Cape Town International Airport Taxi - Fares & Prices 2026

Popular routes from Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport To Waterfront Hotel	350 ZAR
Cape Town International Airport To Stellenbosch	700 ZAR
Cape Town International Airport To Cape Town	350 ZAR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Cape Town International Airport

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Cape Town International Airport

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

20ZAR

Price per KM

12 ZAR

Waiting time per hour

37.5ZAR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Cape Town International Airport city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 80 ZAR.

Taxi transfers from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Waterfront Hotel Stellenbosch Cape Town Camps Bay Mossel Bay Meerendal University Of Cape Town Groot Brak Commodore Bloubergstrand Sun Square Cape Town Fountain Vale Claremont Franschoek

Using a taxi at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.

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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) taxi fare - FAQ

What's the taxi fare from Cape Town to Cape Town city center?

Taxi fares from Cape Town to Cape Town city center can vary based on time of day, luggage, traffic, and the destination. Enter your route in Cape Town taxi fare calculator to get an estimated price.

How much is a taxi transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

A 5km ride transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) costs about 80 ZAR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

if you can’t find a taxi Cape Town International Airport (CPT) or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Cape Town International Airport (CPT) taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 20.0 ZAR. Each KM is then priced at 12.0 ZAR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 37.5 ZAR per hour.

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