Franschhoek travel guide

Franschhoek Tourism | Franschhoek Guide

You're Going to Love Franschhoek

Franschhoek is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa.

When to visit Franschhoek

Franschhoek in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 657
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franschhoek in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 657
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Franschhoek

Plane

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Franschhoek

Airlines serving Franschhoek

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,332 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (383 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (470 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (188 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (173 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franschhoek

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Franschhoek

Most booked hotels in Franschhoek

Babylonstoren
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 3,042+
Le Quartier Francais
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,162+
L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 606+
Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 497+
Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 601+

Hiring a car in Franschhoek

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.

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.