Getting from CPT into Cape Town
Kiwitaxi
Pre-booked private transfers from CPT with a fixed price and the driver waiting in arrivals.
Price a CPT transferWelcome Pickups
English-speaking drivers, flight tracking and meet-and-greet in many cities, including Cape Town where available.
Check Welcome PickupsGetTransfer
Request a ride from CPT and compare offers from local drivers and companies.
Compare GetTransfer offersLuggage storage in Cape Town
Drop bags at a nearby shop or hotel for a few hours before check-in or after check-out.
Find storage in Cape TownRent a car at CPT
Compare rental desks and local agencies at Cape Town International Airport.
Compare car rental Local agenciesArrival checklist for CPT
- Save your transfer booking and driver contact offline in case Wi-Fi is slow.
- Only use official taxi ranks or your pre-booked driver; ignore unsolicited ride offers in the arrivals hall.
- Know roughly what ZAR is worth before you pay anyone (the live converter is linked below).
- Delayed 3+ hours on a European flight? You may be owed compensation.
Plan the rest of your arrival
FAQ
How do I get from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town city centre?
Common options from CPT are a pre-booked private transfer, a taxi from the official rank, ride-hailing where it's legal, rental cars, and public transport where available. A pre-booked transfer gives you a fixed price and a driver waiting in arrivals, which helps late at night or with heavy bags.
Should I pre-book a transfer from CPT?
Pre-booking makes sense if you land late, travel with children or lots of luggage, or want a fixed price in South African rands agreed in advance. Compare Kiwitaxi, Welcome Pickups and GetTransfer above.
Where can I store luggage in Cape Town?
Radical Storage lists partner shops and hotels across Cape Town where you can leave bags by the hour or day; see live locations and opening hours via the link above.
What should I sort out before landing at CPT?
Get mobile data ready (an eSIM for South Africa works the moment you land), check the ZAR exchange rate so you know what a fair taxi fare looks like, and save your transfer confirmation offline.
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