Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
$20.04 per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10 or similar
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$22.17 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
$24.81 per day
Economy
Ford Figo AMB Hatch or similar
Ford Figo AMB Hatch
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$26.32 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$52.08 / per day
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$64.26 / per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$30.63 / per day
Full-size
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$43.99 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:11 on 2023-06-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$35.54 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.0
Average gasoline price
$1.21 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.08 per liter

Top 18 Locations near Downtown

  1. Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $20.04 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  2. Car Rental in Cape Town Franschhoek
    64.3 km / 40.0 miles away
  3. Car Rental at George Airport from $20.04 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  4. Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $17.52 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  5. Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $25.06 per day
    752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  6. Car Rental at Sishen Airport
    822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  7. Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $17.33 per day
    828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  8. Car Rental at East London Airport from $16.54 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  9. Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $20.04 per day
    919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  10. Car Rental in Durban (Downtown) from $23.51 per day
    1272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $20.04 per day
    1274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  12. Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport from $24.91 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  13. Car Rental at Tambo International Airport from $18.91 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $20.04 per day
    1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  15. Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $21.01 per day
    1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  16. Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $23.48 per day
    1317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  17. Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $18.82 per day
    1418.8 km / 881.6 miles away
  18. Car Rental at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $21.01 per day
    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)
$37.30
January
$47.39
February
$44.85
March
$39.06
April
$37.52
May
$33.68
June
$51.98
July
$51.93
August
$46.28
September
$39.65
October
$41.24
November
$45.40
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $33.68 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $51.98 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 rental length in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
8
April
7
May
11
June
9
July
7
August
8
September
10
October
10
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 June.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
187%
January
144%
February
150%
March
83%
April
52%
May
25%
June
27%
July
57%
August
35%
September
56%
October
140%
November
246%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Keddy, BLUU, Firefly, Hertz
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $20 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

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
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Keddy
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$35.54
Lowest daily price
$20.04
Total cars available
68

Top 11 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2023

Keddy
Keddy
Exceptional 9.1 / 8 reviews
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$24 - $176
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
Exceptional 9 / 24 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$20 - $179
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
Exceptional 9 / 18 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$25 - $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
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.9 / 46 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.8 / 17 reviews
+270214184137 / +27678019089
Hamilton House, Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$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:09:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 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
Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8.7 / 11 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$25 - $127
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
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.7 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
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
SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.5 / 3 reviews
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
$21 - $119
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
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5
27214241177
46 Strand Street
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
Excellent 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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