Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$16.52 per day
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
Toyota Starlet
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$16.85 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bidvest
$24.52 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$37.67 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Monospace
Toyota Rumion or similar
Toyota Rumion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$41.33 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$62.49 per day
Premium
Audi Q2 or similar
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
$64.62 per day
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 4
  • 4
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$95.02 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:14 AM on 4/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$45 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.5 / 10
Average gas price
$1.22 per liter or $4.62 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.46 per gallon

Top 18 locations near Downtown

  1. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1.1 km / 0.7 miles away
  2. Cape Town Airport from $15.42 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  3. Cape Town Franschhoek
    64.3 km / 40 miles away
  4. George Airport from $16.81 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  5. Port Elizabeth Airport from $17.63 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $22.14 per day
    752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  7. Sishen Airport
    822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  8. Kimberley Airport from $15.13 per day
    828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  9. East London Airport from $18.09 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. Bloemfontein Airport from $15.42 per day
    919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  11. Downtown from $15.13 per day
    1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  12. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $12.94 per day
    1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  13. Johannesburg Airport from $22.94 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. Tambo International Airport from $13.73 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  15. King Shaka International Airport from $14.34 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  16. Pretoria Hatfield from $17.22 per day
    1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  17. Wonderboom Airport from $18.98 per day
    1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  18. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $15.20 per day
    1,548.1 km / 961.9 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Cape Town (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
$39.51
January
$44.47
February
$32.50
March
$40.88
April
$41.78
May
$42.37
June
$40.00
July
$44.89
August
$35.31
September
$38.06
October
$34.66
November
$41.51
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $32.50 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $44.89 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cape Town (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
7
August
8
September
7
October
9
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Cape Town (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
202%
January
150%
February
158%
March
80%
April
63%
May
27%
June
45%
July
77%
August
81%
September
75%
October
121%
November
121%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $17 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Enterprise Hyundai Grand i10 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Toyota Quest 4 2 Large cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
Toyota Quest
4/29/23
The drive along Chapman's Peak was cool, but Gordon's Bay near Kleinmond was better.
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
1/4/23
Photo 1 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 2 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 3 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 4 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 5 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23)

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$44.88
Lowest daily price
$16.52
Total cars available
200

Top 15 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.7 / 13 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$20 - $116
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 44 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$17 - $109
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 15 reviews
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$19 - $114
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.6 / 20 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$27 - $106
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
$17 - $742
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 18:00
Tue:
06:00 - 18:00
Wed:
06:00 - 18:00
Thu:
06:00 - 18:00
Fri:
06:00 - 18:00
Sat:
06:00 - 18:00
Sun:
06:00 - 18:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 63 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$24 - $106
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 13:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
+27112305000
26 Chiappini Street
$24 - $106
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$27 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
+27211805670 / +27824438716
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
$27 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 12:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand St
$24 - $132
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.8 / 18 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$21 - $91
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 16:00
Tue:
09:00 - 16:00
Wed:
09:00 - 16:00
Thu:
09:00 - 16:00
Fri:
09:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand St
$25 - $139
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$46 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Bidvest
Bidvest
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
$25 - $68
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+27214215190
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
$25 - $68
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 22, 2025
Online booking simple and straight…
Online booking simple and straight forward.
Paul Whitfield
Apr 22, 2025
Nice car, good value and friendly service.
Overall, renting a car from Viaggiare was a good experience. It was a good value, and the car was nice and clean. Thank you.
Rick
Apr 22, 2025
Everything was great.
Everything was great.
Nicole Lang
Apr 22, 2025
It was so easy to understand the…
It was so easy to understand the system. Everything was so easy. Save so much time. I will use this company more often.
Bill T
Apr 22, 2025
Doing it the right way !
Easy, professional, details clear.
Pedro
Apr 22, 2025
Comptetitive prices and smooth online booking
The prices are competitive and the online process is smooth and easy.
BA, Bristol
Apr 22, 2025
cars
it was quick and easy
Florival DeMenezes
Apr 22, 2025
Easy to contact/pick up and the car was…
Easy to contact/pick up and the car was perfect. Very friendly and quick service.
Carly
Apr 22, 2025
The service I receive was fairly well…
The service I receive was fairly well and on time.
Ernst Hochapfel
Apr 21, 2025
Kamila was extremely helpful and…
Kamila was extremely helpful and promptly sorted my issue! I am looking forward to using DiscoverCars this year.
Robert Page
Apr 21, 2025
Easy from start from to finish
Easy from start from to finish
Ian Williams
Apr 21, 2025
Perfect ,easy
Perfect ,easy
Tomas Rajeckas
Apr 21, 2025
Good service and clean car
Booked online. Pickup and return of the car was really easy. Very good service and no problems at all. Remember always to take pictures of the car yourself. The car was very clean.
Rasmus
Apr 21, 2025
Ease of booking and good choice of cars
Ease of booking and good choice of cars
Stephen Connelly
Apr 21, 2025
No glitches with the booking
No glitches with the booking. Customer service helped us understand how to use a credit we have. Thanks!
Rob
Apr 21, 2025
No problem with booking
No problem with booking
John Sore

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