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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Paarl travel guide

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With a population of 190,000, Paarl is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paarl to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Paarl

Paarl in August
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paarl in August
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paarl

Plane

Although Paarl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 27 miles from Paarl. The shortest flight to Paarl from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Paarl is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 33 miles from Paarl. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paarl, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Paarl takes 395 miles and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 490 miles.

Plane

Although Paarl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 27 miles from Paarl. The shortest flight to Paarl from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Paarl is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 33 miles from Paarl. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paarl, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Paarl takes 395 miles and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 490 miles.

Airports near Paarl

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Paarl

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 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 (1,447 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 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 (2,923 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paarl

From 5-star hotels such as the Grande Roche Hotel to great affordable options like the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, Paarl offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £245 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paarl

Most booked hotels in Paarl

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Nuwerus Lodge Paarl
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Grande Roche Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£194+
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Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Paarl

Hiring a car in Paarl costs £20 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Cape Town Intl.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Paarl (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 Paarl is Economy (Renault Kwid or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paarl costs £20 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Cape Town Intl.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Paarl (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 Paarl is Economy (Renault Kwid or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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