Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of rental car
- Top 17 locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cape Town (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 16 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2025
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Travel information
Top 17 locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfrontfrom €12.66 per day1.1 km / 0.68 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom €9.57 per day17.4 km / 10.81 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- George Airportfrom €12.97 per day365.1 km / 226.86 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom €12.00 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom €18.73 per day752.4 km / 467.52 miles away
- Sishen Airport822.8 km / 511.26 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom €13.65 per day828.2 km / 514.62 miles away
- East London Airportfrom €12.00 per day877.5 km / 545.25 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom €13.78 per day919.3 km / 571.23 miles away
- Durban (Downtown)from €13.65 per day1,272.2 km / 790.51 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom €13.68 per day1,274.1 km / 791.69 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom €11.86 per day1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom €12.87 per day1,291.2 km / 802.31 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom €16.10 per day1,311.1 km / 814.68 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom €19.54 per day1,317.6 km / 818.72 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom €14.59 per day1,548.1 km / 961.94 miles away
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When to book in Cape Town (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month August | ||
Average price €26 | A good deal €17 | Cheapest supplier Carwiz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€35
in January
€39
in February
€29
in March
€33
in April
€24
in May
€23
in June
€29
in July
€39
in August
€31
in September
€33
in October
€30
in November
€37
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average €23.45 per day. This is 8% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €39.34 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.
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.
2 times in January
1.5 times in February
1.5 times in March
Same as average in April
0.6 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.8 times in August
0.8 times in September
0.7 times in October
1.1 times in November
1.2 times in December
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 June, the average rental period is only 5 days.
11 days in January
8 days in February
8 days in March
7 days in April
6 days in May
5 days in June
6 days in July
7 days in August
8 days in September
7 days in October
9 days in November
9 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €10 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Enterprise | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUV |
First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown)





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