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

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Should you visit Johannesburg or Hermanus?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Hermanus 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: Johannesburg or Hermanus?

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.

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!

Which city is cheaper, Hermanus or Johannesburg?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $91, while the average daily cost in Hermanus is $65. 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 Johannesburg and Hermanus in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Johannesburg $52
    Hermanus $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Johannesburg $104
    Hermanus $48
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Hermanus

Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Hermanus? 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.

Hotels in Johannesburg


Hotels in Hermanus


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Johannesburg $15
    Hermanus $7.78
Typical Local Transportation prices in Johannesburg

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:


  • Taxi Ride
    $3.09

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:

  • Private Airport Transfer: Johannesburg to Johannesburg O. R.Tambo Airport (JNB): $14
  • Private Airport Transfer: Johannesburg O. R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Johannesburg: $17
  • Private transfer service from OR Thambo, Lanseria and Wonderboom Airport: $33
  • Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $37
  • Private transfer: Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport (JNB): $38
  • Private transfer: Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Johannesburg: $38
  • Flexi Airport Transfer with Meet And Greet: $38
  • 1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg Airport Transfer: $42
  • Private Johannesburg Airport Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Transfer and Shuttles: $50
  • Business Travel - Individual Airport Transfers - Johannesburg: $54
  • Private Airport Transfer to Sandton Hotels: $54

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hermanus

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hermanus:

  • Hermanus Private Transfers - Charter - Transport to the Airport: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Hermanus?

Prices for flights to both Hermanus and Johannesburg 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
    Johannesburg $16
    Hermanus $37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.

  • JoburgPlaces Secret Underground Storytelling Dinner: $57
  • JoburgPlaces Migrant Cuisine Storytelling Dinner: $57
  • Johannesburg Cooking Class: $60
  • A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist: $95
  • Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Tour with Carnivore Dinner: $154
  • 3-Day Kruger National Park Safari including Breakfast and Dinner: $672
  • 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari including Breakfast and Dinner: $850
  • 4-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner: $903
  • 5-Day Kruger National Park Safari including Breakfast and Dinner: $1,115
  • 5-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner: $1,119

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

Tours and Activities in Johannesburg

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

  • Johannesburg Free Walking tours: $3.35
  • The Windybrow Heritage Tour: $13
  • motsoaledi walking tours: $14
  • City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Johannesburg: $17
  • Maboneng Precinct Walking Tour: $19
  • City Sightseeing Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $21
  • Taste of Africa (Food & Beer tasting Experience): $23
  • East City Cycle Tour: $24
  • City Skate Tours - Exploring Cities on Skateboards: $27
  • Innercity Walking Tour: $27
  • Ponte Experience: $27
  • Walking Tour of Hillbrow: $30

Tours and Activities in Hermanus

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

  • Private Vineyard Tour with a Lunch Experience: $51
  • Gourmet Tasting Menu Experience: $58
  • Quad Bike (ATV) Adventure: $60
  • Ecity bike tour around Hermanus: $62
  • Cape Infanta/Overberg Tour: $268

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Johannesburg $4.50
    Hermanus -

Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:

  • Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $10
  • Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $57

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

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Hermanus, we can see that Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg than you might in Hermanus.

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