Originally Posted by
jsnydcsa
10+ Years Ago, on my first trip into SA (JNB) everyone (and I mean about a dozen ex-pats and SA folks) told me to SKIP the taxis (e.g. metered car taxi's not the minibuses). I've followed that advice ever since.
Minibuses . . . just don't. Don't ask.
Both hotels should be able to arrange a car to pick you up. 3544quebec's advice also works.
Tax Rates (Cape Town) -
http://www.taxiprices.com/taxi-fares...th-africa.html
May I ask why your friends discouraged you from taking a taxi? Unsafe or just dirty/not comfortable?
I´ve heard about the mini buses and will avoid them at all costs.
Anyway, I usually find waiting for/meeting a driver is just a lot of hassle, so I tend to use taxis whenever possible, but of course if it´s really not recommendable I´ll reconsider that.