Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mossel Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mossel Bay

With a population of 150.000, Mossel Bay is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mossel Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Mossel Bay

Tailor Made Tours
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When to visit Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mossel Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mossel Bay

Plane

Although Mossel Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to George (GRJ), which is located 30 km from Mossel Bay. The shortest flight to Mossel Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mossel Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 322 km from Mossel Bay. You’ll find branches of Firefly and Budget, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Plane

Although Mossel Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to George (GRJ), which is located 30 km from Mossel Bay. The shortest flight to Mossel Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mossel Bay is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 322 km from Mossel Bay. You’ll find branches of Firefly and Budget, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Airports near Mossel Bay

PBZPlettenberg Bay
GRJGeorge

Airlines serving Mossel Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,147 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,009 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,960 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,064 reviews)
South African
Good (63 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (131 reviews)
Cemair
Good (22 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (91 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mossel Bay

Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £315 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mossel Bay

Most booked hotels in Mossel Bay

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Point Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Mossel Bay

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Mossel Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.01 and £18.68. The most frequently booked car type in Mossel Bay is Full-size (Hyundai Staria or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Mossel Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.01 and £18.68. The most frequently booked car type in Mossel Bay is Full-size (Hyundai Staria or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.