Cost to drive from Cape Town to George
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 · Fuel: R23.36/L inland (updated 2026-04-01)
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Toll breakdown
Class I (standard car) · mainline plazas only · effective 1 March 2026
No mainline toll plazas on this route — it's toll-free.
Return trip: R 0,00 in tolls · Source: foresightpublications.co.za
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| Vehicle | Fuel / Elec. | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | R 532,37 | R 532,37 |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 | R 642,87 | R 642,87 |
| Toyota Fortuner | R 803,58 | R 803,58 |
| Toyota Hilux | R 853,81 | R 853,81 |
| Ford Ranger | R 813,63 | R 813,63 |
| Mercedes-Benz C200 | R 673,00 | R 673,00 |
| BMW 3 Series | R 622,78 | R 622,78 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | R 783,49 | R 783,49 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | R 431,93 | R 431,93 |
| Tesla Model 3 | R 173,63 | R 173,63 |
| Tesla Model Y | R 196,94 | R 196,94 |
| BYD Atto 3 | R 178,29 | R 178,29 |
Toll gates on the N2 from Cape Town to George
Mainline toll plazas only — ramp tolls apply to specific exits and are not included in the total.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (one way) | R 0.00 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Cost by vehicle — Cape Town to George
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo
5.9L/100km
R 593
Toyota Corolla Quest
7L/100km
R 703
Toyota Starlet
5.4L/100km
R 542
Suzuki Swift
4.4L/100km
R 442
Suzuki Baleno
5.4L/100km
R 542
Haval Jolion
8.1L/100km
R 814
Volkswagen Polo
5.3L/100km
R 532
Volkswagen Golf 8
6.4L/100km
R 643
Toyota Corolla Cross
8.1L/100km
R 814
Hyundai i20
5.8L/100km
R 583
Kia Picanto
5.2L/100km
R 522
Renault Clio
5.7L/100km
R 573
Tips for saving money on this trip
Fuel economy matters more than tolls on longer routes. A Polo 1.0 TSI uses about 38% less fuel than a Fortuner over the same distance. On the Cape Town to George trip (430km), that difference can be R200–R500 depending on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure and speed have a measurable effect. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel use by up to 3%. Driving at 110km/h instead of 120km/h can reduce fuel consumption by 10–15% on a highway trip.
Toll payments. All major toll plazas on this route now accept contactless tap-and-go card payments — no need to keep cash. E-tags (Sanral e-toll) no longer apply in Gauteng as the e-toll system was scrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any tolls from Cape Town to George?
No. The N2 from Cape Town to George has no toll plazas. The nearest toll (Tsitsikamma) is about 260km east of George, near Storms River.
How long is the drive from Cape Town to George?
The drive is approximately 430km via the N2 and takes about 4.5 hours. The route passes through Mossel Bay before reaching George.