Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Hermanus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hermanus or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hermanus and Cape Town can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hermanus or Cape Town?
Hermanus
Hermanus is located on the southern coast of the Western Cape region of South Africa, situated right on the Atlantic Ocean. The area is famous for being the summer home to the Southern Right Whales who migrate there from the Antarctic every September. Hermanus offers incredible natural scenery and great opportunities for adventure seekers. The best time to visit is during their winter and spring, which runs from April through October. This is the driest time of year, meaning wildlife is easier to spot and the heat is much more bearable!
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in South Africa, The Best Luxury Tours to South Africa, The Best Budget Tours to South Africa, and The Best G Adventures Tours to South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHermanus $103Cape Town $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Hermanus is $103, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $179. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Hermanus and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHermanus $27Cape Town $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHermanus $54Cape Town $166
Compare Hotels in Hermanus and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Hermanus or Cape Town? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Hermanus Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hermanus $8.72Cape Town $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Cape Town City Center to Cape Town Airport: $18
- Cape Town Airport and Hotel Private Transfers: $19
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $19
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Port to Cape Town Airport (CPT): $19
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Hotels to Cape Town Cruise Port: $22
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal to Hotels, Lodges vv Transfer : $24
- Cape Town Airport Transfers To and From the Hotels : $24
- Hotel to airport transfers from Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport: $24
- Cape Town Airport Transfers to hotels and Return Transfers, Wi-Fi: $24
- Cape Town International Airport Transfers: $24
- Cape Town Airport Transfer (1-3 Passengers): $27
- 1-3 Passenger Private Cape Town - Airport Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Hermanus or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Hermanus change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayHermanus $72Cape Town $77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $73
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $75
- Cape Malay/Creole Cooking Class and Local Shopping in Salt River: $77
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $83
- Food Tour in “Little Mogadishu,” Bellville, Cape Town: $95
- Half Day Cape Town African Dinner Restaurant with Live Music Show: $98
- Cape Town Shore Excursion| South African Cooking & Port Transfers: $106
- Private Street Food Tour of Cape Town with Local Guide: $108
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: $117
- Cooking and Lunch Experience at SPYCED Restaurant: $136
- Cape Town Bo-Kaap Guided Walk & Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Tour: $159
- Private Tour : The Great Gatsby Food Tour Cape Town: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hermanus -Cape Town $25
Tours and Activities in Hermanus
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hermanus are as follows:
- Half-Day Private Tour to Cape Peninsula with Local Guide: $297
- Hermanus Food and Culture Tour: $127
- Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer: $83
- Boat Based Whale Watching Experience: $88
- Morning Fatbike Dune Tour: $74
- Shark Cage Diving - Adventure Meets Conservation!: $148
- Sunset Fatbike Dune Experience : $74
- Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) - from JUNE 2025: $71
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line: District Six Museum Admission Ticket: $3.85
- Half Hour Seal and Harbour Cruise from Cape Town: $4.15
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Down): $4.70
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up): $4.70
- Sea Point Promenade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.20
- The Village in the City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Bo-Kaap: $5.34
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.34
- Slavery in the Cape: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape Town's Slave History: $5.40
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Return Ticket : $5.71
- Cape Town Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.81
- 30 Minute Harbour Cruise in Cape town: $7.11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHermanus -Cape Town $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Hermanus
Also in Hermanus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard Safari and Wine Tasting in Hermanus with Guide : $27
- Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Tour: $130
- Private Family Vineyard Safari and Wine Tasting: $161
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $12
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $14
- Urban Wine Tasting: $30
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $30
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $47
- Uncork the Cape : Stellenboch Half Day Wine Tour : $53
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $55
- Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $59
- Full Day shared Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Tram Wine Tasting : $72
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $74
- Wine tasting tour : $74
- Wine Tour in Stellenbosch : $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hermanus and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Hermanus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hermanus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hermanus and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town than you might in Hermanus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hermanus Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hermanus or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Hermanus. When comparing the sizes of Hermanus and Cape Town, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Hermanus or Cape Town?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Hermanus or Cape Town in the Summer?
Both Cape Town and Hermanus during the summer are popular places to visit.
Hermanus is around the same temperature as Cape Town in the summer. The daily temperature in Hermanus averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hermanus. In the summer, Hermanus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town. Hermanus gets 338 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun.
Hermanus usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Cape Town. Hermanus gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryHermanus 21°C (70°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hermanus or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hermanus and Cape Town.
In the autumn, Hermanus is around the same temperature as Cape Town. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hermanus in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Cape Town averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. In Hermanus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hermanus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during autumn. Hermanus gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Hermanus usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cape Town. Hermanus gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilHermanus 18°C (64°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hermanus or Cape Town in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hermanus as well as Cape Town.
In July, Hermanus is generally around the same temperature as Cape Town. Daily temperatures in Hermanus average around 13°C (55°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Hermanus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town. Hermanus gets 193 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun.
Hermanus usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Cape Town. Hermanus gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyHermanus 13°C (55°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Hermanus or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Hermanus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Hermanus is around the same temperature as Cape Town in the spring. The daily temperature in Hermanus averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Cape Town. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hermanus. Hermanus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during spring. Hermanus gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Hermanus usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cape Town. Hermanus gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberHermanus 16°C (61°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Hermanus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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