Mid-Range Travel Guide: Pretoria

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, or well-located bed & breakfasts

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants, casual dining establishments, shopping mall food courts, and some upscale cafes

Transportation

$12-35 per day

Combination of ride-sharing services, occasional car rentals, and some public transport

Activities

$25-65 per day

Paid attractions, guided township tours, museum entries, cultural experiences, and day trips to nearby areas

Use minibus taxis and public buses instead of ride-sharing services for 60-80% savings on transportation

Eat at local markets and township restaurants rather than tourist areas for typically 50-70% lower food costs

Book accommodation in residential suburbs rather than city center for 30-50% savings while still maintaining easy access

Take advantage of free attractions like this destination, government district walking tours, and public gardens

Shop for groceries and self-cater for breakfast and some meals to reduce daily food costs by 40-60%

Travel during South African school terms (February-November excluding holidays) for 20-40% lower accommodation rates

Use group tours instead of private guides for cultural experiences to save 50-70% on activity costs

Relying exclusively on ride-sharing services instead of learning the minibus taxi system, which typically costs 4-6 times more

Eating only in Hatfield or Brooklyn areas without exploring local township restaurants, missing out on 60-80% food savings

Booking accommodation without considering location relative to public transport, leading to much higher daily transport costs