What is the cheapest way from Cape Town Airport to the city?

An Uber or Bolt ride booked in the app from the Parkade 1 pickup point, about R150–R350 depending on traffic and time of day, taking roughly 20–30 minutes into central Cape Town.

Does the MyCiTi bus still run from Cape Town Airport?

No. The MyCiTi A01 airport route was suspended on 1 December 2022 for low demand and rising fuel costs, and as of mid-2026 the City of Cape Town has not announced a return date.

Where do I catch an Uber or Bolt at Cape Town Airport?

At Parkade 1 (P1), the airport's official rideshare pick-up point sign-posted from the Central Terminal arrivals hall, about a 5–7 minute walk.

How much is a taxi from Cape Town International Airport to the city?

Around R300–R450 from the official metered-taxi rank outside Central Terminal, roughly double an app-booked Uber or Bolt ride (about R150–R350) for the same trip.

What is the best way from CPT to downtown Cape Town?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: an Uber or Bolt booked in the app from Parkade 1, about R150–R350 and roughly 20–30 minutes into the city centre.

How to get from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to downtown Cape Town — the cheapest way

The cheapest way from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) into central Cape Town is an Uber or Bolt ride booked in the app from the Parkade 1 pickup point, typically about R150–R350 (roughly $9–21) and 20–30 minutes, since MyCiTi's old airport bus has been suspended since December 2022 with no return date. Book inside the app before you leave the terminal, or use the official metered-taxi rank for about R300–R450 if you'd rather pay without an app. Never get into a car with someone who approaches you in arrivals claiming to be your driver — it's a documented scam at this airport, so wait for your matched ride inside Parkade 1 instead.

How to find it

AIRPORTCape Town International Airport
01From arrivals at the Central Terminal, follow signs for 'Rideshare Pick-Up' to Parkade 1 (P1), the airport's designated Uber/Bolt collection point — about a 5–7 minute walk.
02Request your ride in the Uber or Bolt app once you're at Parkade 1; fares to central Cape Town typically run about R150–R350 depending on time of day and traffic.
03Wait inside the parkade for your matched car rather than on the curb, especially if you land at night, and confirm the plate before boarding.
04Ride roughly 20 km into town via the N2 — about 20–30 minutes outside rush hour — to your hotel or the Civic Centre area.
CITY CENTRECape Town

Ticket

Uber or Bolt ride from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town, booked in the app

Where to buy: Book only inside the official Uber or Bolt app once you're through arrivals and connected to the airport Wi-Fi — not from anyone who approaches you in the terminal.

How to pay: Pay in-app by card; match the driver's name, photo and number plate shown on your phone before you get in.

Local's trick: Request the ride inside Parkade 1 before you're near the terminal exit — the Wi-Fi there is free, and locking in an app fare before anyone can approach you avoids the airport's well-known fake-driver scam.

Trap to avoid: Don't get into a car with anyone who approaches you in arrivals claiming to be your Uber, Bolt or a taxi — CPT has had repeated reports (including a US Embassy alert) of fake drivers overcharging or worse. Also ignore any guide still pointing you to a 'MyCiTi airport bus': that route has been suspended since December 2022 with no confirmed return.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
CombinationCheapest route	ZAR 150.00	25 min	Uber or Bolt ride from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town, booked in the app
Combination	ZAR 350.00	25 min	Metered taxi from the official rank at Cape Town Airport's Central Terminal

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Cape Town Airport to the city?: An Uber or Bolt ride booked in the app from the Parkade 1 pickup point, about R150–R350 depending on traffic and time of day, taking roughly 20–30 minutes into central Cape Town.
Does the MyCiTi bus still run from Cape Town Airport?: No. The MyCiTi A01 airport route was suspended on 1 December 2022 for low demand and rising fuel costs, and as of mid-2026 the City of Cape Town has not announced a return date.
Where do I catch an Uber or Bolt at Cape Town Airport?: At Parkade 1 (P1), the airport's official rideshare pick-up point sign-posted from the Central Terminal arrivals hall, about a 5–7 minute walk.
Is it safe to take a taxi or Uber from Cape Town Airport at night?: Yes if you book only inside the official app or use the marked taxi rank; avoid anyone who approaches you in arrivals claiming to be your driver, a scam the airport and the US Embassy have both warned about.
How much is a taxi from Cape Town International Airport to the city?: Around R300–R450 from the official metered-taxi rank outside Central Terminal, roughly double an app-booked Uber or Bolt ride (about R150–R350) for the same trip.
What is the best way from CPT to downtown Cape Town?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: an Uber or Bolt booked in the app from Parkade 1, about R150–R350 and roughly 20–30 minutes into the city centre.

Last verified: Jul 2, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.