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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:02 on 2021-01-18. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Country code
27
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental car at Cape Town Airport! Then drive into Cape Town to explore the city’s center and its many and diverse neighborhoods. See the colorful buildings in Bo Kaap and try delicious spicy food in the Malay quarter. Park next to Table Mountain and take the cable car for a mountaintop aerial view of the city! Take a ferry to Robben Island to visit the former prison and learn more about the country’s tragic but fascinating history. This is where South African leader Nelson Mandela spent most of the years he served behind bars.
Drive to the Cape of Good Hope—famous for its penguins—where you might encounter antelopes, zebras, ostriches, and baboons, too. If you’re really brave, you can even dive with the sharks! Cape Town has many beautiful beaches, all within easy reach by car, with countless opportunities to do watersports.
Cape Town is a great destination, but the surrounding region has even more to offer. So why not choose a longer term car rental? Then you can explore the rest of South Africa or venture into neighboring Namibia or Botswana. You can even pick up your rental car at Cape Town Airport and drop it off in a different city. Start planning your Cape Town adventure now!
Cape Town Airport was greatly expanded for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is now the third busiest airport in Africa.
Find out more about renting a car in South Africa in our complete guide.
Top international routes
- Windhoek
- Dubai
- London
- Nairobi
- Addis Ababa
- Amsterdam
Main airlines
Fly Safair, Airlink, Mango, South African Airways, South African Express, and Air Namibia
Terminals
The single Cape Town Airport building is divided into two terminals, domestic and international, which are connected via the check-in area located in the center.
Location
The airport is about 20 km (12 miles) from the city center. Motorway N2 is the main road connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $40 per day
- Medium cars - from $26 per day
- Premium cars - from $48 per day
- Small cars - from $16 per day
- SUVs - from $54 per day
Car rental desks
Car rental offices are located across from the main airport building and can be reached via two pedestrian underground passageways.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many shops, as well as restaurants, cafés, ATMs, a currency exchange, several lounges, a medical service, and prayer rooms. Luggage storage is in the arrivals area of the domestic terminal. The airport provides assistance to travelers with reduced mobility, but you should get in touch in advance if this is needed. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Total Airport Industria, located at Montreal Drive, Boquinar Industrial Area, can be reached in less than five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Cape Town Airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Port Elizabeth (736 km / 457 mi)
- Johannesburg (1,397 km / 868 mi)
- George (415 km / 258 mi)
- Windhoek (1,489 km / 925 mi)
- East London (1,041 km / 647 mi)
- Maun (2,268 km / 1,409 mi)
Airport info
Cape Town Airport (CPT)
- IATA: CPT
- ICAO: FACT
- Name: Cape Town Airport (CPT)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 99,337
- Passengers (per year): 10,211,390
- Distance from City: 12.4 miles / 20 km SE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
Top 20 Locations near Cape Town Airport
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Car Rental Cape Town Century City from $17.20 per day8.6 km / 5.3 miles away
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Car Rental Cape Town Milnerton from $15.89 per day11.9 km / 7.4 miles away
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Car Rental Paarl Val De Vie from $17.20 per day51.9 km / 32.2 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $9.67 per day365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $9.67 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Upington Airport from $12.28 per day670.6 km / 416.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $9.04 per day752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Fort Hare University from $9.48 per day792.6 km / 492.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Sishen Airport from $9.66 per day822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $9.67 per day828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $9.67 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $9.67 per day919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Pietermaritzburg Airport from $12.28 per day1226.6 km / 762.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $12.69 per day1274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
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Car Rental at O.R. Tambo International Airport from $9.67 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $9.67 per day1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $12.69 per day1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $13.58 per day1317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $12.28 per day1418.8 km / 881.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Nelspruit Airport from $12.28 per day1524.9 km / 947.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Cape Town Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cape Town Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Cape Town Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Cape Town Airport is July when prices for an Economy class start from $22.70. You can see that this is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in November (when rental prices start at $78.87 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Cape Town Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in September the average rental period is 17 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 11 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Cape Town Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Cape Town Airport in January, while the fewest number of travelers rent in June.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Bidvest | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Datsun Go | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Bidvest | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Bidvest | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Firefly | VW Polo Sedan | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
FAQ
Is it possible to travel to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, or Zimbabwe with a rental car from Cape Town Airport?
Yes, It is possible to travel to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe from South Africa with a rental car. Customers need to inform the rental company in advance to get permission to cross any borders. The customer will be charged a cross-border fee for traveling to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, or Zimbabwe.
Is it possible to drive a rental car from Cape Town Airport off-road in South Africa?
Yes, off-road driving is possible, but only a few types of vehicles are allowed to drive off-road like SUV or 4WD vehicles. Customers need to ask for permission to drive off-road in advance from the car rental company. It is possible that customers might need to purchase tire and/or gravel road insurance from the car rental company to be able to drive off-road.
Can I rent a car at Cape Town Airport with a debit card?
Unfortunately, all car rental companies serving Cape Town Airport require a credit card on which the deposit can be held.
Our Customers Reviews
MB
United Arab Emirates
VW Polo
January 3, 2021
easy to drive around SA
HD
South Africa
Renault Clio
October 27, 2020
Excellent beauty world class all along all coastal areas
DK
United Kingdom
VW Polo
March 1, 2020
All easy. Good sineage so easy to navigate. Watch out for speed limits and less than courteous drivers
IT
South Africa
Kia Picanto
February 28, 2020
To get to enjoy your CT experience, I recommend that one rents a vehicle, even better, rent with Bidvest
RR
South Africa
Kia Picanto
February 14, 2020
Amazing place for vacation
ML
United Kingdom
Toyota Fortuner
January 20, 2020
The rental availability and airport location are very convenient. Prices are generally higher than the US but the service is excellent.
DB
South Africa
Toyota Corolla
July 14, 2019
Fantastic place to visit. So much to see and do.
RP
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
June 29, 2019
keep all bags in trunk, be sensible about where you drive at night
JM
Spain
VW Polo
March 29, 2019
Cape town is such a wonderful place to visit,so much to do and so much to see. The Constantia wine route very and the Franschhoek wine route also
Top 9 Suppliers at Cape Town Airport in 2021
+270219353000
Cape Town International Airport, 4 Matroosfontein Rd, Cape Town, 7525
$17 - $77
Working hours
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+27112309999
Cape Town Int. Airport
$14 - $130
+27219358600
CAR RENTAL TERMINAL
$13 - $47
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
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+27219358600
Car Rental Terminal, Parow East, 7501 Cape Town
$12 - $46
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
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Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
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+27219272750
Cape Town Intl Airport, Main Building Unit BG12, Central Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard 7525
$10 - $68
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
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+27219278800
Cape Town International Apt
$13 - $53
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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Avis
27219278800
Cape Town International Apt
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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+270219362121 / +270796878773
Unit BG6 Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, 7525
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
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GreenMotion
+27215559561 / +27836274411
341 Koeberg Road
$16 - $82
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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