Car Hire Stellenbosch

The city was founded nearly 350 years ago and named after the governor of Cape Colony making it the second oldest settlement in South Africa. The early settlers were Dutch and there is plenty of Dutch architecture from the early days despite the town having to be rebuilt after a devastating fire in the early 18th century. Immigration of Huguenots brought about the introduction of grapes to the valley which soon became an important industry once the ideal environment was recognised. Today the town remains famed for its history and wine and is a popular tourist destination.

How do I get to Stellenbosch?

There is a small airfield at Stellenbosch but it is only for light aircraft so unless you’re going to charter a private plane you’ll need to fly to Cape Town, only just over half an hour away and drive from there. The proximity of Cape Town Airport means that international travellers will find it easy to get to Stellenbosch from Europe, the Middle East and other parts of Africa. Public transport is available at the airport but most people choose to hire a car at Cape Town Airport unless they’re on package tours.
 

The main reason people come to Stellenbosch is to visit the vineyards and a number of them operate guided tours and tastings whilst some have their own top quality restaurants serving delicious food accompanied by the estate’s wine. There are also a number of historic buildings you should see in Stellenbosch with the Stellenbosch Museum being your first stop.