Cape Town Travel And Tourism Advice
Head to the Mother City
Cape Town is the mother city of South Africa, home to the towering Table Mountain, glorious beaches and bountiful vineyards. It boasts a cultural mix of society in the most diverse of sceneries; from the rolling mountain drives around the coast or the long scenic drives inland. It’s the ultimate destination for the refined traveller.
Cape Town based car hire is essential whether you visit the Mother City as part of a business trip or holiday. The city has so much to offer and with public transport not completely adequate for exploring the surrounding areas, you will appreciate the low vehicle rental tariffs offered by Woodford Car Hire.
With more than 30 years industry experience, we have learned how to structure car hire packages for Cape Town and other major cities in South Africa to ensure optimal client satisfaction. Whether you book a 100 km, 200 km or unlimited mileage package, you will save and at the same time have a well serviced car that meets your specific requirements.
Our hire offices in Cape Town are located near the airport for more convenience.
Cape Town Airport – Tips and Information for the Traveller
Cape Town Airport is the second largest airport in the country and the third largest on the continent. To make it easier to find your way around, the terminals have been built on one road. The airport is located just over 20 km from the main city area.
If you need to make use of foreign exchange services make your way to the baggage hall in the International section. There are numerous ATM facilities at the airport located at the exit areas of the terminals.
The airport area offers free Wi-Fi connectivity. The parking area is divided into shaded and outdoor parking. The multi-level parking costs are double that of the shaded area. Parking tariffs are calculated on hourly parking.
The disabled facilities include lifts and ramps. You can go to the information counters to get a wheelchair. There are also parking areas which are accessible for drivers with the relevant tags. The rest rooms are also equipped with toilets suited for disabled persons. Hearing impaired persons can make use of special telephones.
Cape Town Hot Spots and Tourist Attractions
Make use of car hire services to ensure that you have your own transport for travelling to all the hotspots in the city. The V&A Waterfront is world-renowned and a must visit, with numerous upmarket restaurants and shops. The harbour area has stunning views towards Table Mountain and Robben Island.
Camps Bay, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand and Gordon’s Bay are popular beach areas while history lovers can enjoy a trip to Robben Island, the Castle and the many other museums which make up the landscape of the inner city. A trip to the botanical gardens or the penguins at Boulders Beach will ensure an exciting holiday.
The Noordhoek Farm Village is another one of the trendy hotspots reachable by car or public transport. It is one of the recently discovered jewels of Cape Town offering some of the best restaurants in South Africa, as well as a pristine beach where people go horse riding and visit art galleries and gift shops.
The South African National Art Gallery is located in the Company’s Garden. It dates back to the 1870s and is worth the visit if you are lover of the majestic. Aviation lovers will enjoy a trip to the Air Force Museum where aeroplanes from yesteryear can be seen.
Make your way to the Bo-Kaap where brightly coloured houses are built on the street and then some more exploration awaits you to the outskirts of Cape Town in the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch regions. With low car hire rates available from us, the Cape will be your oyster.
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Table Mountain
Tick ‘Table Mountain’ off your bucket list when you hit Cape Town. Catch the cable car that travels the 1089m right up to the top of the majestic mountain. When you arrive you can indulge in a bite to eat, enjoy the view, purchase a souvenir from the curio shop, take part in the audio tour or abseil down the side of the mountain should the fancy take you. The top is yours to explore.
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Blaster’s Family Entertainment Centre
Everyone is included at Blaster’s Family Entertainment in a safe and secure environment. For your enjoyment, they have a restaurant with a delicious menu for when the hunger sets in, mini-golf in an amazing underwater world, rollerblading, and a cigar lounge and pool tables for the older crowd. Or simply enjoy a braai, the nation’s favourite pastime, on the big braai terrace.
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Long Street
You’re spoilt for choice on Cape Town’s well-known Long Street where you can enjoy everything from an early evening meal to an epic night out on the town, dancing until the sun comes out. Check out some of the more established spots such as Mama Africa’s, The Dubliner (where you can enjoy a bit of live jazz) and The Waiting Room. There’s so much more.
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Up the Creek Festival
If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard of the Up The Creek Festival in Cape Town! The website introduces it in the following manner: “Since the summer of 1990 Up The Creek Festival has been hosted at Up The Creek river camp, set between a dirt road and the welcoming waters of the Breede River.” Delve into a whole weekend of live music on three different stages, mates, good food and the best atmosphere.