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Wellington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wellington

With a population of 55,543, Wellington is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wellington to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wellington

Wellington in July
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wellington in July
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wellington in February, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 121 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wellington, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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How to Get to Wellington

Plane

Although Wellington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 52 km from Wellington. The shortest flight to Wellington from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Wellington is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 60 km from Wellington. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellington, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Wellington takes 636 km and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 789 km.

Plane

Although Wellington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 52 km from Wellington. The shortest flight to Wellington from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Wellington is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 60 km from Wellington. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wellington, including APM, City to City and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Wellington takes 636 km and will cost you around £28. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Wellington

CPTCape Town Intl

Airlines serving Wellington

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Where to stay in Wellington

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wellington

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Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
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Hiring a car in Wellington

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Wellington (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 Wellington (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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