Simon's Town travel guide
Simon's Town Tourism | Simon's Town Guide
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. Simon's Town deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Simon's Town
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.
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 28 km from Simon's Town. The shortest flight to Simon's Town from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Simon's Town is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 28 km from Simon's Town. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Simon's Town, including APM, City to City and Williams Coach Tours. From George, the bus ride to Simon's Town 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 Simon's Town
Airlines serving Simon's Town
Where to stay in Simon's Town
Average rates range from around £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £36 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Simon's Town
Most booked hotels in Simon's Town
Hiring a car in Simon's Town
Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.49 and £16.65. Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Simon's Town, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.