Car Rental in Stellenbosch (Downtown)

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Downtown, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
€13.79 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€17.82 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bidvest
€18.70 per day
Economy Elite
VW Polo or similar
VW Polo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
€27.96 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or similar
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
€32.49 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
€53.63 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€68.07 per day
Full-size SUV
Haval H6 or similar
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
€52.62 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:16 AM on 7/10/25. 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
€36 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
€1.05 per liter or €3.98 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.01 per liter or €3.83 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.16 per liter or €4.38 per gallon

Top 18 locations near Downtown

  1. Cape Town Airport from €9.57 per day
    23.8 km / 14.8 miles away
  2. Cape Town Franschhoek
    24.2 km / 15 miles away
  3. Downtown from €10.05 per day
    40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
  4. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
  5. George Airport from €12.97 per day
    324.8 km / 201.8 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Airport from €12.00 per day
    623.3 km / 387.3 miles away
  7. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from €18.77 per day
    712.2 km / 442.5 miles away
  8. Kimberley Airport from €13.69 per day
    799.9 km / 497 miles away
  9. Sishen Airport
    803.1 km / 499 miles away
  10. East London Airport from €12.00 per day
    837.4 km / 520.3 miles away
  11. Bloemfontein Airport from €13.82 per day
    887.1 km / 551.2 miles away
  12. Downtown from €13.69 per day
    1,234.4 km / 767 miles away
  13. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from €13.71 per day
    1,245.6 km / 774 miles away
  14. Tambo International Airport from €11.86 per day
    1,251 km / 777.3 miles away
  15. King Shaka International Airport from €11.57 per day
    1,253.7 km / 779 miles away
  16. Pretoria Hatfield from €16.11 per day
    1,282.4 km / 796.8 miles away
  17. Wonderboom Airport from €17.68 per day
    1,289.1 km / 801 miles away
  18. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from €14.63 per day
    1,516.1 km / 942.1 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Stellenbosch (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Stellenbosch (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 Stellenbosch (Downtown)
€25.18
January
€21.83
February
€35.81
March
€31.70
April
€21.30
May
€10.31
June
€29.30
July
€37.09
August
€53.29
September
€28.46
October
€23.98
November
€38.49
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Stellenbosch (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average €10.31 per day. This is 65% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average €53.29 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Stellenbosch (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 27 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Stellenbosch (Downtown)
17
January
17
February
8
March
7
April
3
May
27
June
3
July
9
August
8
September
8
October
8
November
15
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Stellenbosch (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Stellenbosch (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Stellenbosch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
247%
January
106%
February
212%
March
106%
April
35%
May
35%
June
35%
July
71%
August
35%
September
106%
October
71%
November
141%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Europcar, Dollar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price €14 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
First Car Rental Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
Firefly Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.7 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
FOX
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
€35.64
Lowest daily price
€13.79
Total cars available
94

Top 10 suppliers in Stellenbosch (Downtown) in 2025

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.7 / 7 reviews
+270218873145 / +27838156608
Cape Town, Stellenbosch - 75 Dorp Street
€18 - €81
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:
09:00 - 12:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+27218615400
Black Horse Centre, 56 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Cape Town, 7600
€24 - €107
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
Firefly
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
+270792635217
75 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
€14 - €67
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
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.4 / 13 reviews
+27218828349
55 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch,
€14 - €101
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+27218873145
75 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
€17 - €81
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 - 12:00
BLUU
BLUU
Very good 8.3 / 3 reviews
+27218876935 / +27218876937
Unit 11, Adam Tas Business Park, 4 Bell Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
€17 - €81
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
0218873145
75 Dorp Street
€17 - €81
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 - 12:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+27218615400
Black Horse Centre, 56 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Cape Town, 7600
€18 - €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
Bidvest
Bidvest
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+27828288638
Unit 11 Adam Tas Business Park R44 Adam Tas Street La Colline Stellenbosch
€19 - €79
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
FOX
FOX
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+27218615400
1 Black Horse Centre 56 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
€19 - €79
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 10, 2025
nothing surprising
nothing surprising
MINJUN CHEN
Jul 10, 2025
quick and easy to understand
quick and easy to understand
Patrícia F.
Jul 10, 2025
quote in Canadian dollars
quote in Canadian dollars good recommendation from Thrifty
Charles J McCarthy
Jul 10, 2025
I had a small accident and Bella from…
I had a small accident and Bella from customer service quickly helped me get a refund from insurance. Do take their insurance. Whatever happens they will help in no time
Albertina Pisano
Jul 10, 2025
Would use again
Was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews but honestly couldn’t fault this experience. Quick drop off and pic up, in terminal, good value, car in good condition and as agreed, no issues
Alex
Jul 10, 2025
All done
Thank you for your service
Sameer Showaiter
Jul 10, 2025
Perfection
Perfection
Soufian
Jul 10, 2025
Everything went smoothly
Everything went smoothly
Péter
Jul 10, 2025
Super fast!
I really appreciate the fast and effective support by Lucia, she explained me the situation, she contacted immediately the supplier, and she came back with the answer in a really short time, great!
Kevin Smeraldi
Jul 10, 2025
Car hire
Easy to book
Connie Ward
Jul 10, 2025
All is good with reservation
All is good for this reservation
Luca Monetta
Jul 10, 2025
Easy and good price.
Easy pick up. Good price.
ØYVIND STOREBØ
Jul 10, 2025
seamless experience
seamless experience
satish singh
Jul 10, 2025
Easy to select
Easy to select, now we will enjoy our trip safetly.
Isabel C Berry
Jul 10, 2025
Gut fast easy
Gut fast easy
Rauls Abikis
Jul 10, 2025
Easy
Easy to understand. Lower deposit.
Chi Keung Chan

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