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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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With a population of 174,582, George is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. George deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit George

George in August
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
George in August
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to George in February, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in George, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to George

Plane

When flying to George, you’ll arrive at George (GRJ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to George from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to George is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 181 miles from George. You’ll find branches of Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to George, including Eagle Liner, City to City and APM. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to George takes 165 miles and will cost you around £15. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 410 miles. The most popular bus station is George Bus Stop, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of George. George Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to George, you’ll arrive at George (GRJ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to George from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to George is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 181 miles from George. You’ll find branches of Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to George, including Eagle Liner, City to City and APM. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to George takes 165 miles and will cost you around £15. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 410 miles. The most popular bus station is George Bus Stop, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of George. George Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near George

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Airlines serving George

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in George

Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of George

Most booked hotels in George

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Fancourt Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Arendsrus Country Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£21+
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No.10 Caledon Street Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£195+
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Fairy Knowe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in George

Hiring a car in George costs £15 per day, on average, or £29 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in George.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in George (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. The most frequently booked car type in George is Economy (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Vento or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in George costs £15 per day, on average, or £29 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in George.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in George (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. The most frequently booked car type in George is Economy (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Vento or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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