With a population of 174.582, George is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. George deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to George in February, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in George, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
When flying to George, you’ll arrive at George (GRJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to George from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 24h.
Another option to get to George is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 291 km from George. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to George, including APM, Intercity Xpress and City to City. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to George takes 322 km and will cost you around £23. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 547 km. The most popular bus station is George Station, located 0.7 km from the city centre of George. George Symonds Ln is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in George costs £22 per day, on average, or £44 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at George.
Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in George (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in George, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.