How much will your road trip cost you in petrol and tolls this festive season?

How much will your road trip cost you in petrol and tolls this festive season?

If you plan to be on the roads of South Africa holidaying this festive season, you need to read this...

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You're probably opening this blog because you are going to be on the roads of South Africa having the holiday you could not have last year. 

Whilst we are still unsure whether restrictions will be placed for travel across the provinces, we want to share this information whilst it is still safe to travel to the reserved hotel or lodge you and your family and friends have on lock. 

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The most popular holiday destinations in the country are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Gqeberha. 

Have a look at how much you can expect to pay for your travels. 

*This was calculated using some of South Africa's popular cars - Toyota Hilux, Polo, and Polo Vivo, amongst others. 

Cape Town to Gqeberha

Return distance: 1,500 km

Return toll fees: R86

Fuel will range from R1 700 - R3 000 

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Cape Town to Knysna

Return distance: 976 km

Return toll fees: N/A

Return fuel Cost: R1 1000 - R2 000

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Johannesburg to Gqeberha

Return distance: 2,092 km

Return toll fees: R232

Return fuel Cost: R2 400 - R4 000 

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Johannesburg to Cape Town

Return distance: 2,795 km

Return toll fees: R296

Return fuel Cost: R3 200 - R5 000 

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Johannesburg to Durban

Return distance: 1,136 km

Return toll fees: R544

Return fuel Cost: R1 300 - R2 000 

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Johannesburg to Maputo

Return distance: 1,094 km

Return toll fees: R424

Return fuel Cost: R1 200 - R2 000

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Johannesburg to Kruger National Park (Komatipoort)

Return distance: 900 km

Return toll fees: R424

Return fuel Cost: R1 000 - R2 000

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We are happy to help where we can, especially during the first festive after 2020. 

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