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The 15 Best Private Car Days in South Africa

48 tours  ·  from $18

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private car days worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cape Town Airport Private Transfer - Helpful conversation with drivers such as Ambrose and Bradley
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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

1.Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews Our pick

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport to find a driver holding your name, ready to help with luggage and take your group directly to its Cape Town address. The 45-minute to one-hour ride is private, air-conditioned, and includes bottled water. Drivers such as Ambrose, Bradley, and Fadiel are praised for punctual service and useful local tips.

“Very nice, prompt, comfortable and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the drive from the airport to the hotel.”

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Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer - What happens inside Gold Restaurant
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Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer

2.African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 393 reviews · from $70

Spend an evening at Gold Restaurant in central Cape Town with a 14-dish Cape Malay and African dinner, hands-on djembe drumming, face painting, music, dance, and Mali puppets. Transfers can be arranged, but confirm your pickup area carefully and arrive before the 6:30 PM drumming session.

“This dinner was our last dinner before we left back to home. I was so happy, the atmosphere the staff the food the entertainment EVERYTHING was wonderful. So happy we did this, transportation via Brian was punctual, very happy from start to finish”

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1-3 Passenger Private Cape Town - Airport Transfer - What happens in the arrivals hall
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1-3 Passenger Private Cape Town – Airport Transfer

3.1-3 Passenger Private Cape Town – Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews

Book a private car from Cape Town International Airport to your hotel, Airbnb, or central Cape Town address. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board, tracks inbound flights, and can provide a return pickup. Child seats are available by request.

“We were met by a wonderful man who helped us with our bags to the car. He drove well. On the way to the hotel he pointed out interesting land marks and history of Cape town . A very pleasant trip. Thank you.”

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Cape Winelands Explore Full Day Tour with Private Transfer - Fairview: starting with wine and farmer’s cheese
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Cape Winelands Explore Full Day Tour with Private Transfer

4.Cape Winelands Explore Full Day Tour with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $241

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting Fairview, Plaisir de Merle, and Muratie across Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Expect wine, cheese, confectionery pairings, scenic drives, a lunch stop in Franschhoek, and pickup from selected Cape Town locations.

“Liezel De Klerk was an amazing guide. Great choice of wineries with a variety of unique experiences and wines. A special day for our group of 12. Everyone loved it”

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1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg - Airport Transfer - Departure pickups, where timing matters most
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1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg – Airport Transfer

5.1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg – Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews

Book a private transfer between Johannesburg airport and central Johannesburg for up to three people. Your driver tracks the flight, meets you in arrivals with a name board, and helps with luggage. Arrival, departure, and round-trip options are available, with rides taking about 30 minutes to one hour.

“Our driver was late picking us up when we arrived in Johannesburg, and the same driver was late picking us up to return to the airport, and because he was late, we almost missed our flight!”

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Cape Town Private Airport Transfer - What happens at Cape Town International Airport
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Cape Town Private Airport Transfer

6.Cape Town Private Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews

Book a one-way private ride for up to four people from Cape Town International Airport, the cruise terminal, or train station. Your driver, often Stuart, Abraham, or Garth, meets you with a name sign, provides bottled water, and drives directly to your hotel, Airbnb, or chosen destination.

“I booked this operator for a second time. The driver was on time and he came and met me at the hotel. A smooth ride to the airport”

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Cape Town: Stellenbosch Hop-On Hop-Off Tractor Transfer - Starting at Eikendal on the R44
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Cape Town: Stellenbosch Hop-On Hop-Off Tractor Transfer

7.Stellenbosch Hop-On Hop-Off Tractor Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend a day riding a wine tractor through Stellenbosch’s Golden Triangle, stopping at grand estates, boutique farms, and historic homesteads. English-speaking guides such as Melody and Lee share local wine stories, while 65-minute stops give you time for tastings, food, and scenery. Tastings cost extra.

“This was such a wonderful experience… we met so many people from different countries.. we got to seeing some wine farms we did not know existed, and our guides were lovely.. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to taste and discover hidden gems in our beautiful backyard.”

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Comfort Private Airport Transfer: OR Tambo Airport (JNB) - How the airport pickup works step by step
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Comfort Private Airport Transfer: OR Tambo Airport (JNB)

8.Comfort Private Airport Transfer: OR Tambo Airport (JNB)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews

Book a private car from O.R. Tambo Airport to Johannesburg, Sandton, or Pretoria, or arrange a return trip. Your driver meets you after baggage collection, helps with luggage, and takes you door to door. Drivers such as Thebe, Nkululeko, Nash, and Sapps have been praised for safe driving and clear communication.

“This was our second transfer with this company in the last week and once again can't fault the service. Our driver was safe and caring, he really looked after us. He was in the arrival hall waiting when we arrived. Highly recommend!!”

