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Latest South Africa holiday rental deals

MOST POPULARCape Town
Holiday homes from R12
Durban
Holiday homes from R15
Johannesburg
Holiday homes from R4
Pretoria
Holiday homes from R10
Umhlanga
Holiday homes from R25

Best South Africa holiday rentals

These are the best prices for 10-11 Oct.
Ditholo Game Lodge - Bela-Bela
Ditholo Game Lodge
Bela-Bela, South Africa
6.6Okay(1245)
Lodge
R2 083+
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Mabula Game Lodge - Rooiberg - Bedroom
Mabula Game Lodge
Rooiberg, South Africa
8.6Very Good(696)
Lodge
R8 491+
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Manor 38 - Port Elizabeth - Bedroom
Manor 38
Summerstrand
8.7Very Good(468)
Homestay
R1 923+
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One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel - Johannesburg - Bedroom
One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel
North
8.1Very Good(120)
Apartment
R1 320+
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Hazyview Country Cottages - Hazyview - Bedroom
Hazyview Country Cottages
Hazyview, South Africa
7.3Good(342)
Cottage
R633+
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Neighbourgood Franschhoek - Franschhoek - Bedroom
Neighbourgood Franschhoek
Franschhoek, South Africa
8.3Very Good(856)
Lodge
R2 416+
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Limpopo Lodge - Polokwane - Bedroom
Limpopo Lodge
Polokwane, South Africa
4.6Mediocre(200)
Lodge
R415+
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Point Waterfront Apartments - Durban - Bedroom
Point Waterfront Apartments
Point
8.1Very Good(2614)
Apartment
R2 086+
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aha Skukuza Safari Lodge - Skukuza - Bedroom
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge
Skukuza, South Africa
8.3Very Good(514)
Lodge
R5 831+
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298 on 34th - Pretoria - Bedroom
298 on 34th
Pretoria, South Africa
8.6Very Good(410)
Apartment
R484+
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Intaba Thulile - Magaliesburg - Outdoor view
Intaba Thulile
Magaliesburg, South Africa
9.0Wonderful(322)
Holiday park
R1 356+
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Elephants Footprint Lodge - Colchester - Outdoor view
Elephants Footprint Lodge
Colchester, South Africa
8.9Very Good(1288)
Lodge
R2 326+
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Grand Diamond Lodge - Roodepoort
Grand Diamond Lodge
North West
8.4Very Good(182)
Lodge
R615+
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Marepe Mountain View - Private villa with pool and unrivalled views - Hoedspruit
Marepe Mountain View - Private villa with pool and unrivalled views
Hoedspruit, South Africa
9.7Wonderful(46)
Villa
R6 414+
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Cozy Hatfield Condo - Pretoria
Cozy Hatfield Condo
Hatfield
3.2Poor(1996)
Apartment
R283+
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Elridge Living - Boksburg
Elridge Living
Boksburg, South Africa
9.3Wonderful(450)
Apartment
R1 414+
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KAYAK’s Insights for Holiday Rentals in South Africa

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in South Africa with confidence

How early should you book a vacation rental in South Africa?

Book at least 63 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your South Africa vacation rental.

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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

September
February
R1 483
R1 333
Cheapest month to stay with an average 20% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 49% 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 holiday rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap holiday rental in South Africa, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest holiday homes in South Africa can be found in September and March.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in South Africa is Saturday. In contrast, the most expensive is Friday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in South Africa for 5 days.
  • The cheapest South Africa holiday rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R636, while the most expensive was R1 909.
  • Wi-Fi, pool, air-conditioned, hot tub, kitchen/kitchenette, and parking are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in South Africa
  • Holiday rentals in South Africa are around 34% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in South Africa.
  • Free State is the region in South Africa with the most affordable holiday rental properties, with around 839 properties and an average price of R988 per night. The most popular holiday homes in Free State are Stadion Sleepover Cabin, Old Mill Drift Guest Farm, and The Gate Guesthouse.

FAQs when booking a holiday home in South Africa

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

    Based on KAYAK holiday rental searches, the most popular destination is Cape Town (6% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Durban (4%) and Pretoria (3%). Searches for holida rentals in Sun City Resort (3%), Johannesburg (2%) and Magaliesburg (2%) are also popular.

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Africa holiday rentals for tonight for as little as R251. Search here for similar prices

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Africa holiday rentals for this weekend for as little as R440 per night. Search here for similar prices

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

    The average price for a weekly South Africa holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is R9 549.

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

    The average price for a monthly South Africa holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is R40 924.

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

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

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

    There are many types of properties available for South Africa holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Point Waterfront Apartments and Coastlands Durban Pty Ltd.

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

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly South Africa holiday rentals, with around 9% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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

    Based on KAYAK holiday 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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