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How to get fromCape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

From Cape Town International, Uber or Bolt to the city center costs roughly R200–350 and takes 20–30 minutes. Metered taxis cost roughly R300–450, and shared shuttles about R200–300 per person.

Cheapest: Shared shuttle · from R200Fastest: Metered taxi · about 20 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from Cape Town Airport into central Cape Town.

Shared shuttle

Cheapest
Cost
About R200–300 per person
Time
25–45 min
Hours
Book ahead
Where to find it
Meet your driver in arrivals.
Good to know
There's no rail link, and public buses aren't practical for visitors.
Cape Town Airport ↗

Metered taxi

Fastest
Cost
About R300–450
Time
20–30 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Official taxi rank outside arrivals.
Cape Town Airport ↗

Uber / Bolt

Cost
About R200–350
Time
20–30 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Designated e-hailing pick-up area in the parkade.
Uber price estimate ↗
Our pick

Uber and Bolt are the most popular and best-value option. Use the official pick-up area in the parkade.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about Cape Town Airport.

What's the cheapest way from Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town?

Shared shuttle: About R200–300 per person, taking 25–45 min.

How much is a taxi from CPT to central Cape Town?

About R300–450. The ride takes 20–30 min.

What hours does the Shared shuttle run?

Book ahead.

Where do Uber / Bolt pick up at Cape Town Airport?

Designated e-hailing pick-up area in the parkade. Expect to pay about R200–350.

Where do I catch the Shared shuttle?

Meet your driver in arrivals.