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Cape Town: Robben Island & Table Mountain w/Hotel Transfer - Bo-Kaap adds color, but only for 15 minutes
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Cape Town: Robben Island & Table Mountain w/Hotel Transfer

9.Robben Island & Table Mountain w/Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $186

Spend about eight hours exploring Cape Town by road, boat, and cable car. Your English-speaking guide handles hotel transfers and pre-booked tickets, while Robben Island provides its own former-prisoner guide. Visit Bo-Kaap, then ride Table Mountain when weather allows.

“Helt underbart att åka upp Taffelberget direkt på morgonen, solen sken och inga köer. Alla biljetter för dagen ingick och därför inga onödiga väntetider. Att ha en lokal och egen guide är givande, alla små detaljer kommer med, speciellt vid de färgglada husen och rundturen i stan. Turen till Robben Island är mycket givande på ett jobbigt sätt, den lokala guiden ute på ön som suttit i fängelset var så bra!”

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Cape Town Airport Private Arrival Transfer - A comfortable half-hour to one-hour ride
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Cape Town Airport Private Arrival Transfer

10.Cape Town Airport Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Reserve a private, air-conditioned ride from Cape Town International Airport to a Cape Town City or Winelands hotel. An English-speaking driver meets you in arrivals, helps with bags, and takes your group directly to one hotel. Service runs 24 hours a day.

“Excellent service - waiting for us upon arrival. Nice to not have to worry about transport after getting off a long flight. Driver very courteous and the car clean and well maintained.”

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Cape Town Airport Private Departure Transfer - Timing your departure from Cape Town
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Cape Town Airport Private Departure Transfer

11.Cape Town Airport Private Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews

Book a private, one-way ride from your Cape Town City or Stellenbosch hotel to Cape Town International Airport. An English-speaking driver handles the luggage, with pickup times matched to your flight. Vehicles range from sedans to larger vans, and service runs all day.

“Very plush car and driver. Great to see him as our flight had been diverted to another airport because of a cracked windscreen on to co-pilot's side SAA and we arrived at Capetown at 3am next morning instead of 4pm the day before. Driver gave us hot face clothes and drinks on arrival. Excellent service!”

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Marine Big 5 Full Day Guided Return Transfer Cape Town - Gansbaai - Crossing Sir Lowry’s Pass and Elgin Valley
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Marine Big 5 Full Day Guided Return Transfer Cape Town – Gansbaai

12.Marine Big 5 Full Day Guided Return Transfer Cape Town – Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $155

You travel from Cape Town in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mike, Jamie, or Dave, then spend 2 to 3 hours at sea looking for whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, penguins, and other marine life. Boat fees, lunch, and entrance charges cost extra.

“We went to watch the whales from Cape Town during the day. It was a really beautiful experience traveling along the coasts and our guide Miky was amazing, very professional and fun !! Highly recommended !!”

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Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket with Transfer - Boarding the cable car and handling the queue
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Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket with Transfer

13.Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $93

You’ll travel from Cape Town Central to the Lower Cable Station with an English or French-speaking driver-guide, then ride the cableway 1,067 meters up Table Mountain. Enjoy 360-degree views, three marked walks, summit dining, and a return transfer. Guide Lieven is among the named guides praised for attentive service.

“Meine Tour wurde mir 1,5 Stunden vorher abgesagt weil der Wind zu stark war. Ich möchte mein Geld zurück aber keiner meldet sich bei mir. Sauerei”

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Private Road Transfer - From Skukuza to Private Safari Lodges
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Private Road Transfer

14.Private Road Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $73

Vomba Tours provides private, air-conditioned transfers between Hazyview, nearby airports, hotels, safari lodges, and activities. Drivers such as Dzunisani, Sylvester, Khimbini, Calvin, and Mayneth may add local bush knowledge to the ride. Snacks, bottled water, infant seats, and wheelchair access are available.

“My partner Will and I had the most wonderful experience with Vomba Tours travelling with our driver Dzunisani. He went above and beyond to make our trip special and memorable. It was purely a transfer which we requested to go through the Kruger national park and iRead more”

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Airport Shuttle Transfer from Airport to Cape Town City Center - A 20 to 30 minute ride to Cape Town CBD
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Airport Shuttle Transfer from Airport to Cape Town City Center

15.Airport Shuttle Transfer from Airport to Cape Town City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $17Best value

Meet your named driver in Cape Town International Airport arrivals and ride privately to the CBD or within 5 km of the city center. Drivers such as Chris, Lucky, and Junaid assist with luggage, monitor flight delays, provide bottled water, and may point out Table Mountain along the way.

“SADI CAPE TOURS' driver Chris was in contact before and after landing in Cape Town. He made sure he was visible as I was coming through arrivals. Even better still he ensured my safety with health protocols in sanitization and had a mask on. He then further made my 30 min ride to President hotel a quick one in that the conversation was excellent, he kept to speed limits and was also a conscious driver. THANK YOU”

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