How Much Does It Cost to Visit Cape Town?

Average daily budget: $1800-3000

What Cape Town costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 4-6 days. Local currency: ZAR (South African Rand).

Daily budget by travel style

Budget$50-80/day
Mid-range$120-250/day
Luxury$400+/day

Table Mountain cable car: R400 ($22). Wine tasting: R50-150 ($3-8). Meal: R150-300 ($8-16).

Where to stay, by price level

City Bowl / Gardens$$

Central, walkable, Table Mountain views, restaurants

Camps Bay$$$

Beach, sundowners, beautiful but isolated without car

Woodstock$$

Artsy, craft breweries, markets, up-and-coming

Sea Point$$

Promenade, safe at night, good value, ocean views

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