Christmas Day Travel

25 December 2015 travel surveyed on 10 Dec 2015 South Africa Travel Online

This week, we surveyed the prices of travel from Durban to Cape Town on Christmas Day. The cheapest option was offered by Shosholoza Meyl with their economy class train which will stop in Johannesburg on the way to Cape Town. The cheapest bus trip was offered by Citiliner with the one way trip at R705 per person when we checked. (prices could change). If you would like to rent a car from Cape Town Airport, have a look at Car Trawler as they offered the best rates when we checked.

Events in Cape Town

Head to Paarl on the day after Christmas to experience a full moon picnic with Father Christmas at the Taal monument. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and enjoy the views while the kids meet Father Christmas. Tickets can be purchased at the gate at R25 per adult and R5 per child over 6 years old.

Travel prices from Durban to Cape Town

Our survey below compares prices of one-way coach trips and train trips from DUR - CPT (read more about airlines operating on the route) on Friday the 25th of December 2015. Please note that the prices below are subject to change and that they cannot be guaranteed by us.

Land trips from Durban to Cape Town
Shosholoza Meyl economy class via Johannesburg	R590
Citiliner coach leaves 16h45 arrives 19h00 the next evening	R705
Intercape coach via Bloemfontein leaves 10h30 arrives 10h35 the next morning	R800
Greyhound coach via Bloemfontein leaves 11h30 arrives 09h15 the next morning	R870
City to City coach leaves 06h45 arrives 08h45 the next day	R1 010
Shosholoza Meyl sleeper class via Johannesburg	R1 020
Translux coach leaves 06h30 arrives 09h10 the next morning	R1 080
Baz Bus (7 day pass)	R2 480
SA Roadlink coach prices not available	-

 

Cape Town accommodation

Seapoint, Cape Town from R 1 100 per couple per night The Hyde 021 434 0205 reservations@thehydehotel.com

Durbanville, Cape Town from R 330 per person sharing Ruslamere Guest House (has a Spa) 021 975 5677 info@ruslamere.co.za

 

Accommodation in the rest of South Africa

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Nelspruit accommodation from R 500 per person Global Village Guest House 013 741 2076 bookings@globalguesthouse.co.za

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Prices are subject to change and availability.

Ford Ka is cheapest car rental in Cape Town

This week we surveyed the prices of car hire at Cape Town Airport with pick up at 21h00 on Friday the 25th of December 2015 and drop off at 13h00 on Sunday the 27th of December 2015. The cheapest option we found was R910 for a Ford Ka or similar for the weekend's rental. Please note that prices may change.

Surveyed by Alison Guy

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