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Somerset West travel guide

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You're Going to Love Somerset West

Somerset West 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Somerset West has to offer.

When to visit Somerset West

Somerset West in February
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Somerset West in February
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Somerset West

Plane

Although Somerset West doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 15 miles from Somerset West. The shortest flight to Somerset West from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Somerset West is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 25 miles from Somerset West. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Somerset West, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Somerset West 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 Somerset West doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 15 miles from Somerset West. The shortest flight to Somerset West from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Somerset West is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 25 miles from Somerset West. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Somerset West, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Somerset West 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 Somerset West

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Somerset West

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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Ethiopian Air
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JetBlue
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Egyptair
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Somerset West

Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Somerset West

Most booked hotels in Somerset West

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Winelands Villa Guesthouse and Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Krystal Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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De Molen Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Somerset West

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Somerset West (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 Somerset West (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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