VAT is levied on nearly all goods and services, meals, accommodation etc. Foreign tourists may apply for a VAT refund on items purchased and taken out of the country, provided their total value exceeds R250. The main branch of the post office is the Hermanus Post Office in Main Road. Postnet in Hermanus offer postal services as well. Mail may be addressed Poste Restante to any post office.
Telephones are fully automatic with direct dialling to most countries.
Hermanus falls within the Vodacom and MTN cellular telephone networks. Hospitalisation is generally arranged through a medical practitioner, but visitors can go directly to the hospital in case of an emergency. Ambulance services may be reached on the emergency number Tel 10177. December When a public holiday happens to fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is regarded a holiday.