Should you visit Hermanus or Cape Town?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Hermanus and Cape Town can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Cape Town or Hermanus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hermanus is $71, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $101. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Hermanus and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Hermanus is $52. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $78 in Cape Town For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Hermanus cost around $41 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $16.
The average traveler spends about $44 per day in Cape Town for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Hermanus $41
Cape Town $44
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:
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Private Virtual Cooking Class Live from Cape Town:
$23
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Drumming and African Dinner Experience:
$33
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Cape Malay Cooking with a Chef Founder:
$34
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African Cooking with a Chef Founder:
$34
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Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner:
$53
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Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Cape Town Private Food Tour:
$54
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Your Tailored Cape Town Private Food Tour:
$65
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Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals:
$67
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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour:
$67
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African Dinner and Drumming Experience:
$70
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African cooking experience:
$91
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Private South African Cape Malay Cooking Class:
$98
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Hermanus is $8.52 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Cape Town than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $18 on transportation in Cape Town on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hermanus
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hermanus:
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Hermanus Private Transfers - Charter - Transport to the Airport:
$60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer from Cape Town City (CBD) to Airport:
$13
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Private Airport Transfer: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cape Town:
$15
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Private Airport Transfer: Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport (CPT):
$15
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Private Airport Transfer from Cape Town (CBD) to Cape Town international airport:
$15
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Private transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town (CBD):
$15
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AIRPORT Transfer to Cape town city CBD:
$18
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Airport transfers and tours:
$22
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Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus:
$26
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Airport Transfer in Cape Town:
$34
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Cape Town Airport Transfers:
$34
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Private Business Transfer from Hotel in Cape Town to Cape Town Airport (CPT):
$36
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Cape Town Private Airport Transfer by Luxury Vehicle:
$38
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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Cape Town, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $24 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Hermanus
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hermanus are as follows:
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Cape Infanta/Overberg Tour:
$268
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Ecity bike tour around Hermanus:
$62
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Gourmet Tasting Menu Experience:
$58
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Platteklip Gorge Guided Hike Experience from Cape Town:
$59
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Private Vineyard Tour with a Lunch Experience:
$51
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Quad Bike (ATV) Adventure:
$60
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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V&A Waterfront: Seal & Harbour Cruise:
$3.30
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Cape Town 30-minute V&A Harbour Cruise:
$4.02
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Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise:
$4.02
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Kalk Bay: Take in the sea breeze and eclectic shops on this audio tour:
$5.00
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Slavery in the Cape: Rediscover Cape Town's slave history on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Cape Town on Foot: An audio tour from the city's Castle to the Slave Lodge:
$5.00
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Cape Town's original shoreline: Rediscover its history on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour:
$5.00
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The Village in the City: An Audio Walking Tour of Bo-Kaap:
$5.13
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.13
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Sea Point Promenade Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.13
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Muizenberg Like a Local: Explore this quirky village with an audio walking tour:
$5.20
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cape Town spend on average $22 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Hermanus
Also in Hermanus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting:
$15
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Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Tour:
$72
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:
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Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town:
$10
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Cape Town's Only Craft Rum Tasting and Distillery Tour:
$15
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Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on:
$34
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The Fringe Secret Bar Crawl:
$34
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Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Wine Tour from Cape Town:
$39
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Cape Point Full Day Tour With Wine Tasting:
$41
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Cape Town Pub Crawl:
$44
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Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour:
$57
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Full Day Wine Tasting Tour:
$76
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Vintage Kombi Wine Tour & Local BBQ:
$77
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Cape Point/Boulders Beach/Wine Tasting- Best Of Cape Town In A Day:
$86
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Constantia Half-day Wine Tour from Cape Town:
$86
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.
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