MyCiTi Fares 2020/21
Fares are changing on 1 July 2020 but MyCiTi is still the affordable way to get around
The MyCiTi fares are reviewed each year as part of the City of Cape Town's annual budget process. During these uncertain times, we are keeping fares as low as possible. As of 1 July 2020, most costs will remain unchanged or be reduced to make it easier for you to access convenient, affordable transport.
Get a card for the same price
You need a myconnect card loaded with money to use MyCiTi. The myconnect card is a bank card which expires, so remember to check the expiry date. They are available from any station kiosk and participating retailers. Keep your myconnect slip card in a safe place.
myconnect card: R35
Card expiry replacement fee: R22

Ideal for a once-off journey, single-trip cards are available at any MyCiTi station kiosk. Each card is valid for a single trip anywhere on the MyCiTi system within two years of purchase. To get the real benefit of the MyCiTi service, opt for a myconnect card instead.
Single-trip card (exc Airport): R30
Single-trip card (inc Airport): R80

Mover fares - save all day long
Distance band | Peak Fare | Off-peak (Saver) Fare | Example journeys |
0-5km | 9.20 | 6.90 | Omuramba – Century City Rail |
5-10km | 12.10 | 8.90 | Salt River – Civic Centre |
10-20km | 16.60 | 12.00 | Dunoon – Civic Centre |
20-30km | 19.30 | 14.70 | Mitchells Plain - Civic Centre |
30-40km | 20.90 | 16.00 | Kuyasa – Sea Point/Civic Centre |
40-50km | 22.40 | 18.10 | Atlantis – Century City |
50-60km | 24.40 | 20.30 | Atlantis - Adderley |
60km+ | 26.10 | 22.00 | Kapteinsklip - Melkbosstrand |
Standard fares
Distance Band | Peak Fare | Off-peak (Saver) Fare | Example journeys |
0-5km | 11.10 | 8.20 | Omuramba – Century City Rail |
5-10km | 14.60 | 10.70 | Salt River – Civic Centre |
10-20km | 19.90 | 14.40 | Dunoon – Civic Centre |
20-30km | 23.10 | 17.60 | Mitchells Plain - Civic Centre |
30-40km | 25.10 | 19.20 | Kuyasa – Sea Point/Civic Centre |
40-50km | 26.90 | 21.70 | Atlantis – Century City |
50-60km | 29.30 | 24.40 | Atlantis - Adderley |
60km+ | 31.40 | 26.40 | Kapteinsklip - Melkbosstrand |
Pay less to connect with the Airport
The Airport premium charge has been reduced as indicated below. This amount is charged in addition to the distance-based fare when you tap in or out at the Airport station.
Airport premium charge if travelling with Standard: R47
Airport premium charge if travelling with Mover: R39
Load a package and save
Mover packages
Mover packages are still available in amounts of R35, R50, R60, R80, R100, R150, R200, R300, R400 and R600. Load a Mover package at a station kiosk, cash-accepting Absa ATM or participating retailer and save on fares at all times.
Day Passes
Enjoy unlimited travel on all routes for 1, 3 or 7 days.
1 Day Pass: R70
3 Day Pass: R160
7 Day Pass: R230
Monthly Pass
Enjoy unlimited travel on as many routes as you wish for one calendar month.
Monthly Pass: R790
Penalties remain unchanged
Penalty charges apply if you don’t tap in or out correctly. Tap in by holding your card against the validator whenever you enter a station or board a bus at a stop and tap out by doing the same when you leave.
First two penalties: R15
Subsequent penalties: R30
Penalty at Airport station: R85
Full fare evasion penalty: R407