Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:39 on 2020-07-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Country code
27
Average car rental length
10 days
Economy car rental price
$13.79 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Top 20 Locations near Downtown
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $9.07 per day17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Stellenbosch (Downtown) from $9.07 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Hermanus (Downtown) from $9.07 per day93.6 km / 58.1 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $9.41 per day365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $9.07 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Upington Airport from $9.41 per day670.6 km / 416.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Port Elizabeth (Downtown) from $9.07 per day752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
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Car Rental in East London (Downtown) from $9.22 per day792.6 km / 492.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Sishen Airport from $10.20 per day822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $9.41 per day828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $9.07 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $9.41 per day919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Pietermaritzburg Airport from $9.41 per day1226.6 km / 762.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Johannesburg (Downtown) from $10.24 per day1265.9 km / 786.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Johannesburg (Downtown) from $9.47 per day1269.8 km / 789.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Durban (Downtown) from $11.31 per day1272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $9.41 per day1274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
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Car Rental at O.R. Tambo International Airport from $9.41 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $9.41 per day1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $10.24 per day1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest in Cape Town (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown) depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price in Cape Town (Downtown)
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle in Cape Town (Downtown) is April when prices for an Economy class start from $17.64. You can see that this is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting a car in October (when rental prices start at $49.84 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length in Cape Town (Downtown)?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in June the average rental period is 16 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month in Cape Town (Downtown)?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) in December, while the fewest number of travelers rent in June.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Chevrolet Spark | 5 | Small cars | |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Ford Ecosport | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Firefly | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota RAV 4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Bidvest | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Top 6 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2020
Hertz
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$10 - $52
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
+27214221480
49 Loop Street
$15 - $135
Keddy
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$11 - $43
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:08:00-14:00
Sun:07:00-14:00
Europcar
+270214215190
1 Lower Buitengracht, Foreshore, Cape Town
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:08:00-14:00
Sun:07:00-14:00
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$9 - $64
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 ZA
+270214184137 / +27678019089
Hamilton House, Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$12 - $57
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
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