Hermanus travel guide

Hermanus Tourism | Hermanus Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hermanus has to offer.

When to visit Hermanus

Hermanus in July
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hermanus in July
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 30m.

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 Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, City to City and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 636 km and will cost you around £13. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £12 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 30m.

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 Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, City to City and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 636 km and will cost you around £13. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Hermanus

Airlines serving Hermanus

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,502 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,615 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 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 £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hermanus

Most booked hotels in Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£186+
Harbour House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Windsor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Hermanus

Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.54 and £16.71.

Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.54 and £16.71.