Transport

Cape Town International Airport is ideally situated just 22km (15.5 miles) from the CBD, which takes no more than 20 minutes (outside of peak traffic, which can take up to one hour). Unfortunately there are no direct train routes from the airport, therefore the only option is to either hire a car, take a taxi or one of the many shuttle services that operate form the airport.

Car hire

All the reputable care hire companies operate from the airport, and will give you a detailed map as to how to get to your destination from the airport. These companies have counters in both International and in Domestic Arrivals.

1. Avis: +27 (21) 934 0330
2. Budget: +27 (21) 934 3180
3. Europcar: +27 (21) 934 4750
4. Hertz: +27 (21) 934 3913
5. Imperial: +27 (21) 934 8600
6. National Alamo: +27 (21) 934 7499
7. Tempest: +27 (21) 934 8650
8. Dollar Thrifty: +27 (21) 934 0266

Shuttle survice:

This is generally the most affordable and efficient, door-door option.
You may pre-book a shuttle services for both your arrival and return trip, to and from the airport. If you do not pre-book a shuttle, there are several kiosks at the arrivals halls (both Domestic and International), from which you can simply order a shuttle directly.

Operating from the International Terminal:

  • Randy's Tours - +27 (0) 21 934 8367
  • Anwar's Tourist Services - +27 (0) 21 936 2064
Operating from the Domestic Terminal:

Taxi:

You may also hire a taxi on arrival - Touch Down Taxies (+27 (21) 919 4659 are the only officially authorised taxi company operating from the airport and they charge aproximately R10 per kilometer.

Chauffer services

Tempest offer chauffeur driven services at reasonable rates.

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