Book convenient car hire at Cape Town International Airport

Is it necessary to book car hire at Cape Town International Airport? The answer depends on why you’re in Cape Town. If you’re visiting the Cape on holiday, car hire is the easiest, most affordable way to travel. The Cape Winelands is a particularly special place to visit and well worth a few days of self-drive touring. You’ll find car hire safer than any other transport option and it gives you the freedom to plan your movements as you like. Collecting your car at the airport is quite convenient, especially if you’re flying in and out of Cape Town. If you plan to tour the Winelands, make sure to stop at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl!

Travel the Cape Winelands with car hire at Cape Town International Airport

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is a quaint old town, known for producing two impressive things: wines from its vineyards and graduates from its university. The town is the second oldest in South Africa and has some excellent examples of old Cape Dutch architecture.

Things to do in Stellenbosch:

• Walk Dorp Straat (Dorp Street), which is a national monument
• Browse the little shops
• Hike one of the trails at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
• Spend a day at Spier for picnicking, eating out, learning about the wine industry and visiting the cheetahs and eagles
• Do one of the Stellenbosch wine routes which include Bottelary Hills, Devon Valley Vintners, Helderberg and Simonsberg-Stellenbosch.

Franschhoek

The drive from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek is about 30 minutes on the R310. Franschhoek is an exceptional town, surrounded by mountains, vineyards and lavender fields. The tiny village centre is lined with eateries (eight of which feature in the “Top 100” restaurants in South Africa), galleries, and a collection of assorted shops.

• Things to do in Franschhoek:
• Walk the main road, exploring the attractions along the way
• Lunch at one of the cellars (restaurants and picnics available)
• Stop in at Huguenot Fine Chocolates for unforgettably scrumptious, handmade Belgian chocolates
• Spend a few hours at the famous Franschhoek Motor Museum
• Tour the Franschoek wineries

Paarl

Paarl is the Winelands’ biggest town and about an hour’s drive from Cape Town. As you drive into Paarl (meaning “pearl”) you’ll see what it’s named after-the massive, round, rocky outcrop on the mountain. Paarl is a wonderful town to explore and is known for the outstanding wines it produces.

Things to do in Paarl:

• Drive Old Main Road-at 11km long, it’s the longest “Old Main Road” in the country!
• Spend some time at Fairview, a fantastic winery and cheesery where you can visit the goats, taste wines and cheeses and blend your own olive oil
• Visit the Afrikaans Language Museum and the Taal Monument
• Tee off at Boschenmeer Golf Course, a David Frost signature course and the first 27-hole layout in the Western Cape
• Do the Paarl Vintners wine route

A self-drive tour of the Cape Winelands is a great way to spend a leisurely holiday and enjoy the finer things in life. Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl are just a few of the delightful towns waiting to be discovered. For an amazing tour of the Winelands, arrange your car hire at Cape Town International Airport and enjoy the drive!

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