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Hermanus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hermanus

With a population of 25 153, Hermanus is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hermanus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Hermanus

Hermanus in August
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hermanus in August
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hermanus

Plane

Although Hermanus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 76 km from Hermanus. The shortest flight to Hermanus from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Hermanus is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 91 km from Hermanus. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 636 km and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 789 km.

Plane

Although Hermanus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 76 km from Hermanus. The shortest flight to Hermanus from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Hermanus is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 91 km from Hermanus. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 636 km and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Hermanus

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Hermanus

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 Hermanus

From 5-star hotels such as the The Marine Hermanus to great affordable options like the Windsor Hotel, Hermanus offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hermanus

Most booked hotels in Hermanus

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Schulphoek House
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Harbour House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Hermanus

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Hermanus (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 Hermanus (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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