Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Renault Kwid or similar
Renault Kwid
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
$12.06 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$16.29 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bidvest
$22.30 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$28.53 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 2
  • 6
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Woodford Car Hire
$34.57 per day
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$35.08 per day
Full-size Monospace
Hyundai Staria or similar
Hyundai Staria
  • 8
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$80.41 per day
Premium
Mercedes C Class or similar
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$83.25 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:44 PM on 6/28/25. 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
$39 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 $4.63 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.46 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.35 per liter or $5.09 per gallon

Top 17 locations near Downtown

  1. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1.1 km / 0.7 miles away
  2. Cape Town Airport from $11.30 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  3. Cape Town Franschhoek
    64.3 km / 40 miles away
  4. George Airport from $14.73 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  5. Port Elizabeth Airport from $14.31 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $21.97 per day
    752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  7. Sishen Airport
    822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  8. Kimberley Airport from $15.09 per day
    828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  9. East London Airport from $14.06 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. Bloemfontein Airport from $15.41 per day
    919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  11. Downtown from $15.09 per day
    1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  12. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $15.41 per day
    1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  13. Tambo International Airport from $13.93 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. King Shaka International Airport from $14.36 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  15. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.64 per day
    1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  16. Wonderboom Airport from $21.04 per day
    1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  17. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.03 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)
$40.71
January
$45.82
February
$34.71
March
$38.93
April
$27.85
May
$27.48
June
$37.29
July
$46.10
August
$36.39
September
$39.22
October
$35.59
November
$42.90
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $27.48 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $46.10 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 June, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
5
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
198%
January
147%
February
140%
March
97%
April
55%
May
38%
June
58%
July
77%
August
80%
September
74%
October
115%
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 $12 per day
Cheapest supplier Carwiz

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 Celerio 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Hyundai Grand i10 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
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
Woodford Car Hire
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$39.06
Lowest daily price
$12.06
Total cars available
245

Top 16 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2025

Woodford Car Hire
Woodford Car Hire
Exceptional 9.1 / 0 reviews
+27214954000
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
$21 - $108
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 13 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$23 - $121
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 8.8 / 7 reviews
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
$29 - $147
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.7 / 15 reviews
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$21 - $117
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 / 46 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$15 - $117
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
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.6 / 20 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$15 - $117
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
+27112305000
26 Chiappini Street
$15 - $117
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
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
+27100072054
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
$12 - $161
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 63 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$18 - $85
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$20 - $99
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand St
$24 - $66
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand St
$25 - $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 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$20 - $99
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
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
$22 - $93
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 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
FOX
FOX
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+27214215190
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
$22 - $93
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
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8 / 18 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$16 - $73
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 8, 2025
Quick move
They did well
R. Dassoni
Jul 8, 2025
easy, transparent and swift
on the day of purchase: easy to compare, transparent about cost and full insurance cover
jack
Jul 8, 2025
👌👌👌👌
............
Anita Elsrud
Jul 8, 2025
GOOD EXPERIENCE
GOOD EXPERIENCE
Maris Lizdiks
Jul 8, 2025
It was very fast and clean
It was very fast and clean
KRESIMIR BURIC
Jul 8, 2025
Best car rental every think perfect
Best car rental every think perfect
mohamed
Jul 8, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking, good prices and reputable car rental companies.
Ms Kaufmann
Jul 8, 2025
Fantastic deal and easy search
Fantastic deal and easy search
James Gilbert
Jul 8, 2025
Simple and fast.
Simple and fast.
MACIEJ SZCZECINSKI
Jul 8, 2025
Very good support!!!
Very good support!!!
Customer a.Ponomarev
Jul 8, 2025
It was easy to make a reservation
It was easy to make a reservation
ISAO TAIRA
Jul 8, 2025
Process was simple and quick
Process was simple and quick. Instructions were clear
Khalid Ozair
Jul 8, 2025
Overall great and seamless experience…
Overall great and seamless experience with discover cars over my rental.
HOODA
Jul 8, 2025
price
easy and best price
HANS - PETER SCHEIBBNER
Jul 8, 2025
ease of process
ease of process
Merlinda Stettler
Jul 8, 2025
Easy and comod
Easy and comod
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