Africa
4 cities in South Africa are in the index. Cape Town is the cheapest of them on a mid-range day.
Both advisories below are issued for South Africa as a whole, not for any one city on this page.
US State Department
Level 2 – Exercise increased caution
Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory dated May 27, 2025
Read the advisory for South AfricaUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Last updated July 8, 2026
The FCDO publishes travel advice for South Africa as a whole, including safety and security, entry rules and health.
Read the FCDO advice for South Africa| City | Mid-range per day | US advisory | Best months | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $95 | Level 2 | Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec | 4.8M |
| Johannesburg | $110 | Level 2 | Jan, Mar, Oct and Nov | 9.4M |
| Durban | $95 | Level 2 | Apr, May, Jun and Aug | 3.3M |
| Pretoria | $100 | Level 2 | Jan, Mar, Apr and Sep | 2.1M |
Dates are the most recent fetch across the cities on this page. Every sentence here is generated from the data by rule, with no AI writing; the formulas are public.