Montagu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Montagu

With a population of 15,176, Montagu is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Montagu to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Montagu

Montagu in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montagu in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montagu

Plane

Although Montagu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 142 km from Montagu. The shortest flight to Montagu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Montagu is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 156 km from Montagu. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montagu, including APM, Intercity Xpress and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Montagu takes 539 km and will cost you around £25. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 1006 km.

Plane

Although Montagu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 142 km from Montagu. The shortest flight to Montagu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Montagu is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 156 km from Montagu. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montagu, including APM, Intercity Xpress and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Montagu takes 539 km and will cost you around £25. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 1006 km.

Airports near Montagu

Airlines serving Montagu

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Montagu

Most booked hotels in Montagu

Montagu Country Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Mimosa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Montagu

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Montagu (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 Montagu (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.