Tourist's Daily Cost of Living: $548
This number, in US dollars, indicates the estimated total of standard daily expenses for one person:
- Brunch -Three-Star Restaurant
- Dinner - Three-Star Restaurant
- Three-Star Hotel One Room Per Night
Rate sometimes changes throughout the year depending on high or low tourist seasons. We rate on HIGH seasons so you can feel comfortable in using this as a safe gauge.
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Average Weather
Average Monthly Temperature and Rainfall in Cape Town
| Month | Temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 79 F | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 77 F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 72 F | 1.9 in |
| May | 67 F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 65 F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 63 F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 64 F | 2.6 in |
| Sep | 65 F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 70 F | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 73 F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 76 F | 0.4 in |
| Month | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 F | 0.2 in | 78 F | 0.2 in | 78 F | 0.2 in | 78 F | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 79 F | 0.1 in | 79 F | 0.1 in | 79 F | 0.1 in | 79 F | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 77 F | 0.2 in | 76 F | 0.2 in | 75 F | 0.2 in | 74 F | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72 F | 0.5 in | 71 F | 0.5 in | 70 F | 0.5 in | 69 F | 0.5 in |
| May | 67 F | 0.8 in | 67 F | 0.8 in | 67 F | 0.8 in | 67 F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 65 F | 0.8 in | 65 F | 0.8 in | 65 F | 0.8 in | 65 F | 0.8 in |
| Jul | 63 F | 0.9 in | 63 F | 0.9 in | 63 F | 0.9 in | 63 F | 0.9 in |
| Aug | 64 F | 0.6 in | 64 F | 0.6 in | 64 F | 0.6 in | 64 F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 65 F | 0.4 in | 66 F | 0.4 in | 67 F | 0.4 in | 68 F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 70 F | 0.3 in | 71 F | 0.3 in | 72 F | 0.3 in | 73 F | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 73 F | 0.2 in | 74 F | 0.2 in | 75 F | 0.2 in | 76 F | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 76 F | 0.1 in | 76 F | 0.1 in | 76 F | 0.1 in | 76 F | 0.1 in |
Food
Aubergine
Bar, bistro, and lounge
Bertha's Restaurant
South African fare, seafood, and wines
Black Marlin
Seafood restaurant
Blues Restaurant
Seafood with an Italian flair
Cognito
African-fusion cuisine
Quay Four
Seafood and tavern
Afrodisiac
African cuisine
Annica's Deli
European fine dining
Auberge Michel
French
Bistro 277
French cooking
Le Canard
International menu
Goblin's Cove
Olde world atmosphere
Villa San Giovani
Hotel and restaurantLodging
Willowbrook Lodge
Luxury accommodations in Somerset West
2 Inn 1 Kensington
Boutique guest house
4 on Varneys Guest House
4 star hotel
A Sunflower Stop
Backpackers hostel
A Whale of a Time
Self-catering accommodations in Fish Hoek
Abalone Lodge
Beachfront hotel
Adin's & Sharon's Hideaway
Luxury bed and breakfast
Afrique du Sudbackpackers
Backpacker hostel
Alphen Hotel
Historic country manor house
Amber Guest Lodge
Luxury bed and breakfast in Knysna
An African Villa
Small boutique hotel
Anna's Collection
B&B or self-catering accommodations in Swellendam
Aqua Vista
Suites in Somerset West
Arabella Sheraton Gran Hotel Cape Town
Waterfront hotel
Arniston Hotel
Beachfront 4 star hotel in Arniston
Ashanti Lodge
Backpacker hotel
