Hout Bay travel guide
Hout Bay Tourism | Hout Bay Guide
You're Going to Love Hout Bay
Hout Bay is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hout Bay has to offer.
When to visit Hout Bay
How to Get to Hout Bay
Plane
Although Hout Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 24 km from Hout Bay. The shortest flight to Hout Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Hout Bay is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 15 km from Hout Bay. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hout Bay, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and City to City. From George, the bus ride to Hout Bay takes 539 km and will cost you around £14. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 829 km.
Airports near Hout Bay
Airlines serving Hout Bay
Where to stay in Hout Bay
Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £249 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hout Bay
Most booked hotels in Hout Bay
Hiring a car in Hout Bay
Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Hout Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.36 and £16.48. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hout Bay, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.