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

Strand travel guide

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You're Going to Love Strand

Strand 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Strand has to offer.

When to visit Strand

Strand in July
Estimated hotel price
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Strand in July
Estimated hotel price
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Strand

Plane

Although Strand doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 16 miles from Strand. The shortest flight to Strand from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Strand is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 26 miles from Strand. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Strand, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Strand 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 Strand doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 16 miles from Strand. The shortest flight to Strand from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Strand is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 26 miles from Strand. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

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

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Strand

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 Strand

Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £222 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Strand

Most booked hotels in Strand

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18 On Kloof Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Krystal Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Strand

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Strand (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 Strand is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Strand (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 Strand is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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