Atlantic Breeze
Luxury accommodations in Sunset Beach
Auberge Burgundy Guesthouse
Provençal style guesthouse
Avalon Springs
4 star hotel, mountain chalets, and timeshares
Basse Provence
4 star country house in the Franschhoek valley
Bay Hotel
Luxury hotel
Bayview Penthouses
Luxury holiday apartments
Beachside Villa & Penthouse
Beachside luxury self-catering accommodations
Bellavista County Place
Luxury country retreat overlooking Walker Bay
Bellvista Lodge
Modern lodge in Tybereg
Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
Village-style 4 star hotel
Blencathra Guest House
Self catering guest house in Tamboerskloof
Blue Bay Lodge
Resort hotel near the beach
Blue Crane
4 star bed and breakfast
Blue Gum Country Estates
Lodge in the Klein River Mountains
Bontkop Guest House
Bead and breakfast on the beach in Melkbosstrand
Boulders Beach Lodge
Beach lodge and restaurant in Boulder Beach
British Hotel Apartments
Self catering apartments in Simon's Town
Bucaco Sud Guesthouse
Bed and breakfast in Betty's Bay
Camps Bay Apartment Hotel
3 & 4 star self-catering apartments on the beach
Camps Bay Retreat
5 star hotel
Cape Hirtage Hotel
4 star hotel
Cape Milner Hotel
Luxury boutique style hotel in Tamboerskloof
Cape Victoria Guest House
10 room up-market guesthouse
Cape Vineyard Guesthouse
3 star bed and breakfast in Franschhoek
Cederberg Cellars
Dwarsrivier winery with a variety of lodgings
Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa
5 star in Constantia
Celtic Manor & Spa
4 star luxury guesthouse in Gordon's Bay
Club Mykonos
Beach resort
Coachman Guest House
Bed and breakfast in Swellendam
Colona Castle
5 star hotel
Cumberland Hotel
Air conditioned hotel in Western Cape
De Waterkant Village
Apartments and cottages
Devon Valley Hotel
Colonial-style hotel in Stellenbosch
Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate
Has 14 en-suite bedrooms
Dolphin Inn Guest House
Seaside resort of Blaauwberg
d'Ouwe Werf Inn
4 star historic hotel in Stellenbosch
Ellerman House
Luxury hotel over Bantry Bay
Erinview Guesthouse
Luxury guest house in Somerset West
Evergreen Lodge
Luxury accommodation in the Stellenbosch winelands
Evergreen Manor & Spa
Luxury Stellenbosch guest house
Ezard House at Camp Bay
5 star hotel
Fairview City Bowl
Townhouse complex in Vredehoek
Farmhouse Hotel
Luxury hotel in Langebaan
Flamingo Lake Self-catering
Self-catering accommodations near Flamingo Lake
Floreal House
Small 4 star hotel
Franschhoebeck Country House
Luxury boutique accommodations in Franschhoek
Friday Island
Laid-back beach resort in Langebaan
Gordon's Beach Lodge
Beach lodge in Gordon's Bay
Grande Provence
Luxury accommodations in Franschhoek wine estate
Grande Roche
Luxury hotel in Paarl
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
5 star safari lodge near Gansbaai
Harbour Lodge
Bed and breakfast in Hout Bay
Hazelwood House
Guest house and self-catering apartments in Stellenbosch
Highlands Country House
5 star boutique hotel
Highlands Lodge
3 star guest house in Aurora
Hippo
Boutique hotel
Hotel Clanwilliam
Hotel in Clanwilliam
Hotel Le Vendome
5 star hotel
Inn at Castle Hill
Bed and breakfast guesthouse in Kalk Bay
Kensington Place
Boutique hotel on Table Mountain
Kingslyn Boutique Guest House
Bed and breakfast guesthouse
Klein Genot Wine & Country Estate
Wine and country estate
Klippe Rivier Country House
Country house in Swellendam
Knorhoek Guesthouse
Guest house and winery in Koelenhof
Koornhoop Manor Guest House
Owner run guest house
