Methods to Save Cash When You Go to Cape City (Up to date 2023)

Posted: 5/12/2023 | Could twelfth, 2023

Cape City is without doubt one of the most stunning cities on the earth. With its beautiful seashores, towering mountains, and vibrant cultures, it ought to come as no shock that it’s a well-liked hub for….effectively, everyone. It’s a spot that sucks guests in. I’ve tons of mates who’ve gone there and ended up staying for months.

And, although it’s a reasonably cheap vacation spot (I’m speaking $2 USD cocktails), I at all times wish to current individuals with suggestions and tips on how to save cash to eek out these further financial savings.

That can assist you lower your expenses while you go to, right here’s easy methods to go to Cape City on a funds (there’s just a few issues you must know as the town is already very inexpensive for guests):

1. Go to throughout the low season

Cape City’s peak vacationer season is December by means of February, when the town is crammed with hordes of vacationers wanting escape the chilly of the winter within the Northern Hemisphere. Costs for every part from actions to lodging are notoriously excessive throughout these months. When you can, plan your journey for the shoulder season (March by means of Could or September by means of November) when costs are far more affordable. That alone will prevent a fortune!
 

2. Contemplate staying in a hostel

Lodging is without doubt one of the largest bills when touring, and Cape City isn’t any exception. Fortunately, there’s a variety of lodging types to select from — from guesthouses to accommodations to short-term leases. When you’re on a decent funds, hostels are the most affordable choice. Nevertheless, in the event you’re searching for one thing nicer, you’ll be able to nonetheless discover nice offers on Airbnb or Booking.com in the event you e book no less than three months upfront.

As soon as issues promote out and there are fewer choices, lodge costs skyrocket, so be sure that to not depart it till the final minute.
 

3. Make the most of ridesharing apps

The MyCiti bus system is a well-liked and cheap strategy to get round, however it’s not at all times the most secure, particularly at evening. As an alternative, use ridesharing apps like Uber or Bolt. It’s safer, quicker, and nonetheless very low-cost by Western requirements.

The common value for a brief experience is 30-50 ZAR ($1.65–2.75 USD), and in the event you’re planning on utilizing ridesharing continuously, it is perhaps value getting an Uber Cross for 100 ZAR ($5 USD), which provides you a ten% low cost on every experience.

When you’re staying for a month or extra, renting a car for about $300–500 USD monthly might be a superb choice — however bear in mind that gasoline and parking charges might add as much as be greater than it might value to make use of a ridesharing app. For the perfect automotive rental costs, use Discover Cars.
 

4. Go for do-it-yourself excursions

If you wish to avoid wasting money, hire a automotive and splitting the price of visiting locations with mates or different vacationers. One of the crucial in style excursions is a Cape Peninsula tour, which begins in Cape City and stops in varied vacationer locations, just like the well-known penguin colony in Boulders Seashore earlier than ending at Cape Level. These excursions value wherever from 545 to 860 ZAR per individual, not together with park entrances.

Alternatively, you will get an affordable automotive rental for 450 ZAR per day and slash the fee considerably by splitting it between individuals. Not solely is it cheaper to plan excursions your self, however it provides you the flexibleness of doing the journey at your leisure and stopping wherever you need, with out feeling rushed.

Different in style journeys, reminiscent of visiting wine nation and whale watching in Hermanus, are additionally simply accessible by yourself.

For a listing of in style actions and excursions, take a look at Get Your Guide.
 

5. Take a free strolling tour

One of many first issues I do once I arrive in a brand new vacation spot is take a free strolling tour. It’s one of the best ways to get the lay of the land, see the principle highlights, and join with a neighborhood information that may share insider suggestions and recommendation.

Free Walking Tour Cape Town runs every day free excursions in English — no advance reserving required. (Simply be sure that to tip your information on the finish!)
 

6. Search for low-cost eats

Consuming out may be fairly inexpensive round Cape City. Most eating places, even within the extra tourist-centered areas, have meals starting from $5 to $10 USD per meal (and even cheaper at some locations).

Vagabond Kitchens is a good spot for cheap wraps and fast meals, and Giovanni’s has a deli counter with scrumptious, home-style meals sometimes below $5 USD. Japanese Meals Bazaar and Mojo Market (in Sea Level) are two different low-cost choices as effectively.

As well as, meals supply apps typically have offers that make it even cheaper than in individual. When you get Uber Cross, you’ll get a reduction on Uber Eats as effectively, and paired with the buy-one-get-one-free promos and different meal offers which can be persistently marketed at varied eating places, this may be even cheaper than cooking for your self.
 

7. Use low cost websites

Along with meals supply reductions, web sites reminiscent of Hyperli and Wikideals are in style inside South Africa for discounted meals, drinks, and actions.

If you’re touring in a pair, The Entertainer app can be a good way to get buy-one-get-one-free affords on meals and drinks round city.

Earlier than reserving excursions or going out to eat, I’d suggest checking these websites to see if there are any offers you will get — there are some nice ones!
 

8. Search for free (or low-cost) actions

Cape City is residence to plenty of free (or low-cost) actions and sights. Right here’s a listing that can assist you have enjoyable on a funds:

• Hike up Desk Mountain
• Go to the District Six Museum
• Hit the seashore
• Hike up Lion’s Head
• Go to Slave Lodge
• Watch the sundown from Sign Hill

For extra ideas, take a look at my information to Cape City. It has tons of budget-friendly ideas!

By timing your journey correctly, discovering inexpensive lodging, making use of protected and low-cost transportation choices, planning your individual excursions, and being selective about your actions, you’ll be able to take pleasure in all of the wonders of this beautiful metropolis with out breaking the financial institution.