Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$16.05 per day
Downtown
Economy
Toyota Starlet or similar
Toyota Starlet
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$17.44 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$24.08 per day
Downtown
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$36.97 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
$39.33 per day
Downtown
Standard Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bidvest
$43.25 per day
Downtown
Premium
Audi Q2 or similar
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
$72.68 per day
Downtown
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$83.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:20 PM on 10/5/24. 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
$42 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
$1.36 per liter or $5.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.29 per liter or $4.87 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 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 $15.73 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  3. Cape Town Franschhoek
    64.3 km / 40 miles away
  4. George Airport from $16.04 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  5. Port Elizabeth Airport from $16.43 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $21.04 per day
    752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  7. Sishen Airport
    822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  8. Kimberley Airport from $15.83 per day
    828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  9. East London Airport from $15.83 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. Bloemfontein Airport from $16.15 per day
    919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  11. Downtown from $15.83 per day
    1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  12. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $15.83 per day
    1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  13. Johannesburg Airport from $25.11 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. Tambo International Airport from $14.31 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  15. King Shaka International Airport from $14.31 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  16. Pretoria Hatfield from $16.68 per day
    1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  17. Wonderboom Airport from $19.04 per day
    1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  18. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $16.06 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)
$33.96
January
$37.55
February
$38.60
March
$46.77
April
$40.33
May
$40.90
June
$38.60
July
$43.18
August
$34.08
September
$33.08
October
$31.46
November
$36.79
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $31.46 per day. This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 33% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $46.77 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 February the average rental period is 9 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
8
January
9
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
7
August
8
September
9
October
8
November
8
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
207%
January
170%
February
116%
March
70%
April
57%
May
24%
June
41%
July
71%
August
74%
September
84%
October
135%
November
152%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Hertz, First Car Rental, Keddy, Firefly, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Toyota Starlet 5 2 Small 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
Keddy
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Bidvest
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$41.71
Lowest daily price
$16.05
Total cars available
272

Top 13 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2024

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 39 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$16 - $144
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.7 / 14 reviews
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$20 - $103
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
$21 - $148
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 8.4 / 58 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$24 - $115
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 9 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$22 - $107
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$27 - $125
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
$16 - $143
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$38 - $181
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
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.9 / 3 reviews
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
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
Good 7.8 / 16 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$22 - $109
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
Carwiz
Carwiz
Good 7.7 / 1 review
+27211805670 / +27670625376
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
$20 - $135
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:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.7
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$27 - $125
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
Good 7.6 / 1 review
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
$29 - $255
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
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