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MOST POPULARCape Town
Vacation homes from 71 ﷼

Best South Africa vacation rentals

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Views from The 509 - Johannesburg - Bedroom
Views from The 509
7.6 Good
Central125 ﷼+
125 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Lovely Rosebank 1-bedroom condo with pool & cinema - Johannesburg - Living room
Lovely Rosebank 1-bedroom condo with pool & cinema
9 Wonderful
North216 ﷼+
216 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Odyssey Luxury Apartments - Back Up Generator - Johannesburg - Bedroom
Odyssey Luxury Apartments - Back Up Generator - Johannesburg - Bedroom
Odyssey Luxury Apartments - Back Up Generator
6.8 Okay
North173 ﷼+
173 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
The Residency Jellicoe - Johannesburg - Bedroom
The Residency Jellicoe - Johannesburg - Bedroom
The Residency Jellicoe
7.5 Good
North225 ﷼+
225 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Point Waterfront Apartments - Durban - Living room
Point Waterfront Apartments - Durban - Living room
Point Waterfront Apartments
8.2 Very good
Point291 ﷼+
291 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Coastlands Durban Self Catering Holiday Apartments - Durban - Outdoors view
Coastlands Durban Self Catering Holiday Apartments - Durban - Outdoors view
Coastlands Durban Self Catering Holiday Apartments
6.1 Okay
173 ﷼+
173 ﷼+
Air Conditioning
Impala Holiday Flats & Apartments - Durban - Building
Impala Holiday Flats & Apartments - Durban - Building
Impala Holiday Flats & Apartments
6.6 Okay
139 ﷼+
139 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Aquarius Luxury Suites - Cape Town - Lobby
Aquarius Luxury Suites - Cape Town - Lobby
Aquarius Luxury Suites
7.5 Good
398 ﷼+
398 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Savannah Park Luxury Apartments - Durban - Building
Savannah Park Luxury Apartments - Durban - Building
Savannah Park Luxury Apartments
6.7 Okay
298 ﷼+
298 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Waterfront Village - Cape Town - Pool
Waterfront Village - Cape Town - Pool
Waterfront Village
8.3 Very good
V & A Waterfront567 ﷼+
567 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Onyx on Sycamore - Cape Town - Bedroom
Onyx on Sycamore - Cape Town - Bedroom
Onyx on Sycamore
8.1 Very good
131 ﷼+
131 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Room 2 @ Homestay On Blouberg Nature Reserve - Cape Town - Beach
Room 2 @ Homestay On Blouberg Nature Reserve - Cape Town - Beach
Room 2 @ Homestay On Blouberg Nature Reserve
8.9 Very good
158 ﷼+
158 ﷼+
The Nicol Hotel Bedfordview - Johannesburg
The Nicol Hotel Bedfordview - Johannesburg
The Nicol Hotel Bedfordview
7.8 Good
155 ﷼+
155 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Cozy Hatfield Condo - Pretoria
Cozy Hatfield Condo - Pretoria
Cozy Hatfield Condo
3.6 Poor
Hatfield48 ﷼+
48 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Satin Alan - Durban
Satin Alan - Durban
Satin Alan
4.2 Mediocre
Berea77 ﷼+
77 ﷼+
Parking
Wex1 Style living - Cape Town
Wex1 Style living - Cape Town
Wex1 Style living
6.2 Okay
Foreshore169 ﷼+
169 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
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Low season

July

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

532 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

473 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 26% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 31% 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 May and October.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in South Africa is Friday. In contrast, the most expensive is Monday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in South Africa for 3 days.
  • Pool, beachfront, air-conditioned, wifi, and adults only are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in South Africa
  • Vacation rentals in South Africa are around 36% 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 5,151 properties and an average price of 198 ﷼ per night. The most popular vacation homes in Gauteng are Views from The 509, The Nicol Hotel Bedfordview, and Lovely Rosebank 1-bedroom condo with pool & cinema.
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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 Cape Town (48% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Sun City Resort (13%) and Constantia (10%). Searches for vacation rentals in Albertinia (10%), Plettenberg Bay (4%) and Johannesburg (2%) 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 69 ﷼. Search here for similar prices

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Africa vacation rentals for this weekend for as low as 69 ﷼ per night. 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 4,596 ﷼.

  • 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 19,698 ﷼.

  • 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 apartments, cabins, campgrounds, chalets, cottages, houses, homestays, lodges, luxury tents, safari/tentalows, villas, farm stays, agritourism, condos, holiday parks, caravan parks and treehouses.

  • 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 The Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges and Cape Royale Luxury Suites.

  • 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 6% 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 Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

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