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

Stellenbosch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stellenbosch

With a population of 94,263, Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Walking Tour
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Outdoors

When to visit Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch in May
Estimated hotel price
£121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stellenbosch in May
Estimated hotel price
£121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stellenbosch in February, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 167 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Stellenbosch, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.

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How to Get to Stellenbosch

Plane

Although Stellenbosch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 25 km from Stellenbosch. The shortest flight to Stellenbosch from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Stellenbosch is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 39 km from Stellenbosch. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and Tempest Car Hire, among others, in Cape Town.

Plane

Although Stellenbosch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 25 km from Stellenbosch. The shortest flight to Stellenbosch from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Stellenbosch is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 39 km from Stellenbosch. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and Tempest Car Hire, among others, in Cape Town.

Airports near Stellenbosch

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Stellenbosch

KLM
Good (1,488 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,855 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,383 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,244 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,488 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (995 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stellenbosch

From 5-star hotels such as the Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch and Conference Centre, Stellenbosch offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £242 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stellenbosch

Most booked hotels in Stellenbosch

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Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Oude Werf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Marianne Wine Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Devon Valley Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch and Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hawksmoor House
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Stellenbosch

Hiring a car in Stellenbosch costs £20 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Stellenbosch.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Stellenbosch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.73 and £14.30.

Hiring a car in Stellenbosch costs £20 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Stellenbosch.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Stellenbosch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.73 and £14.30.

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