Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai to see all of its attractions.
Although Gansbaai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 96 km from Gansbaai. The shortest flight to Gansbaai from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 30m.
Another option to get to Gansbaai is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 111 km from Gansbaai. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gansbaai, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and Intercity Xpress. From George, the bus ride to Gansbaai takes 539 km and will cost you around £29. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 1006 km.
Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £31 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.03 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 £12.34 and £16.45.