Franschhoek travel guide
Franschhoek Tourism | Franschhoek Guide
You're Going to Love Franschhoek
Franschhoek is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Franschhoek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Franschhoek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franschhoek in February, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 167 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Franschhoek, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.
How to Get to Franschhoek
Plane
Although Franschhoek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 51 km from Franschhoek. The shortest flight to Franschhoek from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 17h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Franschhoek is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 65 km from Franschhoek. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Woodford, among others, in Cape Town.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franschhoek, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and Intercity Xpress. From George, the bus ride to Franschhoek takes 539 km and will cost you around AED 136. From Port Elizabeth, the ticket costs about AED 125 for a journey of 1006 km.
Airports near Franschhoek
Airlines serving Franschhoek
Where to stay in Franschhoek
From 5-star hotels such as the Akademie Street Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Lekkerwijn Historic Country House, Franschhoek offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 421 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,160 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Franschhoek
Most booked hotels in Franschhoek
Hiring a car in Franschhoek
Expect to pay AED 4.74 per litre in Franschhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 56.86 and AED 75.81.