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City Bowl
sightseeingCentral area between Table Mountain and harbour with historic buildings.
V&A Waterfront
localHarbour development with shops, restaurants, and Robben Island ferries.
Camps Bay
beachAffluent beach suburb with palm-lined promenade and Twelve Apostles.
Bo-Kaap
cultureColorful Malay Quarter with historic mosques and spice shops.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Cape Town
Never walk alone at night, even in 'safe' areas like Sea Point or Gardens. Use Uber/Bolt everywhere after dark. Rides are cheap by Western standards (R30-50 for short trips).
Rolling blackouts (load shedding) are common. Check schedules on EskomSePush app. Hotels and restaurants usually have generators.
Incredible value for money. R300 ($17) buys a fine dining meal that would cost $50+ in US/Europe. Wine tours in Stellenbosch are world-class and affordable.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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19°
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26°
18°Feb
25°
17°Mar
23°
15°Apr
20°
13°May
17°
11°Jun
17°
10°Jul
17°
10°Aug
18°
11°Sep
21°
13°Oct
22°
14°Nov
24°
16°Dec
Water temperature
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
80 - 150 R
~115 $
Mid-range
200 - 400 R
~300 $
Fine dining
500 - 1,200 R
~850 $
Drinks
Coffee
35 - 60 R
~47.5 $
Local beer
40 - 80 R
~60.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
15 - 30 R
~22.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
250 - 500 R / night
~375 $
Hotel 3★
1,500 - 3,000 R / night
~2,250 $
Hotel 5★
4,000 - 15,000 R / night
~9,500 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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CARD PAYMENT BOOM! South Africa transitioning to contactless - SANRAL toll roads went fully contactless by May 2025. Cards widely accepted in Cape Town. Cash for townships, street vendors, tips. Tap and Go everywhere.
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Banks: Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank - ATMs reliable and widespread. Travelex and Rennies Travel for currency exchange. AVOID: Airport exchange - poor rates. Waterfront and Long Street areas very card-friendly. Table Mountain cableway accepts cards. Always pay in ZAR when prompted.
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12%
10-15% expected in restaurants. Petrol attendants 10-20 ZAR. Car guards 5-10 ZAR. Tour guides 50-100 ZAR per day. Tipping important part of service economy.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Exercise increased caution. Tourist areas (V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay) are safe during day. Avoid walking alone at night anywhere. Use Uber/Bolt, not minibus taxis. Avoid townships without guided tours.
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