There are many ways to get around Cape Town, but the best is to hire your own car...

Getting Around Town

Airport Transfer

Having a pre-arranged transfer waiting for you on your arrival at the airport is often the best and most stress-free way to get to your destination. There are many companies who offer this. Please contact us for details or provide us with your flight details and we will arrange on your behalf.

Car Hire Companies:

Renting your own vehicle is by far the best way of getting around Cape Town. There are taxi and public transport options out there, but renting your own vehicle gives you great freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace. There are a variety of car hire companies available to you. We can arrange prior to your trip or this can be done directly at the airport upon your arrival.

Pick Up Car Hire

Pick Up Car Hire is a well established professional team. They have access to a large fleet of vehicles country wide and cater for all kinds of vehicle needs

  • www.pickupcarhire.co.za
  • pickupcarhire@pickupcarhire.co.za
  • Tel: 0860 00 4411

Tempest

  • www.tempestcarhire.co.za
  • 0861 TEMPEST (0861 836 7378) - SA callers only
  • +27 11 552 3900 - International callers

Avis

  • www.avis.co.za
  • Tel: 021 936 4326
  • Tel: 0861 600 414 (Luxury vehicles)

Classic Cars

Why not spoil yourself and rent a classic car for the day? Cruise around the peninsula with the top down and the wind in your hair

  • www.motostars.com
  • info@motostars.co.za
  • +27 (0) 21 423 1800

Cape Town Hop in Hop off Bus

The Cape Town City Sightseeing Bus is a must do tourist activity. There are 2 routes to choose from with many stops along the way where you can 'hop on' or 'hop off' at your leisure. You are able to pre-purchase your tickets online or as you 'hop on'.

Choose the BLUE ROUTE which takes you around the Peninsula, with stops at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and The Mount Nelson Hotel over to the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (a must see!). The route then follows the coast to Hout Bay, Camps Bay, Bantry Bay and Sea Point and finally ending at back at the V&A Waterfront. There are 13 stops in total along this route.

Choose the RED ROUTE for a comprehensive tour of the city and many of it's historical attractions. Again starting at the V&A Waterfront with a stop at the CTICC, then heading into the city, making stops at St George's Cathedral, Iziko South African Museum, the District 6 Museum, the Cape Town Castle and many more attractions. The route then takes a turn townards the coast, stopping at Table Mountain (another Cape Town must do!) and heading over Kloof Nek to the famous Camps Bay beach. The route then follows the coast, stopping in Sea Point before finishing at the V&A Waterfront. There are 17 stops in total.

  • www.citysightseeing.co.za
  • Tel: 021 511 6000