Mossel Bay travel guide
Mossel Bay Tourism | Mossel Bay Guide
You're Going to Love Mossel Bay
With a population of 150,000, Mossel Bay 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mossel Bay has to offer.
When to visit Mossel Bay
How to Get to Mossel Bay
Plane
Although Mossel Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to George (GRJ), which is located 30 km from Mossel Bay. The shortest flight to Mossel Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Mossel Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 322 km from Mossel Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mossel Bay, including APM, City to City and Intercity Xpress. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to Mossel Bay takes 418 km and will cost you around £13. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 547 km.
Airlines serving Mossel Bay
Where to stay in Mossel Bay
Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £309 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mossel Bay
Most booked hotels in Mossel Bay
Hiring a car in Mossel Bay
Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Mossel Bay (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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mossel Bay, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.