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Hornbill House - Hermanus - Living room
Hornbill House
Hermanus, South Africa
9.0Wonderful(166)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
292 ﷼+
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High Season Farm Luxury Cottages - Hermanus - Living room
High Season Farm Luxury Cottages
Hermanus, South Africa
9.0Wonderful(396)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
532 ﷼+
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Hermanus Heights Villa - Hermanus - Bedroom
Hermanus Heights Villa
Hermanus, South Africa
9.1Wonderful(152)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
394 ﷼+
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Le Paradis Penthouse - Hermanus - Balcony
Le Paradis Penthouse
Hermanus, South Africa
9.7Wonderful(116)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
1,128 ﷼+
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Coastlands Durban Self Catering Holiday Apartments - Durban - Outdoors view
Coastlands Durban Self Catering Holiday Apartments
Durban, South Africa
6.1Okay(1494)
Air Conditioning
184 ﷼+
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Point Waterfront Apartments - Durban - Living room
Point Waterfront Apartments
Point
8.1Very good(2208)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
391 ﷼+
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Impala Holiday Flats & Apartments - Durban - Building
Impala Holiday Flats & Apartments
Durban, South Africa
6.6Okay(601)
Free Wi-Fi
169 ﷼+
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Aquarius Luxury Suites - Cape Town - Lobby
Aquarius Luxury Suites
Cape Town, South Africa
7.6Good(873)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
424 ﷼+
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Waterfront Village - Cape Town - Pool
Waterfront Village
V & A Waterfront
8.3Very good(1492)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
851 ﷼+
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Savanna Park Apartments - Durban - Building
Savanna Park Apartments
Durban, South Africa
6.7Okay(1409)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
311 ﷼+
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One Thibault Apartments By Itc Hospitality - Cape Town - Living room
One Thibault Apartments By Itc Hospitality
City Centre
8.1Very good(470)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
311 ﷼+
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The Quarter Apartments - Cape Town - Living room
The Quarter Apartments
De Waterkant
8.3Very good(540)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
240 ﷼+
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Room 2 @ Homestay On Blouberg Nature Reserve - Cape Town - Beach
Room 2 @ Homestay On Blouberg Nature Reserve
Cape Town, South Africa
8.9Very good(62)
169 ﷼+
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Katinka Self-Catering - Hermanus
Katinka Self-Catering
Hermanus, South Africa
6.6Okay(36)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
161 ﷼+
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Strandloper Apartments - Hermanus
Strandloper Apartments
Hermanus, South Africa
9.1Wonderful(185)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
292 ﷼+
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Cozy Hatfield Condo - Pretoria
Cozy Hatfield Condo
Hatfield
3.6Poor(842)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
52 ﷼+
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Low season

July

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

525 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

466 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 95% 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 February and July.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in South Africa is Saturday. In contrast, the most expensive is Thursday.
  • 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 37% cheaper than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in South Africa.
  • Western Cape is the region in South Africa with the most affordable vacation rental properties, with around 18,077 properties and an average price of 932 ﷼ per night. The most popular vacation homes in Western Cape are Hornbill House, High Season Farm Luxury Cottages, and Hermanus Heights Villa.

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 Constantia (45% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (36%) and Strand (9%). Searches for vacation rentals in Reebok (9%) 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 61 ﷼. Search here for similar prices

  • 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, agritourism, farm stays, 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 Eastern Cape.

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