A Travel Price Comparison for South Africa Hermanus vs. Cape Town for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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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.

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 $60, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $85. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Hermanus and Cape Town in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hermanus $22
    Cape Town $33
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hermanus $44
    Cape Town $66

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hermanus $7.19
    Cape Town $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hermanus

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hermanus:

  • 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:

  • Airport Transfer from Cape Town City (CBD) to Airport: $13
  • Private Airport Transfer: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cape Town: $15
  • Private Airport Transfer: Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): $15
  • Private Airport Transfer from Cape Town (CBD) to Cape Town international airport: $15
  • Private transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town (CBD): $15
  • AIRPORT Transfer to Cape town city CBD: $18
  • Airport transfers and tours: $22
  • Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $26
  • 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Cape Town Airport: $28
  • Transfer to/from International Airport (CPT): $33
  • Cape Town Airport Transfers: $34
  • Airport Transfer in Cape Town: $34

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hermanus $34
    Cape Town $37

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:

  • Private Virtual Cooking Class Live from Cape Town: $23
  • Cape Malay Cooking with a Chef Founder: $34
  • African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $34
  • Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $53
  • Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Cape Town Private Food Tour: $54
  • Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $57
  • Your Tailored Cape Town Private Food Tour: $65
  • Private Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Class in Manenberg with Locals: $67
  • The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: $67
  • African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $70
  • African cooking experience: $91
  • Private South African Cape Malay Cooking Class: $98

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hermanus -
    Cape Town $20

Tours and Activities in Hermanus

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hermanus are as follows:

  • Cape Infanta/Overberg Tour: $268
  • Ecity bike tour around Hermanus: $62
  • Gourmet Tasting Menu Experience: $58
  • Private Vineyard Tour with a Lunch Experience: $51
  • 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:

  • District Six Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $3.07
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise: $4.02
  • Cape Town 30-minute V&A Harbour Cruise: $4.02
  • Slavery in the Cape: Rediscover Cape Town's slave history on an audio tour: $5.00
  • Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.00
  • Cape Town's original shoreline: Rediscover its history on an audio tour: $5.00
  • Cape Town on Foot: An audio tour from the city's Castle to the Slave Lodge: $5.00
  • Kalk Bay: Take in the sea breeze and eclectic shops on this audio tour: $5.00
  • Sea Point Promenade Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap: $5.13
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap: $5.13
  • The Village in the City: An Audio Walking Tour of Bo-Kaap: $5.13
  • Muizenberg Like a Local: Explore this quirky village with an audio walking tour: $5.20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hermanus -
    Cape Town $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Hermanus

Also in Hermanus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: $15
  • 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:

  • Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $10
  • Cape Town's Only Craft Rum Tasting and Distillery Tour: $15
  • Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $34
  • The Fringe Secret Bar Crawl: $34
  • Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Wine Tour from Cape Town: $39
  • Cape Point Full Day Tour With Wine Tasting: $41
  • Cape Town Pub Crawl: $44
  • Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $57
  • Nightlife Experience Pub Crawl: $58
  • Vintage Kombi Wine Tour & Local BBQ: $77
  • Cape Point/Boulders Beach/Wine Tasting- Best Of Cape Town In A Day: $86
  • Tour to Cape Town Peninsula with Wine Tasting: $94

About these numbers

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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