Driving the South African Garden Route is actually much more affordable than you might imagine. Especially when compared to a stay for a similar length of time in Cape Town. Accommodation is very affordable and if you are traveling on the US dollar or Euro, your money will go far when spent in South African Rand.

Below are some estimated costs to help you budget for your Garden Route itinerary.

Transportation:

$30/day for a baseline small model car rental
$50/day for a baseline small car rental with automatic transmission
$65/day for the base model campervan rental
Accommodation:

$30/night for a campsite, including tariffs
$15-$30/night for a bed in a backpackers lodge
$100/night for a mid-range hotel or guesthouse stay
$200+/night for a luxury hotel stay
Food & Drink:

$5-$10 per person for breakfast
$10-$15 per person per meal at a cafe or lunch spot
$20-$35 per person per meal at a fancy restaurant including drinks