Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$15.42 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$21.93 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$28.92 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$35.03 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$47.44 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut. or similar
Toyota Quest Aut.
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$54.57 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium
Audi Q2 or similar
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
$68.61 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$118.54 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:47 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$49 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
8.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.25 per liter or $4.75 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter or $5.12 / 1 gallon

Top 19 Locations near Cape Town (Downtown)

  1. 1.1 km / 0.7 miles away
  2. 17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  3. 64.3 km / 40.0 miles away
  4. Car Rental at George Airport from $15.42 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  5. 663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  6. 752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  7. 822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  8. 828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  9. 877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. 919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  11. 1272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  12. 1274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  13. 1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. 1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  15. 1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  16. 1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  17. 1317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  18. 1418.8 km / 881.6 miles away
  19. 1548.1 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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
$37.86
January
$48.09
February
$45.52
March
$39.64
April
$38.08
May
$42.41
June
$38.85
July
$42.91
August
$46.03
September
$33.82
October
$31.16
November
$46.59
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $31.16 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $48.09 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 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
8
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
8
September
9
October
8
November
10
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 Cape Town (Downtown) in December, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
201%
January
155%
February
161%
March
90%
April
56%
May
25%
June
22%
July
42%
August
33%
September
61%
October
98%
November
258%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Keddy, Firefly, Hertz, Thrifty
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $15 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Keddy
9.2 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$48.81
Lowest daily price
$15.42
Total cars available
99

Top 10 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2023

Keddy
Exceptional 9.2 / 10 reviews
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$15 - $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
First Car Rental
Exceptional 9.1 / 32 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$19 - $110
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
BLUU
Exceptional 9.1 / 18 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$16 - $95
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.9 / 48 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$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
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 5 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich 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:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.7 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$21 - $165
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
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$22 - $115
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
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
$28 - $152
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$22 - $168
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
Bidvest
Bidvest
Very good 8.4 / 1 reviews
+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
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