IronJambo Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hot on the heels of my USA thread I wanted to quiz anyone in the know about driving in Cape Town as we're there for a few days as part of our honeymoon in September. We already have a wine tour booked so we don't need a car for that. I'm just thinking about reaching places like Boulders beach and Cape Point, will it be a pain in the ass without a car? I'd rather not hire one if its not needed but not at the expense of missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hot on the heels of my USA thread I wanted to quiz anyone in the know about driving in Cape Town as we're there for a few days as part of our honeymoon in September. We already have a wine tour booked so we don't need a car for that. I'm just thinking about reaching places like Boulders beach and Cape Point, will it be a pain in the ass without a car? I'd rather not hire one if its not needed but not at the expense of missing out. First time we went we hired a tour guide for the day. I can't remember how much it was, but it wasn't too much. It was great to have all the driving done for you, it means you can have a drink with lunch and get a good look at the jaw-dropping scenery around the Cape. Driving in Cape Town itself, especially the motorways, is pretty mental. We got into a taxi one time - the guy had a wee TV on the dashboard!! If you do drive yourself then keep your windows closed and doors locked - the baboons around Cape Point aren't scared of humans. They look cute until you see their teeth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broughies tach Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hot on the heels of my USA thread I wanted to quiz anyone in the know about driving in Cape Town as we're there for a few days as part of our honeymoon in September. We already have a wine tour booked so we don't need a car for that. I'm just thinking about reaching places like Boulders beach and Cape Point, will it be a pain in the ass without a car? I'd rather not hire one if its not needed but not at the expense of missing out. Your not related to Shrien Dewani are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Isn't Cape Town the car crime capital of the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Your not related to Shrien Dewani are you That happened a few days after we booked our trip. Then this happened a few weeks later at our third and final destination (different hotel though, ours is much posher) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1346018/Michaela-Harte-murder-Honeymoon-bride-strangled-Mauritius-hotel.html heartsfc_fan - I'd be surprised if it was ahead of Jo'burg in any crime stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthy2k Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 defo get a car or get a hire driver. was in CT in Feb and the best way to see the place at your own pace is with a car. We covered about 400km in the 3 days we had the car get a sat nav for sure though - cost us about an extra R11 (?1!) a day. AND book in advance - we were with Europcar from the airport and cost us (read: me!) ?80 for the 3 days. Well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Need a car Public transport is a no no You will have a great time though - stunning place and despite the nonsense thread in the Shed - brilliant people Be prepared though - prices are going through the roof over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 defo get a car or get a hire driver. was in CT in Feb and the best way to see the place at your own pace is with a car. We covered about 400km in the 3 days we had the car get a sat nav for sure though - cost us about an extra R11 (?1!) a day. AND book in advance - we were with Europcar from the airport and cost us (read: me!) ?80 for the 3 days. Well worth it. looks like you were done. these bandits are quoting me ?61 for my 4 days. surely a cab from the airport to my hotel and back would cost half of that at least? i need to get in touch with my hotel to find out if they've got parking or not and that'll probably be a clincher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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