{"id":77,"date":"2016-06-08T08:06:40","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T08:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conference.oeconsortium.org\/2017\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2016-07-14T15:23:10","modified_gmt":"2016-07-14T15:23:10","slug":"logistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conference.oeconsortium.org\/2017\/logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The South African Rand (ZAR, abbreviated R) is the national currency. \u00a0You can see current exchange rates at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/#<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oanda.com\/currency\/converter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.oanda.com\/currency\/converter\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation from Cape Town International Airport to the City Center <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town International Airport is approximately 25 km from the center of Cape Town and will take approximately 20 minutes to travel by car. \u00a0Transportation options from the airport include taxis, shuttles, bus or car hire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxis are available outside the airport and will cost approximately R350-R450 to the city center. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport shuttles can be booked online in advance and will take you from the airport to any point in Cape Town, starting at R200. Some shuttle companies include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airportshuttlecapetown.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.airportshuttlecapetown.co.za\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.capetownshuttles.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.capetownshuttles.co.za\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shuttletocapetownairport.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.shuttletocapetownairport.co.za\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/airportshuttlebus.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/airportshuttlebus.co.za\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MyCiti bus provides regular shuttle bus service from the airport into the city. There is a MyCiti kiosk at the airport where you can purchase a single ticket or reusable card if you plan to use the bus frequently during your stay. \u00a0The fare from the airport to the city center is R85 and busses leave the airport every 30 minutes. \u00a0More information is available at: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/myciti.org.za\/en\/routes\/airport-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/myciti.org.za\/en\/routes\/airport-service\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Hire companies include Europcar, Hertz, Avis and others. \u00a0Rates and requirements vary by car type, length of rental and company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South African Visitor Visa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An entry visa for\u00a0South Africa may be required. \u00a0Please see <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.home-affairs.gov.za\/index.php\/immigration-services\/exempt-countries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.home-affairs.gov.za\/index.php\/immigration-services\/exempt-countries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine if you will need to apply for a South African visitor visa. \u00a0If you would like a letter of support for your visa from the conference organizers, we will be able to issue one only once you are fully registered for the conference. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South African Rand (ZAR, abbreviated R) is the national currency. \u00a0You can see current exchange rates at http:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/# \u00a0or https:\/\/www.oanda.com\/currency\/converter\/ Transportation from Cape Town International Airport to the City Center Cape Town International Airport is approximately 25 km from the center of Cape Town and will take approximately 20 minutes to travel by car. 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