Hermanus travel guide

Hermanus Tourism | Hermanus Guide

You're Going to Love Hermanus

With a population of 25.153, Hermanus is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hermanus has to offer.

When to visit Hermanus

Hermanus in July
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hermanus in July
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hermanus

Plane

Although Hermanus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 76 km from Hermanus. The shortest flight to Hermanus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Hermanus is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 91 km from Hermanus. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, Intercape and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 610 km and will cost you around £35. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 837 km.

Plane

Although Hermanus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 76 km from Hermanus. The shortest flight to Hermanus from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Hermanus is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 91 km from Hermanus. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermanus, including APM, Intercape and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Hermanus takes 610 km and will cost you around £35. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 837 km.

Airports near Hermanus

Airlines serving Hermanus

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,447 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hermanus

From 5-star hotels such as the The Marine Hermanus to great affordable options like the Windsor Hotel, Hermanus offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hermanus

Most booked hotels in Hermanus

The Marine Hermanus
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£264+
Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Harbour House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£137+

Hiring a car in Hermanus

Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in Hermanus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.27 and £15.02.

Expect to pay £0.94 per litre in Hermanus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.27 and £15.02.