Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$28.90
per day
Economy
Suzuki Celerio
or similar
$30.10
per day
Compact
Toyota Etios
or similar
$35.02
per day
Economy Elite
VW Polo
or similar
$47.83
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or similar
$66.92
/ per day
Premium
BMW 3 series
or similar
$94.52
/ per day
Full-size
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$126.20
/ per day
Intermediate
VW Polo Sedan
or similar
$43.74
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:02 on 2022-07-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Awards
World Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website 2020
World Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Booking App 2020
2021 Magellan Awards Silver Winner
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
2021 FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies
2020 FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2020
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Country code
27
Economy car rental price
$43.17 / per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.38 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.61 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.23 / 1 liter
Top 20 Locations near Downtown
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Car Rental at Paarl Val De Vie from $36.20 per day18.2 km / 11.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $28.90 per day48.0 km / 29.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Cape Town Milnerton from $36.81 per day54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Cape Town Century City from $35.13 per day56.2 km / 34.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront from $64.45 per day64.3 km / 39.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Mossel Bay Die Voor Bay from $41.90 per day276.6 km / 171.9 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $25.52 per day301.0 km / 187.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Plettenberg Bay Beacon Island from $41.90 per day393.3 km / 244.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $25.52 per day599.5 km / 372.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Upington Airport from $25.52 per day645.4 km / 401.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $31.63 per day688.1 km / 427.6 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Fort Hare University from $8.07 per day728.7 km / 452.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $25.52 per day780.5 km / 485.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Sishen Airport from $8.23 per day788.4 km / 489.9 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $25.52 per day813.3 km / 505.4 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Quenera North from $56.46 per day823.8 km / 511.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $25.52 per day865.8 km / 538.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Potchefstroom Baillie Park from $47.36 per day1107.8 km / 688.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Pietermaritzburg Airport from $25.52 per day1165.8 km / 724.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Durban Umbogintwini from $47.36 per day1192.3 km / 740.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest in Cape Town (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown) depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price in Cape Town (Downtown)
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle in Cape Town (Downtown) is April when prices for an Economy class start from $15.45. You can see that this is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting a car in October (when rental prices start at $43.65 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 in Cape Town (Downtown)?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in June the average rental period is 16 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month in Cape Town (Downtown)?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) in December, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty ZA | Hyundai i10 Grand | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| BLUU | Toyota Etios | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| BLUU | Audi A3 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
BLUU
8.86 / 10
Lowest rated company
First Car Rental
8.25 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$43.17
Lowest daily price
$9.12
Total cars available
72
Top 11 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2022
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$32 - $97
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
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$36 - $144
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
Budget
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$42 - $56
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
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$29 - $93
Working hours
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
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$29 - $133
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
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
$42 - $170
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$35 - $140
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
Bidvest
+214185232
Corner of Bree and Riebeek Streets (33 Bree Street)
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-14:00
Sun:08:00-14:00
Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$42 - $56
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
+270214184137 / +27678019089
Hamilton House, Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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:09:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$30 - $183
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00