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Cape Town Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Transfer to the city: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour (R150). Many hotels operate courtesy buses, and taxis are available, but only use Touch Down Taxis, the authorised airport taxi company.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Imperial and Tempest.
Facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones. A free magazine called The Other Guide is handed out in International Arrivals; it's packed with ideas on where to eat and what to do in Cape Town that month.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za


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