Cape Town Trip Budget Calculator

Estimate your total travel costs for Cape Town. Prices are in ZAR (South African rand) with an approximate USD conversion.

Travel style

Backpacker Hostels, street food, minibus taxis Mid-Range Guesthouses, restaurants, occasional Uber Luxury 5-star hotels, private drivers

Your estimated budget

Daily cost 3,100 ZAR ≈ $171 USD

Total trip cost 21,700 ZAR ≈ $1194 USD

Accommodation 1,800 ZAR / day Standard guesthouse or hotel room ≈ $99 / day

Food 450 ZAR / day Sit-down restaurants ≈ $25 / day

Transport 150 ZAR / day Uber + occasional car rental ≈ $8 / day

Activities 400 ZAR / day Paid attractions, tours ≈ $22 / day

Activities per day 300 ZAR / day Robben Island tour, Wine tasting ≈ $17 / day

Estimates based on typical 2026 prices. Actual costs vary by season and neighbourhood. The activities total is averaged across your selected extras.