MyCiTi Fares 2021/22
Fares are changing on 1 July 2021 but we're keeping them as low as we possibly can
Our fares are reviewed annually as part of the City of Cape Town's annual budget process. We know times are tough, so we are keeping costs as low as we can. Our distance-based fares will increase but most costs remain unchanged so you can still enjoy great value for money with safe, convenient, quality public transport.
Get a card without paying more
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): R85

Mover fares - save all day long
Distance band | Peak Fare | Off-peak (Saver) Fare | Example journeys |
0-5km | 9.90 | 7.40 | Omuramba – Century City Rail |
5-10km | 13.00 | 9.60 | Salt River – Civic Centre |
10-20km | 17.60 | 12.80 | Dunoon – Civic Centre |
20-30km | 20.40 | 15.60 | Big Bay - Civic Centre |
30-40km | 22.10 | 16.90 | Melkbosstrand – Sea Point |
40-50km | 23.50 | 19.10 | Atlantis – Century City |
50-60km | 25.80 | 21.50 | Atlantis - Adderley |
60km+ | 27.90 | 23.60 | Hout Bay - Atlantis |
Standard fares
Distance Band | Peak Fare | Off-peak (Saver) Fare | Example journeys |
0-5km | 11.90 | 8.90 | Omuramba – Century City Rail |
5-10km | 15.60 | 11.50 | Salt River – Civic Centre |
10-20km | 21.10 | 15.40 | Dunoon – Civic Centre |
20-30km | 24.50 | 18.60 | Big Bay - Civic Centre |
30-40km | 26.50 | 20.30 | Melkbosstrand – Sea Point |
40-50km | 28.30 | 22.90 | Atlantis – Century City |
50-60km | 30.90 | 25.70 | Atlantis - Adderley |
60km+ | 33.50 | 28.30 | Hout Bay - Atlantis |
Pay less to connect with the Airport
* Please note that the Airport service remains temporarily suspended due to Covid-19
The Airport premium charge 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: R49
Airport premium charge if travelling with Mover: R41
Load a package and save
Mover packages
The smallest Mover package has been reduced to R20 so more passengers can enjoy the benefits. Other packages are available in 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
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: R84
Full fare evasion penalty: R427