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Within 30 mins of La Cotte

03 — Safety

You can rent a car from Cape Town International Airport with most major international car rental companies. Alternatively, you can take an Uber into Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or Paarl and rent a car there instead, with Stellenbosch and Paarl being closer to Franschhoek.

01 — Renting a car

Travel info

Drink bottled or filtered water rather than tap water during your stay.
No additional vaccinations are typically required unless you're travelling to remote areas. We recommend checking the latest guidance from your local health authority before you travel.
Avoid carrying unnecessary valuables and keep personal belongings secure. The Winelands are generally considered very safe, but it's always sensible to take normal precautions.
Dress casually and avoid drawing unnecessary attention, as you would when visiting any unfamiliar destination.
If in doubt, follow the advice of locals and your accommodation hosts- they'll have the best recommendations for staying safe and making the most of your trip.

Areas we recommend: Seapoint, Camps Bay, Clifton, and V&A Waterfront and Bo-kap. We would avoid the downtown city centre.

Cape Town

Casa Del Sonder & Airbnb ($)
Dorp, Home Suite Hotels Sea Point, Radisson V&A ($$)
The Belmont, The Cellars, Cape Cadogan, Tintswalo Atlantic ($$$)

For reference, Franschhoek is approximately 1.5 hours from Cape Town city centre, 1 hour from Cape Town International Airport, and around 30 minutes from both Stellenbosch and Paarl.

Franschhoek

Gite, Rickety Bridge Estate, Le Petit Paris, The Belmont, Airbnb ($)
7 Koppies, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel ($$)
Sterrekopje Farm, La Residence, Le Cle, Leeu House ($$$)

02 — Accommodation & stays

If you're not staying with us at the venue, we'd recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible. February is one of the busiest times of year in Cape Town, and places tend to book up well in advance. We've included a few accommodation options below to help get your search started: check out Secret Stays for some unique experiences

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and we can't wait to share it with you. While South Africa does come with some safety challenges, we visited in March last year and can pass along any of our travel advice, just shoot us a message.

Verde en Lust ($)
Spier Farm, Boschendal ($$)
Babylonstoren ($$$)

While our wedding celebrations will take place in Franschhoek, we highly recommend extending your trip to explore more of the Western Cape. Whether you're planning a few days in Cape Town, the Winelands, or along the coast, there are plenty of incredible places to discover.