La Bonne Auberge
Guest house in Somerset West
La Fontaine Guest House
Deluxe guest retreat in Hermanus
La Splendida
Luxury suites
Langebaan Beach House
Bed and breakfast accommodations
Lanzerac Manor
Luxury hotel in Stellenbosch
L'Avenir
Winery in Stellenbosch
Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa
Luxury hotel and spa in the Cape Winelands
le Quartier Francais
Boutique hotel
Leeukop
Bed and breakfast
Lemoenkloof Historical Hotel
Guest House in Paarl
Les Cascades de Bantry Bay
2 retreats in Bantry Bay
Life and Leisure
Luxury hotel in Stellenbosch
Lion's View Cape Town
Small hotel
Long Beach
Luxury boutique hotel
Maison Chablis Guest House
Small guest house
Manor Cottage
Self-catering accommodations
Manor on the Bay
Luxury accommodations on the beach in Gordon Bay
Marianne Wine Estate
Fine wine and guest apartments
Melkbosch Guest House
Guest house near the ocean
Monkey Valley Resort
Beach nature resort
Montagu Country Hotel
En-suite air -conditioned hotel
Mount Nelson Hotel
Luxury hotel
Mountain Manor
Guest house, self-catering, and backpacker lodge
My African Dream
Bed and breakfast
Oaktree Lodge
Guest house/boutique hotel
Old Mill Lodge
Cottages in Western Cape
Orange Guest House
Bed and breakfast
Oystercatcher Lodge
Luxury lodge and self-catring apartments
Palm House
Luxury guest house
Palmyra
Bed and breakfast
Poplar Tree Lodge
Self-catering accommodations
Protea Breakwater Lodge
Budget hotel
Residence Klein Oliphants Hoek
4 star guest house
Ricketty Bridge Winery
Hotel and winery
River Manor Country House & Spa
Stellenbosch boutique hotel and spa
Rochester Guest House
Luxury bed and breakfast
Roman Rock
Self-catering accommodations
Rosedene Guest House
Luxury guest house
Rosedene Lodge
Bed and breakfast in Sea Point
Rusthuiz
Guest house in Stellenbosch
Sandra's Guest House
Guest house near the beach
Siloam Cottages
B&B and self-catering
Simon's Town Backpackers
Backpacker's in Simon's Town
Simon's Town Quayside Hotel
4 star hotel
Sonnekus Guest House
Small guest house
Soverby Guest House
Guest house in Stellenbosch
Steenberg Hotel
Luxury hotel in Constantia
Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge
Backpacker's lodge in Stellenbosch
The Backpack
Cape Town hostel
The Cellars - Hohenort
5 star accommodations
The Claredon
Luxury accomodations
The Corner House
Guest house in Franschhoek
The Garden Route
5 star hotel in Plettenberg Bay
The Grand Daddy
4 star hotel
The Marine
5 star hotel in Hermanus
The Twelve Apsotles: Hotel & Spa
Luxury boutique hotel in Cape Town
The Village at Spier
4 star hotel in Stellenbosch
The Village Lodge Porfolio
Boutique hotel
Townhouse Hotel
4 star hotel
Toy Cottages
3 and 4 star cottages
Trinity Guest Lodge & Restaurant
Guest lodge and restaurant
Urban Chic Boutique Hotel & Gallery Café
Boutique hostel and café
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Luxury hotel on the coast
Villa Grande Guest House
Luxury 4 star bed and breakfast in Stellenbosch
Villa Honeywood Guest House
Luxury guest house
Vineyard Hotel
Deluxe hotel in Newlands
Waterfront Village
5 star serviced apartments
Welgelegen Guest House
Luxury boutique guest house
Whale cottage
Guest houses
Winchester Mansions Hostel
Luxury 4 star hotel
Yotclub
Bed and breakfast
45 Broadway Lodge
Executive and holiday accommodations
Anchors Rest
4 star accommodations
Blue Waters
Hotel near the beach
Browns
Bed and breakfast
Brrokdale Health Hydro
Health hydro in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Caza Beach
