Cape Town Airport (CPT), Cape Town, South Africa
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First Car Rental at Cape Town Airport

Cape Town International Airport, Airport Ring Road, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490
0027 219 347 499
Pick-up instructions
Proceed out of the Arrivals Hall and Terminal building, follow car hire signs to First Car Rental office. Look for First Car Rental signs.
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Collection.
Business hours
Mon:
00:00-23:59
Tue:
00:00-23:59
Wed:
00:00-23:59
Thu:
00:00-23:59
Fri:
00:00-23:59
Sat:
00:00-23:59
Sun:
00:00-23:59
Key box
No

Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

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South Africa
Suzuki Celerio
28/04/2026

Pros: They were friendly and helpful

Cons: Nothing really. Perhaps having more assistance on pick-up when finding the car and detailing existing scratches etc on the vehicle but it was not a bad experience (only thing I could think of).
United Kingdom
Haval H6
24/03/2026

Pros: Reliable car. Exactly what we wanted. Nice people to deal with at both pick up and drop off.

Cons: A bit slow on pick up but dealt with by the staff extremely well and we got exactly the car that we wanted.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
13/03/2026

Pros: They were very efficient and helpful
United Kingdom
Suzuki Fronx
20/02/2026

Pros: Great service and all very efficient

Cons: All done with a big smile and warm welcome
United Kingdom
Suzuki Fronx
02/02/2026

Pros: Friendly and efficient with great cars

Cons: Nothing
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ertiga
09/10/2025

Pros: Fast efficient service. Friendly, helpful staff. No hidden extras on car return. Just top up on fuel to full and 45R admin fee. Very pleased. Unlimited miles even though we travelled over 4,300km.

Cons: Nothing. We would definitely use First again.
United Kingdom
VW Kombi
15/08/2025

Pros: They helped us get our daughter to the terminal when she was in a state

Cons: Very friendly and efficient and did not have a speed limited on the car which Hertz did, very unhappy with Hertz
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ertiga
07/03/2025

Pros: Collection could be a lot easier. Lots of online forms to fill and very confused payment system. Wouldn’t except my Chase card as payment.

Cons: Collection took much longer than than any other hire company I’ve used in CapeTown.
United Kingdom
Proton X50
07/12/2024

Pros: Excellent all the way through

Cons: Asking for this survey before confirming total hire price etc.
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
04/11/2024

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
18/10/2024

Pros: Very economical and comfortable car

Cons: Quick friendly and efficient
United Kingdom
Proton X50
02/04/2024

Pros: they were helpful in letting us change and upgrade
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
16/03/2024

Pros: Very efficient.

Cons: Car to be filled up after usage.
United Kingdom
Honda Amaze
01/03/2024

Pros: As above all very satisfactory.

Cons: Zero
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
05/01/2024

Pros: Very quick and efficient service from start to finish

Cons: The staff were extremely well organised and polite. Great service all round.
Croatia
Suzuki Ciaz
03/11/2023

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
19/10/2023

Pros: Efficient, quick and friendly
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ertiga
18/05/2023

Pros: No hassle and easy

Cons: Deposit required wasn't clear and part of the deposit ended up as a transaction meaning when returned is subject to transaction fees and exchange rates
United Kingdom
Proton X50
24/04/2023

Pros: Good friendly service

Cons: Car was new and very clean
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
04/04/2023

Pros: As stated above

Cons: Not sure what the extra R3000 deduction was for
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
12/03/2023

Pros: Quick to pick up car, cheap rental rates
United Kingdom
Proton X50
20/02/2023

Pros: Got the car I ordered.

Cons: Charged for fuel admin despite filling up full before drop off.
United Kingdom
Honda Amaze
16/12/2022

Pros: Free upgrade. Quick collection.

Cons: Disorganised return.
United Kingdom
Toyota Quest
31/10/2022

Pros: Friendly staff, good car, good drop-off process

Cons: Slow collection process at First car Rental, about 30 mins to queue and process paperwork (some duplicating information provided online) then another 30 mins for the car to appear. It was a busy Monday midday period.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
27/10/2022

Pros: Good price.

Cons: Car quality was ok. Expired licence was an issue.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Ciaz
29/08/2022

Pros: Friendly and efficient staff and a decent car.

Cons: Nothing
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
17/08/2022

Pros: Due to an unexpected circumstance, I had to change to dropping off in Cape Town City rather than at the Airport. This was not a problem.

Cons: I had difficulty finding First Car Rental in the city, but thankfully a representative guided me on the phone to their location.
United Kingdom
VW Kombi
15/08/2022

Pros: New car, we’ll suited for my needs, overall very happy

Cons: None
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
10/05/2022

Pros: Friendly and efficient
Spain
Suzuki Ciaz
24/04/2022

Pros: We have used them every time w e have gone to Cape Town over the last 15 years.

Cons: It is a long way from baggage claim to the First Car desk. There are difficult slopes on the way which are difficult to negotiate with a full luggage load. That is not The car rental company’s fault. The collection time is prolonged
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
22/03/2022

Pros: Fast, friendly and helpful.

Cons: Computer/paperwork unable to handle either of my credit cards, which worked perfectly elsewhere throughout my time in South Africa.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
17/03/2022

Pros: Fast and efficient
United Kingdom
Honda Amaze
16/03/2022

Pros: Fast no fuss

Cons: Car washer bottle empty
United Kingdom
Honda Amaze
07/03/2022

Pros: Replaced car when requested as 1st car was underpowered , Honda Amaze 1.2 litre engine, replaced it with original car requested, 1.5litre Nissan Almera

Cons: First car offered was smaller than booked, dings, dents and scratches with tape marks on windshield and roof. Poor stock availability at airport. Refused 1st car replaced with same model Honda Amaze
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Cape Town Airport (CPT), Cape Town, South Africa

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