Local Transport
Uber & Bolt — The Cape Town Standard
Uber and Bolt are ubiquitous in Cape Town, safe, and extremely affordable. Most tourists and many Capetonians use them as their main mode of transport. Prices: about a third to a quarter of European taxi prices. City Bowl → Camps Bay: approx. 60–100 ZAR (3–5€). City Bowl → Stellenbosch: approx. 350–500 ZAR (18–25€). Always choose the UberX category — affordable and reliable.
Rental Car
For the Cape Peninsula, the Winelands, and the Garden Route, a rental car is ideal. The roads are well-developed and driving in Cape Town is straightforward — only the left-hand traffic requires half a day of adjustment.
- Prices: From 400 ZAR (20€) per day with local providers.
- Left-hand Traffic: South Africa drives on the left. Roundabouts clockwise, overtaking on the right. After half a day, it's routine.
- Refueling: At gas stations, attendants fill up the tank (not self-service). A small tip (5–10 ZAR) is customary.
- Parking: In the City Bowl, there are parking attendants (recognizable by safety vests). Give 5–10 ZAR when parking, another 5–10 ZAR when picking up. NEVER leave valuables visible in the car!
MyCiTi Bus
The MyCiTi bus system connects the City Bowl with the suburbs, the airport, and some beaches. Modern, safe, and affordable. You need a rechargeable MyCiTi card (buy at stations or the airport). Ideal for the route Airport → City Bowl and City Bowl → Table View / Blouberg.
Hop-on-Hop-off Bus
The City Sightseeing Cape Town buses run two routes (red: City Bowl & Camps Bay, blue: Constantia & Kirstenbosch) and are a stress-free way to reach the main attractions. Day ticket: approx. 350 ZAR (18€).
💡 Tipp
Save money and stress: Use Uber for trips within the city and rent a car only for the days you explore the Cape Peninsula, Winelands, or Garden Route. In the City Bowl, you don't need a car — Uber is faster, cheaper, and less stressful than parking.
