Costs of driving vs flying from Joburg this holiday season

Updated Nov. 21, 2024, 9:34 a.m. | By Breakfast with Martin Bester

Are you travelling for the holidays? Here's how much flying versus driving will cost you…

December is almost here, and many families are preparing to make their way to various holiday destinations across South Africa.

When it comes to holiday expenses, travelling costs are one of the things people consider most when planning the trip.

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According to BusinessTech, driving still trumps flying in terms of affordability in 2024.

For those travelling from Johannesburg to popular holiday destinations like Cape Town and Durban, a trip by car costs approximately R4,192 and R2,181, respectively.

Flights are significantly pricier, costing around R6,913 for a round-trip flight to Cape Town and R4,169 for a trip to Durban.

BusinessTech reported that lower fuel prices in 2024, compared to last year, added to road travelling being a more affordable option.

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Another factor to consider is that the above flight costs are for a single person, which means that for families, driving would by far be the more affordable option.

Based on calculations by TopAuto, here are the costs of driving from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban with the most popular cars per vehicle type.

*These prices also include toll fees