Public transport
MyCiTi can be useful on covered routes, especially when your start and finish points align with the network. Use its current journey planner rather than copying an old timetable.
Open the official MyCiTi plannerCape Town transport
Choose transport after sketching the itinerary
No single mode wins every day. Central plans, late dinners, peninsula drives, wine tasting, airport arrival, and a Durbanville base each create different trade-offs.
Car hire
A car adds flexibility for dispersed areas and the peninsula, but parking, unfamiliar roads, and wine tasting can erase that advantage. Decide day by day; do not drive after drinking.
Ride-hailing or transfer
A pre-booked airport transfer can simplify arrival. Ride-hailing can work for point-to-point city trips, but check pickup details and current availability in the app at the time.
Guided transport
A reputable guided outing can remove driving and route logistics for wine tasting or a first visit to a dispersed area. Confirm inclusions and operator credentials directly.
Continue with the right transport guide
The Getting Around Cape Town guide compares MyCiTi, app rides, taxis, car hire, rail, minibus taxis, walking, cycling, and planned transport by visitor area and trip type. If the decision is whether to rent a car at all, use the Cape Town without a car guide. For the first transfer only, use the separate airport arrival guide.