Car Hire in Cape Town
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 24.20
per day
Cape Town Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 24.58
per day
Cape Town Airport
Economy
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£ 25.20
per day
Cape Town Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 26.48
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Compact
Nissan Almera
or comparable
£ 27.83
/ per day
Cape Town Airport
Economy
VW Polo
or comparable
£ 28.51
/ per day
City Centre
Compact
VW Polo
or comparable
£ 28.99
/ per day
Cape Town Airport
Economy
VW Polo
or comparable
£ 29.02
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 14:32 on 2022-12-06.
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Travel Information
Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
27
Budget car hire price
£ 35.23 / per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.08 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.23 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.97 / 1 liter
One-way Car Hire in Cape Town
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Cape Town and drop off in another city include:
- From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth - 220 offers from £ 15.38 per day
- From Cape Town to Johannesburg - 246 offers from £ 15.38 per day
- From Cape Town to George - 178 offers from £ 15.38 per day
- From Cape Town to Windhoek - 47 offers from £ 32.80 per day
- From Cape Town to Hermanus - 12 offers from £ 14.12 per day
Top 9 Cities near Cape Town
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664.8 km / 413.1 miles away
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Bloemfontein starting at £ 21.37 per day920.0 km / 571.7 miles away
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East London starting at £ 21.37 per day874.4 km / 543.3 miles away
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George starting at £ 21.37 per day361.3 km / 224.5 miles away
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Stellenbosch starting at £ 25.20 per day37.0 km / 23.0 miles away
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Mthatha starting at £ 23.05 per day992.1 km / 616.5 miles away
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Upington starting at £ 21.37 per day675.1 km / 419.5 miles away
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Kimberley starting at £ 21.37 per day830.0 km / 515.7 miles away
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118.3 km / 73.5 miles away
Top 15 Destinations around Cape Town
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Cape Town Airport starting at £ 24.20 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
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George Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day361.3 km / 224.5 miles away
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Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day659.9 km / 410.0 miles away
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Upington Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day675.1 km / 419.5 miles away
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Kimberley Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day830.0 km / 515.7 miles away
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East London Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day874.4 km / 543.3 miles away
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Mthatha Airport starting at £ 23.05 per day992.1 km / 616.5 miles away
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Durban Umhlanga Rocks starting at £ 24.20 per day1281.7 km / 796.4 miles away
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Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 39.66 per day1281.9 km / 796.5 miles away
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O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day1281.9 km / 796.5 miles away
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King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day1289.9 km / 801.5 miles away
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Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 24.20 per day1312.8 km / 815.7 miles away
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Wonderboom Airport starting at £ 24.20 per day1319.4 km / 819.8 miles away
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Nelspruit Riverside Park starting at £ 24.58 per day1534.3 km / 953.4 miles away
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport starting at £ 21.37 per day1548.9 km / 962.4 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Cape Town?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Cape Townfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Cape Town
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town is May with prices starting at £ 16.77 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 42.84. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 26. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cape Town?
Hirers picking up a car in Cape Town keep them for an average of 23 days during in May, while those picking up their cars in March keep them for an average of 9.
Average Hire Length in Cape Town
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Cape Town?
While travellers visit Cape Town year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is January, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cape Town by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
RC
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
29 August 2022
Amazing trip. Lots of driving up the Garden Route and the car went very well.
DS
Spain
Toyota Etios
24 April 2022
We have made many extended trips to Knysna. It is a beautiful place and very safe. The people there are friendly and courteous. The journey from Cape Town is easy because the roads are not busy but definitely not motorway standard.
CM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
8 April 2022
Driving is very easy in the Cape area of South Africa.
BD
United Kingdom
Audi A3
21 March 2022
Went along Western Cape coast and while roads largely smooth on occasions necessary to utilise unmade up routes. 4 x 4 to be considered.
BB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
17 March 2022
I absolutely love visiting Cape Town and would recommend it to anyone who loves the seaside and a great African welcome at any given venue of choice overlooked by the awesome table mountain
DS
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
16 March 2022
Watch out for mini bus taxis. They are driven by "lunatics"
DC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
13 March 2022
Spending time in Cape Town during the UK winter months is always a bonus.
SC
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
19 October 2021
I would but will be more careful and maybe choose providers who guarantee a model
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
BLUU
9.11 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.38 / 10
Total number of reviews
37
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 35.23
Lowest daily price
£ 6.42
Total cars available
220
Top 12 Hire Companies in Cape Town in 2022
BLUU
+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
Budget
+27219278800
Cape Town International Apt
Working 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
Keddy
+27219358600
Cape Town International Airport
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Europcar
+27219358600
Car Rental Terminal, Parow East, 7501 Cape Town
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Hertz
+270219353000
Cape Town International Airport, 4 Matroosfontein Rd, Cape Town, 7525
Working 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
GreenMotion
+27215559561 / +27836274411
Unit 2, Airport Business Park, Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial, 7490
Working 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
SIXT
+27112309999
Cape Town Int. Airport
Thrifty
+270219362121 / +270796878773
Unit BG6 Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, 7525
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
Firefly
+27219353000
Cape Town International Airport, 4 Matroosfontein Rd, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7525
Working 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
First Car Rental
+27216838715
Unit E Colstein Terrace, 88 Belvedere Road, Rondebosch
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
Bidvest
+219272750
Cape Town International Airport, Main Building Unit BG12, Central Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard
Working 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
Avis
27219278800
Cape Town International Apt
Working 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