Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown)

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City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 12.70 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 17.81 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
VW Polo Trend Hatch or comparable
VW Polo Trend Hatch
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 25.63 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 28.31 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza or comparable
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 42.14 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q2 or comparable
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
£ 55.73 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest or comparable
Toyota Quest
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
£ 28.31 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger Double Cab with Canopy or comparable
Ford Ranger Double Cab with Canopy
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 61.91 / 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 18:33 on 2023-09-26.

Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans,
English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 34.07 / per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.00 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.08 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.93 per litre

Top 9 Destinations around Cape Town (City Centre)

  1. Car Hire at Cape Town Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  2. Car Hire at George Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  3. Car Hire at Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  4. Car Hire at East London Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  5. Car Hire at Johannesburg Fourways Downtown
    1273.2 km / 791.1 miles away
  6. Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 19.99 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  7. Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  8. Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day
    1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  9. Car Hire at Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 17.96 per day
    1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Cape Town (Downtown) the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Cape Town (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
£ 30.20
January
£ 38.37
February
£ 36.31
March
£ 31.63
April
£ 30.38
May
£ 33.83
June
£ 30.99
July
£ 34.23
August
£ 36.72
September
£ 32.10
October
£ 33.39
November
£ 36.76
December
The best month to hire a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 30.20 per day. This is 10% less than the yearly average and 21% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £ 38.37 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What’s the usual hire length for renters in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 11 days, while in May, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
8
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
8
September
10
October
10
November
10
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Cape Town (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Cape Town (Downtown) in December in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
192%
January
147%
February
153%
March
86%
April
53%
May
24%
June
21%
July
40%
August
31%
September
57%
October
143%
November
253%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Keddy, Firefly, BLUU, Thrifty
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price £ 13 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency 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
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Toyota Quest 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Keddy
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£ 34.07
Lowest daily price
£ 12.70
Total cars available
67

Top 10 Hire Companies in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2023

Keddy
Keddy
Remarkable 9.3 / 10 reviews
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£ 13 - £ 111
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
First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Remarkable 9.2 / 28 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
£ 18 - £ 81
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
BLUU
BLUU
Remarkable 9.1 / 18 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
£ 17 - £ 91
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
Hertz
Outstanding 8.9 / 46 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
£ 18 - £ 102
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
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 5 reviews
+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
Firefly
Outstanding 8.7 / 11 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
£ 18 - £ 109
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
Budget
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
£ 18 - £ 108
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
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 3 reviews
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
£ 21 - £ 92
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
Avis
Outstanding 8.5
27214241177
46 Strand Street
£ 18 - £ 110
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
Bidvest
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
+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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