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Homestay - A home within a home - Cape Town
Homestay - A home within a home
Cape Town, South Africa
$19+
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28 Stanley Grace Umhlanga Rocks - Full Aircon & Full Dstv - Durban
28 Stanley Grace Umhlanga Rocks - Full Aircon & Full Dstv
Durban, South Africa
9.3Wonderful(17)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$73+
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One Hyde Park Sandton - Sandton - Dining room
One Hyde Park Sandton
Sandton, South Africa
9.3Wonderful(22)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$99+
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Prestige Apartments Sandton at Westpoint - Sandton - Balcony
Prestige Apartments Sandton at Westpoint
Sandton, South Africa
7.0Good(1055)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$113+
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The Sage Luxury Apartments - Cape Town
The Sage Luxury Apartments
Cape Town, South Africa
7.7Good(59)
Free Wi-Fi
$117+
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Lighthouse Towers Heart of Umhlanga Studio - Durban
Lighthouse Towers Heart of Umhlanga Studio
Durban, South Africa
6.8Okay(3)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$139+
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Tyne Luxury Apartments - Durban
Tyne Luxury Apartments
Durban, South Africa
9.4Wonderful(25)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$145+
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The Sage Luxury Apartment Hotel - Cape Town
The Sage Luxury Apartment Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
8.0Very Good(26)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$153+
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Seashelles Self-catering Apartment - Durban - Bedroom
Seashelles Self-catering Apartment
Durban, South Africa
9.2Wonderful(66)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$204+
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Cia’s Seaside Serenity @ Oceanic Unit 36 - Durban
Cia’s Seaside Serenity @ Oceanic Unit 36
Durban, South Africa
8.5Very Good(10)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$213+
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Westpoint 64 - Johannesburg - Bedroom
Westpoint 64
North
8.6Very Good(38)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$231+
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203 Oyster Quays - by Stay in Umhlanga - Durban
203 Oyster Quays - by Stay in Umhlanga
Durban, South Africa
8.8Very Good(83)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$233+
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Lengau Lodge - Kruger National Park
Lengau Lodge
Kruger National Park, South Africa
9.8Wonderful(33)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$399+
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Xanatseni Private Camp - Kruger National Park - Living room
Xanatseni Private Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
9.3Wonderful(114)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$575+
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Simbavati Trails Camp - Kruger National Park - Dining room
Simbavati Trails Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
8.7Very Good(30)
Pool
$1,368+
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Simbavati River Lodge - Kruger National Park - Pool
Simbavati River Lodge
Kruger National Park, South Africa
9.4Wonderful(195)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$2,163+
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Low season

High season

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Average price (weekend night)

June
November
$244
$215
Cheapest month to stay with an average 6% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 71% 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 January and November.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in South Africa is Sunday. In contrast, the most expensive is Wednesday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in South Africa for 4 days.
  • The cheapest South Africa holiday rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $91, while the most expensive was $91.
  • Pool, beachfront, air-conditioned, wifi, and no minors are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in South Africa
  • Holiday rentals in South Africa are around 7% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in South Africa.
  • KwaZulu-Natal is the region in South Africa with the most affordable holiday rental properties, with around 6,716 properties and an average price of $214 per night. The most popular holiday homes in KwaZulu-Natal are Seashelles Self-catering Apartment, 203 Oyster Quays - by Stay in Umhlanga, and Cia’s Seaside Serenity @ Oceanic Unit 36.

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 (43% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Hoedspruit (5%) and Sandton (5%). Searches for holida rentals in Johannesburg (5%), Durban (5%) and Hazyview (4%) 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 $23. 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 $27 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 $1,153.

  • 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 $4,940.

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

  • 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 Tsala Treetop Lodge and Moditlo River Lodge.

  • 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 5% 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 Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Where to stay in South Africa?

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