St. Lucia's bed and breakfast
Centre Court
Bed and breakfast
Champagne Castle
4 star hotel
Chilli Pepper Lodge
Family friendly hotel
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Hotel and restaurant
De Novo Lodge
Lodge
Duma Manzi Private Game Reserve
Private game reserve
Ebbtide on the Beach
Hotel near the beach
El Palma
Guest house
Five Burnham Guest House
Boutique guest house
Flamingo Lodge
Hotel near the beach
Ghost Mountain Inn
4 star accommodations
Golden Horse Casino
Hotel and casino
Granny Mouse Country House
Hotel, restaurant and spa
Hilton Country Estate and Spa
Luxury estate and spa
Hluhluwe River Lodge
On a wildlife reserve
Hotel Izulu
Luxury hotel
Isibindi Lodge
African lodges
Jaci's Safari Lodge
Lodges set in a Malaria free game reserve
Kingfisher Lodge
Hotel in KwaZulu-Natal
Kingston House
Bed and breakfast
Laletsa Loge
Luxury lodge
Langlois Lodge
Bed and breakfast
Lynton Hall
Luxury hotel in KwaZulu-Natal
Mdoni House Guest Lodge
Bed and breakfast
Mvubu Lodge
On a game reserve
Palm Dune Beach Lodge
En-suite air conditioned rooms in Kwa-Zulu/Natal
Rocktail Bay Lodge
Hotel near the coast
Royal Hotel
3 star hotel in Ladysmith
San Lameer
Villas
Sani Pass Hotel
Hotel and leisure resort
Sica's Guest House
Luxury bed and breakfast
Sleborne Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate
Luxury htoel
Taylor's B&B
Bed and breakfast
Teremok Lodge
Boutique lodges
Thanda Private Game Reserve
Private game reserve
The Benjamin
Boutique hotel
The Nest
Drakensberg resort
The Quarters
Luxury accommodations
The Royal Hotel
Luxury hotel
The View Guest Lodge
Luxury accommodations
The Westville Hotel
All rooms are en-suite
Ushaka Manor
Luxury bed and breakfast
Vineyard on Ballito
Luxury guest house
Watervale Lodge
Lodge
Westville B&B
Bed and breakfast
White Shores Guest House
Luxury accommodations
Zeranka Lodge
Luxury lodge near the water
33 on First
Guest house
5th Avenue Guest House
Guest house
Africa Centre-Airport Guestlodge
Airport leisure hotel and guest lodge
Amakhosi
Safair lodge
Amakoekoe Guest House
Guest house/lodge
Amaqele
Bed and breakfast
Budmarsh Lodge
Luxury lodge
Club Maluti
Basic accommodations
Emperors Palace
Hotel, casino, conventions resort
Eskon Convention Center
Conference center
Fourways Garden Guest Estate
Bed and breakfast or self-catering cottages
Illyria Hose
Boutique hotel
Isbindi Africa Lodge
Game reserve lodge
Klip-Els Guest House
Bed and breakfast in Gauteng
Kloofzicht Lodge
Luxury hotel in Muldersdrift
Makanyane Safari Lodge
Luxury safari lodge
Makweti
Safari Lodge
Misty Hills Country Hotel
Country hotel, conference centre, and spa
Newington Guest House
Self-catering cottage style accommodations
Park Hyatt Hotel
Luxury hotel
Rissington Inn
Small inn
Rosebank Hotel
Luxury hotel
Saffron
Guest house
Summerview Guest Lodge
Business class accommodations
Ten Bompas
All-suite hotel
The Clico Guest House
4 star boutique guest house
Mount Grace
Luxury hotel
The Grace in Rosebank Hotel
Luxury hotel in Rosebank
The Melville House
En-suite bedrooms and self-catering apartments
The Outpost
Contemporary hotel
The Space
Guest house
Westcliff Hotel, The
Luxury hotel
Thulani Lodge
Luxury guest house
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Luxury lodge
Venda Villages Guest House
Authentic Venda village
137 High Street
Guest house and restaurant
4 Carnoustie Luxury Guest House
Luxury guesthouse
A 1 kynaston
Bed and breafast
Addo Elephant Park
African lodge
Africa Bed & Breakfast
Bed and breakfast
Anchorage Guest House
