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
$14.08 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
$16.15 per day
Compact SUV
Chery Tiggo or similar
Chery Tiggo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$23.61 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$38.21 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$47.51 per day
Premium
Audi Q2 or similar
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
$65.52 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$84.21 per day
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 4
  • 4
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$87.32 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:14 AM on 4/21/25. 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
$47 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 $4.61 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.25 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 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 $13.75 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  3. Cape Town Franschhoek
    64.3 km / 40 miles away
  4. George Airport from $14.23 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  5. Port Elizabeth Airport from $13.43 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $22.34 per day
    752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  7. Sishen Airport
    822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  8. Kimberley Airport from $14.48 per day
    828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  9. East London Airport from $14.32 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. Bloemfontein Airport from $14.79 per day
    919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  11. Downtown from $14.48 per day
    1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  12. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $12.28 per day
    1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  13. Johannesburg Airport from $19.91 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. Tambo International Airport from $13.45 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  15. King Shaka International Airport from $13.67 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  16. Pretoria Hatfield from $13.71 per day
    1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  17. Wonderboom Airport from $19.59 per day
    1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  18. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $14.57 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)
$39.68
January
$44.66
February
$32.64
March
$41.71
April
$41.96
May
$42.55
June
$40.17
July
$44.63
August
$35.46
September
$38.23
October
$34.81
November
$41.81
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $32.64 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 27% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $44.66 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 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
6
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
200%
January
149%
February
157%
March
90%
April
62%
May
26%
June
45%
July
74%
August
81%
September
74%
October
119%
November
122%
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 $14 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

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 Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Enterprise Hyundai Grand i10 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Toyota Quest 4 2 Large cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Hertz 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
Europcar
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$47.08
Lowest daily price
$14.08
Total cars available
231

Top 15 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.7 / 13 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$21 - $112
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 / 44 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$14 - $111
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 15 reviews
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$20 - $110
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
$27 - $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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
$17 - $98
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 63 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$24 - $107
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
+27112305000
26 Chiappini Street
$24 - $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 - 12:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$27 - $124
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
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
+27211805670 / +27824438716
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
$16 - $173
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand St
$25 - $136
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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.8 / 18 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$22 - $92
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
Bidvest
Bidvest
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
$25 - $69
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand St
$26 - $146
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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$47 - $124
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+27214215190
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
$47 - $124
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 25, 2025
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Lars søvsø
Apr 25, 2025
Easy and fast.
Easy and fast.
Brian Fraser
Apr 25, 2025
Great prices seamless booking
Great prices seamless booking
Alper Utku
Apr 25, 2025
Easy to use
Easy to use, competitive prices.
Robert Allen
Apr 25, 2025
easy booking
easy booking
Maaike
Apr 25, 2025
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
David Smith
Apr 25, 2025
easy to book
easy to book. good price
maria stevens
Apr 25, 2025
Simple and straightforward
Simple and straightforward, competitive prices
Erick Savoye
Apr 25, 2025
Fast and best price
Fast and best price
Kerry Bartley
Apr 25, 2025
No Hassles.
No frills car and no hassles. Car had a few scrapes etc at pick up but no fuss made to record. No fuss made at drop off either . Was not full to full as contract so they gained a little fuel. Collection at airport was very efficient.
Allan
Apr 25, 2025
easy peasy
easy transaction. I like in terminal pickup.
John Barbetta
Apr 25, 2025
good value for money
good value for money
Kocsis Istvan
Apr 25, 2025
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Mariusz
Apr 24, 2025
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Fatih Sari
Apr 24, 2025
Great service
Great service, reasonable prices, good that I decided to go for a full cover. Rented a car on my trip everything was good till the last day on holiday. Someone scratched our car. I called the DiscoverCars.com helpline; I was pleasantly surprised with the quick answer, and agent Gunta was very reassuring not to worry about a thing. On my return home, I filled in a full coverage claim, which was successful. Max promptly, in about 2 days, reviewed the case and initiated the money which I had to pay to the rental company for damage, to be paid back into my account.
Martins Skujans
Apr 24, 2025
fast and clear
fast and clear
Ivan Abud

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