How much does a private driver cost in Cape Town?

What a family-owned Cape Town driver-guide service charges for, what the price includes, and how to see your own price in 3 steps.

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By Andre & Dominique, Private Driver Service Cape Town · Updated October 2026

Short answer

With Private Driver Service Cape Town, the price of a private driver-guide and vehicle depends on three things: the day you choose (Cape Town city and the Cape Peninsula, the Cape Winelands, or an airport transfer), how many guests are travelling (up to 8 in one vehicle) and your date. Choose those three on our booking page and your price shows straight away. Hermanus, the Garden Route and groups over 8 are quoted on WhatsApp.

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What the price includes

Your private vehicle, a Hyundai H1 with 8 seats, for your group only.
Andre as your driver and guide, with the day planned around you.
Fuel.
Pickup from and return to your accommodation.

Not included unless your quote says so: tolls, parking, entrance fees (such as Cape Point or Boulders Beach), activities, meals and drinks.

What changes the price

Hours. A tour day is 8 hours, and extra hours can be added. Need fewer hours? No problem — you can finish early; the day rate stays the same.
Distance. Hermanus, the Garden Route and multi-day trips cover long distances, so they are quoted on request for your route.
Group size. The day price covers up to 4 guests, with a set amount for each extra guest up to 8. Over 8 people, a bigger vehicle is quoted on request.
Language. Our driver-guides speak English; a German-speaking driver-guide is available on request.
Extras we arrange. Hotels, flights, road transport and boat cruises can be booked for you and added to the same quote.

How booking and payment work

Send your dates and plans on WhatsApp or through the booking form.
We send a personal itinerary and quote.
Happy with it? You pay by secure Yoco card payment link: a 50% deposit if you book 30 or more days ahead, or in full within 30 days of travel.
No refunds, but you can move your booking to another day if you tell us at least 7 days before. Full details on the booking terms page.

Questions to ask any private driver before you book

Is the price for the vehicle or per person?
How many hours are included, and what does an extra hour cost?
Is fuel included? What about tolls, parking and entrance fees?
What happens if my flight is late? (We track your flight and include up to 2 hours of waiting on arrival.)
Can I read reviews from past guests? (Ours are on Tripadvisor: 5.0 from 51 reviews.)

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

The price is for your whole private group, in one vehicle for up to 8 guests. It depends on the trip you choose and how many guests are travelling: choose your trip, guests and date on our booking page and your price shows straight away. Groups over 8 are quoted on WhatsApp.

How much is an airport transfer in Cape Town?

It depends on where you’re staying and how many guests and bags there are. Choose Airport transfer on our booking page, add your guests and date, and your one-way price shows straight away. Every pickup includes flight tracking, meet and greet in arrivals and up to 2 hours of waiting on arrival.

What is not included in a private driver day?

Tolls, parking, entrance fees (for example Cape Point or Boulders Beach), activities, meals and drinks are not included unless your quote says so. Your vehicle, driver and fuel are included.

How far ahead should I book?

As early as you can, especially for the busy summer months. Bookings made 30 or more days before travel are secured with a 50% deposit; bookings within 30 days are paid in full.