Luxury bed and breakfast
At Sta-Plus
Guest house & bed and breakfast
Bedford Guest House
Guest house
Blue Water Beach Hotel
Boutique hotel
Bushman Sands
4 star hotel
Camdeboo Cottages
Cottages
Cape Flame
Guest house and tours
Carslogie
B&B and self-catering
Chrislin B&B
African lodge
Dungbeetle River Lodge
4 star riverfront bed and breakfast near Addo
Fifth Avenue Beach House
Hotel near the beach
Hobie Beach
Guest house
Karoopark
Guest house
Lemon Tree Lane
Luxury guest house
Lupus Den County House
Small guest house
Noorspoort Guest Lodge
3 star accommodations
Poseidon Lodge
Luxury hotel in Port Elizabeth
River Bend Lodge
Luxury lodge
Sea Otters Lodge
Guest house on the coast
Sibuya Game Reserve
Game reserve lodge
Summer House
Bed and breakfast
The Courtyard
Guest house
The Paxon Hotel
Beach front accommodations
The Strandloper Trails
4-5 day hike
The Windermere
Small luxury hotel
Lalibela
Game reserve
Valleyview
Bed and breakfast
Castello di Monte
Luxury guest house
Cornerstone Guest Lodge
All-suites
Crane's Nest Guest House
Guest house
Daan & Zena
Bed and breakfast
De Hoek Country House
Luxury hotel
Green Hills
4 star hotel
Illyria House
Luxury accommdations
Jameson Country Cottages
Self-catering cottages
Kievits Kroon Country Estate
Luxury accommodations
Lesedi Cultural Village
African lodge
Lutea Guest House
Bed and breakfast
Mateya
Safari Lodge
Mountain Sanctuary Park
Privately-owned nature reserve
Pretoria Backpackers
Backpackers and travelers lodge
Roode Vallei Country Lodge
Country lodge
Saint George Hotel
Mediterranean style hotel
Sheraton Pretoria
Luxury hotel
Ted's Place
Bed and breakfast
Tshwane Guest House
Bed and breakfast
That's It Guest House
Guest house
The Cradle
3000 hectare nature reserve
The Garden Lodge
Lodge and conference centre
The Palace of the Lost City
Luxury hotel in Sun City
Muckleneuk Guest House
4 star guest house
Valley Lodge
Lodge and conference centre
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Reserve
Luxury game lodge
Graskop Hotel
Each room is different and unique in style
Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge
MalaMala Main Camp
Game reserve
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Luxury safari lodges
Singita Lebombo
15 Luxury suites with private wooden decks
Tinga Private Game Lodge
Air conditioned luxury suites
Valley of the Rainbow
Private game reserveServices
Abseil Africa
Outdoor abseiling and mountain adventures
Cape Sensations
Cape Town tours
Cape Sports Center
Water sports
Classic Tours
Limousine and tour service
Coastal Kayak Trails
Scenic guided ocean trips
Drum Africa
Tours and safaris
Gary's Surf School
Learn to surf
IntrApid Adventures
Rafting down the Palmiet River
Orca Industries
Scuba-diving and mountain climbing
Ou Skip Resort and Chalets
Resort and chalets on the beach
Para-pax Tandem Paragliding
Tandem paragliding
Rovos Rail
Luxury train to Pretoria
Shakabarker Tours
Tours
Shark Watch
Shark cave diving
Skydive Cape Town
Skydiving
Skydive Citrusdal
Skydiving
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Aerial Cableway
Table Mountain Walks
Hike Table Mountain
Thunder City
Fly in an ex-military fighter jet
Walker Bay Adventure
Water based tours
Whale Watch South Africa
Whale watching
Wine Valley Horse Trails
Horse back riding
Amatikulu Tours
Safari tours
Cesea Charters
Fishing charter business
Drakensberg Tourism
Outdoor excursions
Fugitives' Drift Lodge
Battlefields of the Anglo Zulu Wa
Info South Africa
Tour service
Lynski Charters
Fishing charter business
