Hermanus travel guide

Hermanus Tourism | Hermanus Guide

You're Going to Love Hermanus

With a population of 25,153, Hermanus is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hermanus has to offer.

When to visit Hermanus

Hermanus in July
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hermanus in July
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hermanus

Plane

Although Hermanus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 48 miles from Hermanus. The shortest flight to Hermanus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Hermanus is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 57 miles from Hermanus. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, Intercity Xpress and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 335 miles and will cost you around £25. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 625 miles.

Plane

Although Hermanus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 48 miles from Hermanus. The shortest flight to Hermanus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Hermanus is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 57 miles from Hermanus. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, Intercity Xpress and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 335 miles and will cost you around £25. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 625 miles.

Airports near Hermanus

Airlines serving Hermanus

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,512 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hermanus

From 5-star hotels such as the The Marine Hermanus to great affordable options like the Windsor Hotel, Hermanus offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hermanus

Most booked hotels in Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£185+
Harbour House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Windsor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Hermanus

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Hermanus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.49 and £16.65.

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Hermanus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.49 and £16.65.