Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Kia Picanto
or similar
$26.21
per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$31.80
per day
Compact
Nissan Micra
or similar
$38.38
per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$47.15
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or similar
$39.46
/ per day
Standard
Toyota Quest Aut.
or similar
$68.47
/ per day
Minivan
Toyota Avanza
or similar
$85.48
/ per day
Premium
BMW 3 Series
or similar
$166.01
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:01 on 2023-01-23. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Country code
27
Average car rental price
$62.87 / per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Top 20 Locations near Downtown
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $26.21 per day11.7 km / 7.3 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $26.21 per day357.2 km / 222.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $24.00 per day655.8 km / 407.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Upington Airport from $21.36 per day664.6 km / 413.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $39.32 per day744.2 km / 462.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $21.36 per day820.3 km / 509.7 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $21.36 per day869.3 km / 540.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $21.36 per day911.0 km / 566.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Pietermaritzburg Airport from $21.36 per day1218.1 km / 756.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Constantia Kloof from $30.94 per day1249.0 km / 776.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $21.36 per day1266.2 km / 786.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Tambo International Airport from $21.36 per day1272.3 km / 790.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport from $86.15 per day1272.3 km / 790.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Durban Umhlanga Rocks from $21.36 per day1274.5 km / 791.9 miles away
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $21.36 per day1282.6 km / 797.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $21.36 per day1303.1 km / 809.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $21.36 per day1309.7 km / 813.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $26.96 per day1410.3 km / 876.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Nelspruit Riverside Park from $31.13 per day1525.2 km / 947.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $21.36 per day1539.8 km / 956.8 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 $16.31. 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 $46.08 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 Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
BLUU
9.13 / 10
Lowest rated company
First Car Rental
8.25 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$62.87
Lowest daily price
$26.21
Total cars available
78
Top 11 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2023
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, 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
Sun:08:00-13:00
Hertz
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$32 - $217
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
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$26 - $48
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
+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
Budget
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$42 - $185
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
Thrifty
+270214184137 / +27678019089
Hamilton House, Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$38 - $151
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
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
$42 - $177
Firefly
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$29 - $211
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
+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
Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$44 - $185
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
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$32 - $159
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