Getting Around

Driving

Rental cars can be arranged on arrival at Cape Town International Airport. You can book a car by contacting .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). You can also call Cape Town Tourism on
+27 (0)21 487 6800 or make a booking at any Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre.

In South Africa, cars are right-hand drive and travel on the left-hand side of the road.

The general speed limit on highways is 120km/h (75mph). On secondary roads it is 100km/h (60mph). In built-up areas it is usually 60km/h (35mph) unless otherwise indicated.

Any valid driver’s licence is accepted provided it bears the photograph and signature of the holder and is printed in English.

Shuttle

Shuttle services are small buses that provide transport from the airport to various points in Cape Town, for a set fee.

These are operated from kiosks in the International and Domestic Arrivals halls at the airport.

Contact Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre at Domestic and International Arrivals to book a shuttle or taxi.

Taxis

Meter taxis are available from Cape Town International Airport. Inquire about rates with the driver.

Rikkis are mid-priced taxis that operate in and around the central city. Yellow Rikki phones are situated in a number of spots in the city, allowing you to place a free call to book a Rikki. Contact them on +27 (0)861 745 547 or contact Cape Town Tourism to make a booking.

Sightseeing

As with most major cities in the world, the City Sightseeing bus is probably the most convenient way to see all the major attractions. You can buy your ticket from the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centre in the city centre and hop on and off as you wish en route between many of the city’s main attractions.

If you prefer to travel by rail, the most popular route in Cape Town is the Southern Line Rail Route, stretching from Cape Town to Simon’s Town.