3 ways to get around in Cape Town

Visiting a new country or even a new city can be a scary and daunting thing. Not only are you a stranger in a new place, but you have no idea how to get from A to B in a safe, reliable way. Try your best not to become overwhelmed – the best thing you can do for yourself is to do some research and plan ahead.

Should you be visiting the Mother City, there are a range of different transportation options available, from hiring a car or taking the bus to using a professional airport transfer service such as Airport Shuttle in Cape Town.

Have complete peace of mind knowing you will have one less thing to stress about when you visit Cape Town. Here are the top 3 transportation options in Cape Town:

      1.       Airport Transfer – Airport Shuttle in Cape Town as well as Durban is a professional airport transfer service company that can get you where you need to be comfortably and on time. Use the simple online booking system to book and pay for your airport transfer in Cape Town!

      2.       MyCiTi Bus – If you are looking for a really cheap, efficient way to get around then the MyCiTi bus should be your next option, but keep in mind that they do not travel everywhere in Cape Town.

      3.       Care Hire – Hiring a car can be expensive, but if that is not an issue for you then you should consider it. Always remember that there are downsides such as the price of buying petrol as well as finding decent parking.

If you’d like to sit back and relax in an airport transfer vehicle while they drive you where you need to be in Cape Town, then look no further than Airport Shuttle in Cape Town – book your airport transfer today on www.asct.co.za or email directly to info@asct.co.za or call +27 (0)21 551 8785 | +27 (0)82 951 3646

Top 4 Travel Disasters

You’ve packed your spare undies, travel pillow and all your guidebooks, but what if you have to deal with a travel disaster that could possible ruin your entire holiday? Putting these travel disaster in the back of your mind will not prevent them from happening, however preparing for them can ease your pain!

Lost/Stolen Passport

A traveller’s worst nightmare is opening up your bag and discovering that your passport is not there! The main dilemma is that it is gone and you need to take action immediately. Backtrack to wherever you were before and search from corner to corner – it is also a good idea to keep a copy of your ID with you at all times.

Missed Flight

It is recommended that you always arrive at the airport 2 – 3 hours before your flight, missing a flight can happen to anyone even if you’re on time for everything; certain factors can result in you missing your flight such as bad weather and security checkpoints.

Lost Luggage

You’re waiting for your luggage, but none of the bags are yours – the airline has lost your luggage! Always hang on to your luggage claim ticket and make sure you contact details are on a label on your bag just in case this awful event occurs.

Illness or Injury

Getting sick when you’re not in the comfort of your own home can be scary, so the best way to deal with it is to prepare for the problem before it even occurs. Research the country’s emergency numbers as well as English-speaking doctors and hospitals.

It’s not ideal when you arrive somewhere and you don’t have a shuttle service to get you to your accommodation destination - Airport Shuttle can help you out with their reliable, quick airport shuttle service!