Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)
700+ Trusted Suppliers:
Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or similar
$18.76
per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$20.43
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar
$24.16
per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$32.89
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
$57.68
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$63.27
per day
Premium
Audi Q2
or similar
$77.52
per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
$90.65
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:51 AM on 12/14/24. 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
$48 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%
Average gas price
$1.30 per liter or $4.94 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.45 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.51 per liter or $5.72 per gallon
Top 18 locations near Downtown
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1.1 km / 0.7 miles away
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17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
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64.3 km / 40 miles away
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365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
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822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
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828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
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877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
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1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
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1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
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1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
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1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
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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)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $32.00 per day. This is 13% cheaper than the yearly average and 30% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $45.47 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.
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 February the average rental period is 9 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
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
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | Hertz, First Car Rental, Keddy, Firefly, Europcar |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
Lowest price | $19 per day |
Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 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.
BS
Canada
Toyota Quest
4/29/23
The drive along Chapman's Peak was cool, but Gordon's Bay near Kleinmond was better.
PB
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
1/4/23
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Keddy
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$48.17
Lowest daily price
$18.76
Total cars available
211
Top 14 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2024
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$23 - $158
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
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$19 - $115
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
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$26 - $148
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
$24 - $163
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
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$22 - $102
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
Enterprise
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
$44 - $231
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
Thrifty
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$24 - $116
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
+27211805670 / +27670625376
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
$23 - $178
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 - 17:00
Sun:09:00 - 12:00
Budget
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$19 - $99
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
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$24 - $116
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
Firefly
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$20 - $101
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
Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$19 - $100
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
Bidvest
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
$34 - $99
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
FOX
+27214215190
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
$34 - $99
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
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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