Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown)

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

Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 18.09 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£ 21.00 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
£ 25.38 per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand i10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£ 30.87 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Minivan
Toyota Avanza or comparable
Toyota Avanza
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 69.69 / per day
Full-size
Ford Ranger Double Cab with Canopy or comparable
Ford Ranger Double Cab with Canopy
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 77.86 / per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
£ 37.64 / per day
Standard Elite
Haval Jolion or comparable
Haval Jolion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
£ 50.19 / 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 20:01 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information

Language
IsiZulu,
Xhosa,
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
27
Average car hire price
£ 41.34 / per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.06 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.18 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.95 / 1 liter

Top 8 Destinations around City Centre

  1. Car Hire at Cape Town Airport starting at £ 17.53 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  2. Car Hire at George Airport starting at £ 17.95 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  3. Car Hire at Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 18.09 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  4. Car Hire at East London Airport starting at £ 17.04 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  5. Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 24.03 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  6. Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 11.63 per day
    1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  7. Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 18.09 per day
    1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  8. Car Hire at Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 18.09 per day
    1311.1 km / 814.7 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Cape Town (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Cape Town (Downtown)
£ 30.71
January
£ 39.01
February
£ 37.77
March
£ 43.24
April
£ 39.52
May
£ 27.84
June
£ 42.79
July
£ 42.75
August
£ 38.10
September
£ 32.64
October
£ 33.95
November
£ 37.38
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is June with prices starting at £ 27.84 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is April with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 43.24. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 37. 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 average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent hire length in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Hirers picking up a car in Cape Town (Downtown) keep them for an average of 11 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
7
March
7
April
5
May
11
June
9
July
7
August
8
September
10
October
10
November
10
December

Which month sees the highest demand for car hire in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Though City Centre is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in December. June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
199%
January
153%
February
140%
March
60%
April
27%
May
26%
June
29%
July
60%
August
37%
September
59%
October
149%
November
262%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Keddy, BLUU, Firefly, Thrifty
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price £ 18 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
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Nissan Almera 5 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Honda Amaze 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Toyota Quest 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
BLUU
9.27 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.43 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 41.34
Lowest daily price
£ 18.09
Total cars available
50

Top 11 Hire Companies in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2023

BLUU
BLUU
Remarkable 9.3 / 14 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
£ 25 - £ 75
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 9.1 / 17 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
£ 21 - £ 159
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
Keddy
Keddy
Remarkable 9.1 / 8 reviews
+27214252382 / +27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£ 18 - £ 80
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 / 45 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, 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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.9 / 15 reviews
+270214184137 / +27678019089
Hamilton House, Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£ 29 - £ 130
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:09:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
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
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
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
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.7 / 11 reviews
+270214106800
40 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
£ 26 - £ 147
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
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 3 reviews
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
£ 29 - £ 116
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.5
27214241177
46 Strand Street
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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