Montagu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Montagu

With a population of 15,176, Montagu 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 Montagu to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Montagu

Montagu in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montagu in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montagu

Plane

Although Montagu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 88 miles from Montagu. The shortest flight to Montagu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Montagu is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 97 miles from Montagu. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montagu, including APM, Intercity Xpress and City to City. From George, the bus ride to Montagu takes 405 miles and will cost you around £22. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 625 miles.

Plane

Although Montagu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 88 miles from Montagu. The shortest flight to Montagu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Montagu is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 97 miles from Montagu. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montagu, including APM, Intercity Xpress and City to City. From George, the bus ride to Montagu takes 405 miles and will cost you around £22. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 625 miles.

Airports near Montagu

Airlines serving Montagu

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,544 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Montagu

Most booked hotels in Montagu

Montagu Country Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Mimosa Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Montagu

Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Montagu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52.

Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Montagu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52.