodge.

  • What are the most popular South Africa vacation rentals for a large group?

    If you’re a large group then you’ll need plenty of space. The highest rated vacation home that can sleep 6 people or more by KAYAK users is Cape Royale Apartments.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in South Africa?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly South Africa vacation rentals, with around 5% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

  • What are the most popular regions of South Africa for vacation rentals?

    Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular region to stay in South Africa is Western Cape. Other popular choices include KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Where to stay in South Africa?

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