Swissroll Charters
Sport fishing charters
African Safari
Safaris
Classic Africa
Safari, ecoturism, and adventure travel
Icarus Skydiving School
Learn to skydive
Melville Koppies
Nature reserve
Sunwa Ventures
Cenference, team building, and river rafting
Ocean Divers
Scuba diving school
The Blue Train
Luxury train ride
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
A balloon safari
Horseback Africa
Horse-back riding safaris & lion tours
Rovos Rail
Luxury train to Cape Town
Ulusaba
Guide Service & SafariSites
Backsberg
Winery in Backsburg
Baxter Theatre Complex
Theater center
Bertram House
Has a large collection of porcelain
Bontebok National Park
South African national park
Boschendal
Vineyard with 3 restaurants and tastings
Bouchard Finlayson
Boutique winery in Walker Bay
Cape Nature
Biodiversity conservation of the cape
Clovelly Country Club
Golfing
District Six Museum
About people who were forcibly displaced
Evita se Perron
Shows by Evita se Perron in Darling
Fairview
Winery
Glen Carlou
Wines, restaurant, and museum in Paarl
Gold of Africa Museum
Artifacts made of gold
Klein Constantia
Vineyard
KWV International
Winery
Labia
Movie theater
Landskroon
Winery
McGregor Co-op Winery
Winery in McGregor
Meerlust
Wine estate
Milnerton Golf Club
Self-catering apartment in West Beach
Monkey Town
Primate sanctuary
Mont Rochelle
Luxury accommodations
Morgenster
Wine estate and olive press
Muratie
Wine estates
National Library of South Africa
Leading national library
Nelson's Creek
Wine estate
Plaisir de Merle
Winery
Rhebokskloof
Winery and offers activities
Robben Island
Prison museum
Rodeberg Nature Reserve
Private nature reserve
Royal Cape Golf Club
Golf couse
Rust en Vrede
Winery specializing in red wine
Rustenberg
Winery in Stellenbosch
Simonsig
Winery in Cape Winelands
South African Jewish Museum
Jewish museum
South African Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Springfield Estate
Family-run wine farm
Swartland Winnery
Winery
The Gardens Shul
Synagogue
Theatre on the Bay
Live theatrical productions
Thelema Mountain Vineyards
Winery in Stellenbosch
Twee Jonge Gezellen
Winery
Two Oceans Aquarium
Aquarium
Vergelegen
Winery
Villiera
Winery in Koelenhof
Vineyard Alluvia
Boutique wine estate
Westlake Golf Club
Golf course
Durban Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden
Durban Country Club
Golf Resort & Restaurant
Groundcover Leather Company
See and buy leather goods
KNZ Wildlife Camping Areas
Wildlife center
NSA Gallery
Contemporary art
PheZulu Safari Park
Safari park
Shakaland
Zulu-style resort
Suncoast Casino
Casino and entertainment center
Umgeni River Bird Park
Bird park on the bank of the Umgeni River
uSaka Marine World
Water park
Wavehouse
Family fun
Johannesburg Civic Theatre
Theater
Gold Reef City
Theme park
Goodman Gellery
Contemporary art
Johannesburg Planetarium
Planetarium
Johannesburg Zoo
Zoo
Lesedi Cultural Village
Multi-cultural village in
Lion Park
Lions, jackals, and hyenas
Market, The
Theatre
Montecasino
Hotels and casino
National Museum of Military History
Military history
Phinda Resource Reserve
Private game reserve
SAB World of Beer
Brewery tour
Standard Bank Gallery
Fine art by local artists
Ster-Kinekor
Theater
Botlierskop Game Reserve
Private game reserve
De Wildt Cheetah Centre
Cheetah centre
Hartbeespoortdam
Dam that is great for water sports
Kanonkop
Wine Estate in Elsenburg
Melrose House
Museum
Pretoria Art Museum
Specializing in South African art
Voortrekker Monument & Museum
Heritage site