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There are frequent direct flights to Cape Town from most European countries, the United States, Australia and neighbouring African states. The cost of a ticket can be expensive – the city is becoming more and more popular, and prices can be correspondingly high. Booking as far in advance as possible, however, can bring prices down considerably. Cape Town sadly lacks a decent public transport system. Thankfully, most of the city’s oldest buildings, museums, galleries and the commercial centre are concentrated in a relatively small area. There is a bus network which travels between the city centre and the Southern Suburbs, but it can be slow and tiring. Faster and more efficient are the minibus taxis which are generally safe to use. Taxis are affordable, but can be hard to organize, although the local rikki taxis can be very good value for the major sights and backpacker lodges. To get the most out of the city and to visit the suburbs, beaches, Winelands and Whale Coast, it’s a good idea to rent a car.
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