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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gansbaai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gansbaai

Gansbaai 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gansbaai has to offer.

When to visit Gansbaai

Gansbaai in September
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gansbaai in September
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gansbaai

Plane

Although Gansbaai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 60 miles from Gansbaai. The shortest flight to Gansbaai from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Gansbaai is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 69 miles from Gansbaai. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gansbaai, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Gansbaai takes 395 miles and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 490 miles.

Plane

Although Gansbaai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 60 miles from Gansbaai. The shortest flight to Gansbaai from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Gansbaai is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 69 miles from Gansbaai. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gansbaai, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Gansbaai takes 395 miles and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 490 miles.

Airports near Gansbaai

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Gansbaai

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gansbaai

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £40 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gansbaai

Most booked hotels in Gansbaai

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White Shark Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Whalesong Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Kleinzee Oceanfront Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Sea Star Cliff
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Saxon Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Sea Star Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Gansbaai

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Gansbaai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Gansbaai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25.

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