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Cape Town holidays
Best time to visit Cape Town
The strongest period is November to March. April and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Cape Town cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £45 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range and £260+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1100 to £1540 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £505 off-peak, £650 typically and £925 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Cape Town?
Cape Town is strongest for city breaks, natural landscapes, beaches and coastal time, and food and drink. The main settings are urban settings, mountains, and coastal scenery, and the pace is active.
Strong fit if
- You want city breaks, natural landscapes, beaches and coastal time, and food and drink.
- You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
- You want very quiet evenings.
- You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 12 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The strongest period is November to March. April and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Cape Town cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £45 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range and £260+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1100 to £1540 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £505 off-peak, £650 typically and £925 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Cape Town from the UK?
Allow roughly 12 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Cape Town good for?
Cape Town best suits travellers looking for city breaks, natural landscapes, beaches and coastal time, and food and drink. Expect urban settings, mountains, and coastal scenery, with an active pace.