Renting a car when visiting Hoedspruit is one of the only ways to access the town and allows you to explore the national park and game reserves in the area if you choose to do a self-drive.

The quaint town of Hoedspruit is small enough to explore on foot, and public transport in the town is very limited. You can also take a guided walking safari through Kruger National Park and there are many places in the surrounding area to take scenic walks and go hiking.

Public transportation is limited in Hoedspruit. There are various transfer and shuttle companies that transport travelers to the attractions outside of town.