Car Hire in Cape Town
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Cape Town Parow
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
$13.86
per day
City Centre
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
$18.84
per day
Cape Town Stellenbosch Central
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable
$23.72
per day
Cape Town Rugby
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
$23.93
per day
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Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Intermediate
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
or comparable
$32.05
per day
Cape Town Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
$32.83
per day
Cape Town Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
$57.92
per day
Cape Town Airport
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable
$77.71
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:40 on 07/12/2024. 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
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
$35 per day
Average car hire length
11 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
$1.31 per litre or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.18 per litre or $4.46 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.52 per litre or $5.74 per gallon
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 $18.78 per day
- From Cape Town to Johannesburg - 246 offers from $18.78 per day
- From Cape Town to George - 178 offers from $18.78 per day
- From Cape Town to Windhoek - 47 offers from $40.04 per day
- From Cape Town to Hermanus - 12 offers from $17.23 per day
Top 8 cities near Cape Town
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348.3 km / 216.4 miles
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646.8 km / 401.9 miles
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668.5 km / 415.4 miles
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861.2 km / 535.1 miles
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
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1,277 km / 793.5 miles
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1,302 km / 809 miles
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1,537.2 km / 955.2 miles
Top 10 locations near Cape Town
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17.4 km / 10.8 miles
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348.3 km / 216.4 miles
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646.8 km / 401.9 miles
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861.2 km / 535.1 miles
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1,264.1 km / 785.5 miles
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
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1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles
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1,277 km / 793.5 miles
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1,302 km / 809 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cape Town the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Cape Town fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cape Town
The best month to hire a car in Cape Town is January (when the average price is $31.58 per day). This is 11% less than the yearly average and 22% less than hiring in July (when the average price is $40.38).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cape Town?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 14 days, and in May, they keep their car for 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Cape Town
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Cape Town?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Cape Town is December, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cape Town by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 15 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, Carwiz, Keddy, GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large 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.
AF
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
13/10/2024
Did 2,500 kms in the hire car over two weeks and still didn't see everything I wanted to.
South Africa surprised me around every corner.
MS
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
17/09/2024
Drove from Cape Town via garden route, beautiful.
LS
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
05/09/2024
We traveled along the West Coast, lots of interesting towns. Must see, Paternoster, Shelley Point and West Coast National park. 
JV
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
09/05/2024
The booking process with discovercars.com is always easy and understandable and their prices are competitive overall. Cape Town is my home town and I always have to hire when returning to visit. I tend to always use First Car Hire via discovercars as the service from First is excellent and so far they have never ripped me off regarding damages etc. I prefer to use discovercars rather than book directly with First car hire as the prices are cheaper this way and because I have a foreign licence I prefer to book via the agency rather than direct in South Africa.
Cape Town is simply one of the best places in the world to visit. Be sure to explore the surrounding areas and venture further out into the Western and Northern Cape. The food, the people, the scenery - are all amazing. 
CW
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Cross
08/03/2024
Impressed by South Africa’s roads - scenery was amazing - vineyards were brilliant
LK
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
08/03/2024
Beautiful drives along the Cape coast. So many lovely places to visit and friendly, inviting locals.
RB
United Kingdom
Honda Amaze
01/03/2024
Great holiday
GW
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
17/02/2024
Too many to mention.
JS
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
04/01/2024
Coastal routes, Betty’s Bay to Somerset West and Chapman’s Drive very pleasant. Climbing Table mountain much recommended if fit enough but get up early and park Tafelberg Road c0700. You can get a good spot to park and the heat of the sun late morning can be avoided.
BW
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio Hatch
25/04/2023
Business trip with a little pleasure thrown in. The car was a necessity for both.
CD
United Kingdom
Ford Ecosport
24/04/2023
I did live in Knysna so visited friends and all the local restaurants. Also visited Addo and Nyati
AF
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
25/02/2023
For three weeks we experienced all the amazing sights Cape Town has to offer, our holiday could easily have been extended to four weeks to encompass all we wished to do.
SM
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
22/02/2023
Drove to Hermanus and Cape winelands
SK
United Kingdom
Proton X50
20/02/2023
Safari was amazing and the people in general.
KB
United Kingdom
Renault Kwid
21/01/2023
Drove to the winelands and then onto Game Reserve 
RC
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
29/08/2022
Amazing trip. Lots of driving up the Garden Route and the car went very well.
DS
Spain
Toyota Etios
24/04/2022
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
08/04/2022
Driving is very easy in the Cape area of South Africa.
BD
United Kingdom
Audi A3
21/03/2022
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
17/03/2022
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
16/03/2022
Watch out for mini bus taxis. They are driven by "lunatics"
DC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
13/03/2022
Spending time in Cape Town during the UK winter months is always a bonus.
JW
United Kingdom
Nissan Almera
07/03/2022
Cape Town was amazing as always. West Coast trips to Yzerfontein and Langebaan recommend as well as the motor museum at Franschoek .
SC
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
19/10/2021
I would but will be more careful and maybe choose providers who guarantee a model
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
120
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
$35.11
Lowest daily price
$13.86
Total cars available
1006
Top 18 suppliers in Cape Town in 2024
Hertz
3 locations
$22 - $103
BLUU
2 locations
$26 - $149
First Car Rental
3 locations
$17 - $117
Budget
4 locations
$19 - $126
Carwiz
2 locations
$34 - $213
Europcar
6 locations
$14 - $171
Enterprise
3 locations
$26 - $1,098
Thrifty
3 locations
$23 - $115
Firefly
3 locations
$20 - $102
SIXT
2 locations
$20 - $422
GreenMotion
4 locations
$20 - $413
Keddy
2 locations
$23 - $166
Bidvest
2 locations
$35 - $102
Dollar
2 locations
$23 - $115
U-Save
2 locations
$20 - $405
Avis
4 locations
$19 - $128
Alamo
1 location
$25 - $203
FOX
4 locations
$25 - $203
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