Price of the average Uber airport trip – Cape Town vs Durban vs Joburg

Getting across town has never been easier thanks to the advent of transport apps such as Uber, letting you order a ride to your desired destination with the push of a button.

The cost of a trip is determined by its distance, duration, time of day, and traffic conditions, as well as the type of vehicle you use.

Uber X is the most common service available, typically making use of sedans with four passenger seats.

Uber Comfort offers a similar ride experience to X but with the promise of added legroom for taller occupants.

The cheapest option is usually Uber Go, which uses hatchbacks and is intended for shorter journeys like getting across town.

For larger groups, the best option is either Uber XL or Uber Van, which provide a minimum of six seats with additional storage space for multiple suitcases.

Travel fees

These are the approximate fairs you can expect to pay when taking an Uber from the centre of South Africa’s biggest cities to the airport.

Note that the types of Uber rides available can vary depending on your city or province, as Cape Town offers Uber XL while Gauteng has Uber Van. Cape Town also doesn’t have Uber Go, and Durban does not provide the Assist, XL, or Van options.

Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport – 17.7km

Durban to King Shaka International Airport – 32.8km

Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport – 20.5km

Pretoria to O.R. Tambo International Airport – 52km