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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$13.39
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
$20.51
per day
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8.4
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
$23.35
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.57
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$14.80
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Suzuki Celerio
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$15.76
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$16.32
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$16.83
per day
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8.4
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
$16.84
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$17.04
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$17.41
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
$17.59
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$17.74
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$18.25
per day
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8.4
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Volkswagen Polo
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Manual
5
A/C
4
$18.53
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$18.69
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$18.75
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$19.59
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$19.93
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$20.05
per day
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Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop No. 2 Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Street, Cnr. Buitengracht, Cape Town
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Downtown
Shop No. 2 Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Street, Cnr. Buitengracht, Cape Town
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$20.15
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$20.38
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
$20.85
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$20.96
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$21.08
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$21.32
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$21.35
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$21.50
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$21.61
per day
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8.4
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$21.83
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
$21.95
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$22.78
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.94
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$23.82
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$24.00
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$24.16
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Honda Amaze
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$24.78
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$24.99
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Chery Tiggo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.91
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$27.81
per day
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8.3
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$28.30
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.35
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Quest
or similar Standard
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$28.85
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$29.17
per day
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8.3
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$29.29
per day
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Downtown
Shop No. 2 Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Street, Cnr. Buitengracht, Cape Town
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Downtown
Shop No. 2 Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Street, Cnr. Buitengracht, Cape Town
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Chery Tiggo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$29.36
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.59
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Downtown
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.76
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Kia Pegas
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$30.49
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop No. 2 Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Street, Cnr. Buitengracht, Cape Town
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Downtown
Shop No. 2 Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Street, Cnr. Buitengracht, Cape Town
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$30.54
per day
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8.3
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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46 Strand Street
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 17 locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cape Town (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$33 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%
Average gas price
$1.43 per liter or $5.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.34 per liter or $5.07 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon
Rating
8.5 / 10
Top 17 locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom $15.90 per day1.1 km / 0.68 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $12.92 per day17.4 km / 10.81 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- George Airportfrom $14.77 per day365.1 km / 226.86 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $15.07 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $21.31 per day752.4 km / 467.52 miles away
- Sishen Airport822.8 km / 511.26 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $14.77 per day828.2 km / 514.62 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.77 per day877.5 km / 545.25 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $14.77 per day919.3 km / 571.23 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.73 per day1,272.2 km / 790.51 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $12.85 per day1,274.1 km / 791.69 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $13.04 per day1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $13.32 per day1,291.2 km / 802.31 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $14.77 per day1,311.1 km / 814.68 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $14.77 per day1,317.6 km / 818.72 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.77 per day1,548.1 km / 961.94 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
B
BLUU
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
C
Woodford Car Hire
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
D
Keddy
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
E
Firefly
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
When to book in Cape Town (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $25 | A good deal $18 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
$34
$17
$0
$27
in January
Jan
$31
in February
Feb
$27
in March
Mar
$28
in April
Apr
$23
in May
May
$27
in June
Jun
$30
in July
Jul
$31
in August
Aug
$29
in September
Sep
$30
in October
Oct
$28
in November
Nov
$30
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $23.40 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 24% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $30.81 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.
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 Cape Town (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
2 times in January
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
1.4 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.2 times in December
Dec
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 May the average rental period is 10 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
6
0
9 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, Hertz, Enterprise, BLUU, First Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $13 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | SUV |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | SUV |
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Vitz | 4 | Small car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown)
8.0
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Volkswagen T-Cross
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Apr 29, 2023
Bruce S.
Toyota Quest
The drive along Chapman's Peak was cool, but Gordon's Bay near Kleinmond was better.
Jan 4, 2023
Paul B.
Volkswagen Polo
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$33
Lowest daily price
$13
Total cars available
179
Top 10 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2026
Enterprise
9.2
Excellent
20 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$13–$106
per day
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
+27219347165
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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8.8
Very Good
34 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$21–$74
per day
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
+270214185232
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Woodford Car Hire
8.8
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.2
$16–$70
per day
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
+27214954000
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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8.7
Very Good
15 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
$15–$99
per day
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
+27214215190
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Firefly
8.4
Good
24 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$16–$80
per day
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
+27214106800
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Mon
07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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08:00-13:00
Dollar
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
$17–$82
per day
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
+27214106800
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Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
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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
8.4
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.7
$18–$157
per day
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925 366
+27100072054
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Mon
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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09:00-12:00
Avis
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.8
$20–$54
per day
46 Strand Street
27214241177
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-12:00
Budget
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$19–$32
per day
46 Strand Street
27214241177
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-12:00
FOX
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
+27214215190
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
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