How To Get Around Cape Town

Driving:

The best way to get around Cape Town is by car. This also allows you to have a road trip through scenic areas. Cape Town has a good road system and people drive on the left side of the road. You should be aware of the fact that Cape Town has a rush hour. This is from around 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6.30 pm. You can hire cars at the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or the rental offices in town.

Handy Tip – When it comes to driving around during your Cape Town Day Tours, a major feature is the four-way stops at junctions. These function on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Taxis and Uber Cape Town Day Tours:

 It offers an option to hire taxis that wait around the city centre. Though fares are likely to be on the higher side in the more touristy places like the V&A Waterfront. If the taxi has a meter, ask the driver to use it. This will be cheaper than agreeing to a fare before getting in. Uber is another popular option in terms of How to Get Around in Cape Town. But, you should use UberX rather than the Uber Go option. 

Catching the Bus: 

You can also make use of the bus to visit the different Cape Town Destinations. The town’s two main bus networks are Golden Arrow, which has been in operation for more than 150 years, and MyCiTi. MyCiti’s modern buses are a great option for Cape Town Tours around the city centre and the Atlantic suburbs. They cover areas including:

• Along the Atlantic seaboard to Camps and Hout Bay
• Up to Tamboerskloof along Kloof Nek Rd
• Woodstock and Salt River

Wow’s Tip – Fares for the bus have to be paid with a myconnect card. They can be bought from retailers and bus station shops.

Biking:

The Cape Town Attraction called the Cape Peninsula is a great place to explore by bike. If you’re fine with the many hills and long distances between the sights then you should certainly explore the dedicated cycling lanes like:

• The north side towards Table View
• Alongside the Walk of Remembrance (from Cape Town Railway Station to Green Point)

There are bike hire locations around town where you can rent a bike on an hourly or daytime basis. Alternatively, you can also go for the Cape Town Township Tour which allows you to explore the different parts of the township on a bike. 

Train: 

One of the best train lines to take during Tours in Cape Town is the Southern Line between central Cape Town Railway Station and Fish Hoek. It crosses the Southern suburbs and touches False Bay. From Fish Hoek, you can visit the close by Simon’s Town. Where it’s possible you can also travel in MetroPlus carriages. They have first-class seating options and are a quick way to get around the Mother City. 

Note – Trains run every day starting around 6.00 am, with the last one operating at 8 or 9.00 pm. This is dependent upon the route. Plus, the fares will depend upon the distance you’ve travelled. 

Combi: 

A fairly convenient option of Getting Around Cape Town is on a combi. These are minibuses that offer affordable service along the city’s main streets. You should know that unlike buses combis don’t have set schedules or stops, making them a bit difficult to track down. A small gathering on the side of the road typically indicates a pick-up point. A combi ride costs around 5 to 20 ZAR, which comes down to $0.60 to $2.50. 

On Foot: 

The wonderful thing about some of the Best Cape Town Attractions is that they are walkable. This includes places like Bo-Kaap, V&A Waterfront and the city centre itself. It’s also the perfect way to enjoy the street life of the town and shop in the stores. 

Rikkis: 

Wondering How To Get Around Cape Town most affordably? Then, the answer is Rikki! This is just like a ride-sharing taxi but they offer 24-hour door-to-door service throughout the town for a fraction of the cost. The reason why they are so cost-friendly is that they pick up additional passengers en route. The fair-sharing means that passengers can go just about anywhere in central Cape Town for just 20 to 25 ZAR (about $2 to $3).