Franschhoek is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franschhoek in February, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 167 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Franschhoek, with an average rainfall of 22 mm.
Although Franschhoek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 51 km from Franschhoek. The shortest flight to Franschhoek from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 25m.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franschhoek, including APM, Busbud and Eagle Liner. From George, the bus ride to Franschhoek takes 652 km and will cost you around RM 137. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about RM 123 for a journey of 829 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Akademie Street Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Lekkerwijn Historic Country House, Franschhoek offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 576 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,895 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 6.01 per litre in Franschhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 72.10 and RM 96.13.