Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or similar

$20.04
per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or similar

$22.17
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar

$24.81
per day
Economy
Ford Figo AMB Hatch
or similar

$26.32
per day
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Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar

$52.08
/ per day
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or similar

$64.26
/ per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar

$30.63
/ per day
Full-size
Mazda 3
or similar

$43.99
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:11 on 2023-06-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$35.54 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.21 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.08 per liter
Top 18 Locations near Downtown
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Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $20.04 per day17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
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64.3 km / 40.0 miles away
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Car Rental at George Airport from $20.04 per day365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Airport from $17.52 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $25.06 per day752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
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822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Kimberley Airport from $17.33 per day828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
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Car Rental at East London Airport from $16.54 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Bloemfontein Airport from $20.04 per day919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Durban (Downtown) from $23.51 per day1272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $20.04 per day1274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Johannesburg Airport from $24.91 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Tambo International Airport from $18.91 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Rental at King Shaka International Airport from $20.04 per day1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Pretoria Hatfield from $21.01 per day1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Wonderboom Airport from $23.48 per day1317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Richards Bay Airport from $18.82 per day1418.8 km / 881.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $21.01 per day1548.1 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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $33.68 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $51.98 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 January the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average rental length 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 Cape Town (Downtown) in December, 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 | First Car Rental, Keddy, BLUU, Firefly, Hertz |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
Lowest price | $20 per day |
Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
First Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Keddy
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$35.54
Lowest daily price
$20.04
Total cars available
68
Top 11 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2023
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$24 - $176
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
$20 - $179
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
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$25 - $103
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
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

Thrifty
+270214184137 / +27678019089
Hamilton House, Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$22 - $93
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
+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

Firefly
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
$25 - $127
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

Budget
27214241177
46 Strand Street
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
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
$21 - $119
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

Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
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

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
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