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Simon's Town travel guide

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You're Going to Love Simon's Town

Simon's Town 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Simon's Town has to offer.

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When to visit Simon's Town

Simon's Town in January
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Simon's Town in January
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Simon's Town in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Simon's Town, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.

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How to Get to Simon's Town

Plane

Although Simon's Town doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 17 miles from Simon's Town. The shortest flight to Simon's Town from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Simon's Town is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 17 miles from Simon's Town. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Simon's Town, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 17 miles from Simon's Town. The shortest flight to Simon's Town from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Simon's Town is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 17 miles from Simon's Town. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Simon's Town, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Simon's Town

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Where to stay in popular areas of Simon's Town

Most booked hotels in Simon's Town

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Simon's Town Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Calders Hotel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Magellans Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Aha Simon's Town Quayside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£26+
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Hiring a car in Simon's Town

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Simon's Town (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 Simon's Town (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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