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Cape Town International Airport Taxi Price Calculator 2026

Find your transfer price to and from CPT

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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Cape Town International Airport taxi prices

In Cape Town International Airport, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)
20ZAR
Price per KM
12 ZAR
Waiting time per hour
37.5ZAR
Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Cape Town International Airport city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 80 ZAR.

Taxi transfers from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Waterfront Hotel StellenboschCape TownCamps BayMossel BayMeerendalUniversity Of Cape TownGroot BrakCommodoreBloubergstrandSun Square Cape TownFountain ValeClaremontFranschoek

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 price - FAQ

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 price in Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Cape Town International Airport (CPT) taxi prices 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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