Cape Town Travel Budget Planner
Estimate the cost of your Cape Town trip based on accommodation,
food, transport, activities and travel style.
Overview
The Cape Town Travel Budget Planner lets you quickly estimate your trip costs by entering your group size, travel style, and stay length. It calculates accommodation, food, transport, and activities, showing total and per-person estimates instantly.
How to Use the Cape Town Travel Budget Planner
Step 1
Trip Details
Enter your travel dates, number of adults and children, and choose your travel style to customise your budget estimates.
Step 2 Accommodation
Select your preferred room type and season to calculate the nightly rates and total accommodation cost for your stay.
Step 3
Food & Drink
Choose the types of meals you expect during your stay to estimate daily and total food and drink expenses per person.
Step 4
Activities
Add your planned activities, tours, or attractions to estimate the total costs for entertainment and experiences during your trip.
Estimated Price Guide (Cape Town)
Coffee & Cafés
| Basic Coffee | R25 – R40 |
| Specialty Coffee | R40 – R60 |
| Coffee + Pastry | R60 – R120 |
| Light Café Meal | R90 – R180 |
Casual Dining
| Breakfast | R80 – R180 |
| Lunch (Burger/Pasta/Salad) | R120 – R220 |
| Dinner (Casual Restaurant) | R150 – R300 |
| Meal + Drink | R180 – R350 |
Fine Dining
| 2-Course Meal | R350 – R600
|
| 3-Course Meal | R500 – R900
|
| Tasting Menu | R900 – R2,500+
|
| Wine Pairing | +R300 – R1,200
|
Fast Food & Takeaways
| Fast Food Meal | R60 – R120
|
| Takeaway (Uber Eats/Mr D) | R100 – R250
|
| Delivery Fees | R10 – R40
|
Transport
| Uber Short Trip (5–10 min) | R40 – R80
|
| Uber Medium Trip | R80 – R180
|
| Airport Transfer | R200 – R400
|
| Car Rental (per day) | R400 – R900
|
| Petrol (per litre) | ±R23 – R26
|
Drinks & Nightlife
| Beer | R35 – R60
|
| Cocktail | R80 – R160
|
| Glass of Wine | R60 – R120
|
| Club Entry | R50 – R200
|
Activities
| Free Activities (beaches, hikes) | R0
|
| Attractions (e.g. museums) | R50 – R250
|
| Cable Car | ±R420 return
|
| Tours (half-day) | R500 – R1,500
|
| Tours (full-day) | R1,000 – R3,000
|
Shopping
| Souvenirs | R50 – R300
|
| Clothing (local brands) | R300 – R1,500
|
| Markets (food + items) | R100 – R400
|
Accommodation (Per Night)
| Budget | R400 – R900
|
| Mid-range | R900 – R2,500
|
| Luxury | R2,500 – R10,000+
|
Estimate Currency Converter
*All currency conversions are estimates based on exchange rates on 20 March 2026.
Enter your total budget to see how it can be realistically divided across activities, restaurants, transport, and more.
