Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable


£ 12.70
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable


£ 17.81
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
VW Polo Trend Hatch
or comparable


£ 25.63
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable


£ 28.31
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or comparable


£ 42.14
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable


£ 55.73
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Quest
or comparable


£ 28.31
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger Double Cab with Canopy
or comparable


£ 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
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)
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Car Hire at Cape Town Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
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Car Hire at George Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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Car Hire at Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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Car Hire at East London Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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1273.2 km / 791.1 miles away
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Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 19.99 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 12.70 per day1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 17.96 per day1311.1 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)
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.
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)
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
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
+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
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
+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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