Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Toulouse?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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: Toulouse or Cape Town?
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayToulouse €125Cape Town €91
The average daily cost (per person) in Toulouse is €125, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is €91. 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 Toulouse and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personToulouse €67Cape Town €36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomToulouse €134Cape Town €72
Compare Hotels in Toulouse and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Toulouse 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: Toulouse Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Toulouse €41Cape Town €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Toulouse to Carcassonne center: $240
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
- Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
- Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 3-Day Safari and Coastal Tour with Transfer: $508
- From Group Transfer Only to Aquilla Game Reserve: $459
- Big 5 Aquila Safari Private Transfer with Park Fee From Cape Town: $300
- Jeep Dune Adventure Tour, Sandboarding & Transfer: $279
- Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai with private transfers: $274
- Cape Town Morning or Afternoon Safari including private transfer: $254
- Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town: $252
- Whale Watching In Hermanus with Private Transfer: $250
- Pvt Airport to Hout Bay Transfer: $243
- Full Day Private Chauffeur and Transfer Services in Cape Town: $240
- 1 Day Helderberg Valley Winelands Tour with Private Transfers: $232
- Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Including Cape Town Transfers): $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Toulouse or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Toulouse 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 dayToulouse €34Cape Town €39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse
For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $53
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $77
- Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105
- Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour: $107
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:
- Dinner At Mandela's - Cultural Township Dinner Experience: $28
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $41
- 3-Hour Malay Cooking Class & Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $43
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $55
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $56
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $59
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $61
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $61
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $62
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $71
- Cape Town Food tour (Includes all food) 4hrs: $76
- Private Cooking Class and Meal in Local Wynberg Cape Town Home: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Toulouse €15Cape Town €21
Tours and Activities in Toulouse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.
- Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
- Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse: $36
- Guided EBike Tour along the Canal Du Midi and the Countryside: $71
- Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Toulouse with Official Tour Guide: $254
- Private tour of Toulouse in an electric Tuk Tuk: $66
- Toulous: Glory of Occitania Audio Tour: $15
- Toulouse : Boat Cruise Canal du Midi: $29
- Toulouse : Must-see Walking Tour: $81
- Toulouse : Self-guided Reading Tour: $2.14
- Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $5.33
- Toulouse E Bike Tour: $49
- Toulouse E-Bike Tour: $48
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $137
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $192
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $192
- Cape Point Private Tour withTable Mountain and Penguin Colony : $257
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope day tour Up to 10 persons: $66
- Cape Town - Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens and City Tour: $280
- Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour: $30
- CapeWinelands Private Tour to Stellenbosch,Franschhoek and Paarl: $96
- Day Tour in Robben Island, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain : $166
- Long Walk to Freedom in Robben Island including Ticket & Afrogem: $156
- Mandela's Robben Island Museum Bo-Kaap Cape Town City Tour + Ferry ticket f/d: $165
- Penguins Private Tour- Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point Tour from Cape Town: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayToulouse €7.50Cape Town €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
- From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $534
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: $7.13
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.60
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $24
- Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting: $25
- Sip 15 Wines on a 3-Region Wine Tour with Cheese: $38
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $38
- Three Region Wine Tour: $44
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $47
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $49
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $51
- Fullday Wine Tour: $51
- Stellenbosch Wine Tour half day from Cape Town: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toulouse and Cape Town, we can see that Toulouse is more expensive. And not only is Cape Town much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Toulouse is in Europe and Cape Town is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cape Town would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cape Town 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse than you might in Cape Town.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Toulouse Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Toulouse or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Toulouse. When comparing the sizes of Toulouse 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 Toulouse or Cape Town?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Toulouse has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Toulouse or Cape Town in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Toulouse and Cape Town. Many travelers come to Toulouse for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Toulouse is generally around the same temperature as Cape Townin January. Daily temperatures in Toulouse average around 22°C (72°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. In Toulouse, it's very sunny this time of the year. Toulouse usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during summer. Toulouse gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Toulouse usually receives more rain than Cape Townin January. Toulouse gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryToulouse 22°C (72°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Toulouse or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Toulouse as well as Cape Town. Many visitors come to Toulouse in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Toulouse is cooler than Cape Town in the autumn. The daily temperature in Toulouse averages around 15°C (60°F) in October, and Cape Town fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. In the autumn, Toulouse often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin April. Toulouse gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun.
Toulouse usually gets more rain in October than Cape Townin April. Toulouse gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilToulouse 15°C (60°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Toulouse or Cape Town in the Winter?
Both Cape Town and Toulouse are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Toulouse for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Toulouse is much colder than Cape Town. Typically, the winter temperatures in Toulouse in January average around 6°C (44°F), and Cape Town averages at about 13°C (55°F)in July.
Toulouse usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during winter. Toulouse gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Toulouse usually receives less rain than Cape Townin July. Toulouse gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyToulouse 6°C (44°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Toulouse or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Toulouse during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Toulouse because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Toulouse is generally cooler than Cape Townin October. Daily temperatures in Toulouse average around 12°C (54°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Toulouse often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin October. Toulouse gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun.
Toulouse usually gets more rain in April than Cape Townin October. Toulouse gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberToulouse 12°C (54°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Toulouse
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (44°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (67°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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