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Best South Africa holiday rentals

Most recommended holiday rentals in South Africa

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Beautiful Abalone - Hermanus - Bedroom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
The Lonely Mountain - Nelspruit
The Lonely Mountain
Nelspruit, South Africa
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
elawini estate - Nelspruit
elawini estate
Nelspruit, South Africa
1.0Poor(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Lagai Roi Guesthouse - Sun City Resort
Lagai Roi Guesthouse
Sun City Resort, South Africa
7.4Good(21)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

₹ 12,154

Average price (weekend night)

₹ 11,998
Cheapest month to stay with an average 31% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 155% 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 December and February.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in South Africa for 2 days.
  • Beachfront, pool, air-conditioned, wifi, and no minors are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in South Africa
  • Holiday rentals in South Africa are around 30% 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 holiday rental properties, with around 5,211 properties and an average price of ₹ 3,491 per night. The most popular holiday homes in Gauteng are CityView, a stunning modern apartment, Cozy Hatfield Condo, and Shumba Valley Lodge.
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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 Kruger National Park (35% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (27%) and Sea Point (8%). Searches for holida rentals in Wilderness (8%), Johannesburg (4%) and Supingstad (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 ₹ 1,587. 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 ₹ 157,763.

  • 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 ₹ 676,127.

  • 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, houses, homestays, villas, campgrounds, farm stays, agritourism, cottages, condos, campsites, caravan parks, treehouses and cabins.

  • 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 Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge and Boardwalk 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 KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

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