The real costs of travelling between SA's cities this Easter weekend

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As the Easter weekend approaches, many South Africans are planning trips between major holiday cities like Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. A key consideration is whether to drive or fly, especially given the varying costs associated with each mode of transport. Here’s a breakdown…

Driving: Cost-effective and flexible

1. Johannesburg to Durban (approx. 570km one way):

If you are driving something like a VW Polo Vivo, with an average consumption of 5.9L/100km at R20,79 per litre, here’s a look at what you may pay for travelling over the Easter weekend:

Fuel needed: 33.63L
Fuel cost: R699
Tolls: +/-R153.75
Total (one-way): R852.75
Round-trip: R1 705.50

2. Johannesburg to Cape Town (Approx. 1 400km one way):

For the same vehicle, driving from Johannesburg to Cape Town may cost you:

Fuel needed: 82.6L
Fuel cost: R1 717
Tolls: +/-R219.50
Total (one-way): R1 936.50
Round-trip: R3 873

3. Durban to Cape Town (Approx. 1 600km one way):

If you want to travel from Durban to Cape in your VW Polo Vivo, you may be looking at:

Fuel needed: 94.4L
Fuel cost: R1,962
Tolls: +/-R233
Total (one-way): R2,195
Round-trip: R4,390

Note: Costs may vary based on vehicle type and fuel prices.

Flying: Time-saving but pricier

Here’s how much you may be looking at to fly between the major cities over the Easter weekend:

1. Johannesburg to Durban:

Flight duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Average round-trip airfare: +/-R3 443 with FlySafair, with other airlines ranging up to R5 859.

2. Johannesburg to Cape Town:

Flight duration: Approximately two hours and 10 minutes.
Average round-trip airfare: +/-R4 910 with FlySafair, with other airlines ranging up to R6 592.

3. Durban to Cape Town: