Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£13.29
per day
City Centre
Economy
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£15.44
per day
City Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable
£18.45
per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£23.80
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£30.22
per day
City Centre
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable
£47.88
per day
City Centre
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable
£51.62
per day
City Centre
Standard
Toyota Quest
or comparable
£57.61
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 08:13 on 2024-07-13.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£32 per day
Average car hire length
8 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
£0.99 per litre or £3.73 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.93 per litre or £3.54 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.06 per litre or £4.02 per gallon
Top 9 destinations around Cape Town (City Centre)
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17.4 km / 10.8 miles
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365.1 km / 226.9 miles
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663.7 km / 412.4 miles
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877.5 km / 545.3 miles
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1,273.2 km / 791.1 miles
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
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1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles
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1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cape Town (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Cape Town (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and 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 November — when the average price for a hire is £23.94 per day. This is 19% less than the yearly average and 33% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is £35.76 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Cape Town (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 9 days, while in May, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cape Town (Downtown)
What 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 January in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, Keddy, Firefly, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Carwiz
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£32.29
Lowest daily price
£13.29
Total cars available
258
Top 14 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2024
First Car Rental
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
£13 - £107
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
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£16 - £76
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
BLUU
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
£16 - £67
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
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
£20 - £90
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Thrifty
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
£22 - £103
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Europcar
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£16 - £84
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
27214241177
46 Strand Street
£19 - £82
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:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Enterprise
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
£14 - £111
Working hours
Mon:06:00-18:00
Tue:06:00-18:00
Wed:06:00-18:00
Thu:06:00-18:00
Fri:06:00-18:00
Sat:06:00-18:00
Sun:06:00-18:00
SIXT
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
£29 - £186
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Firefly
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
£18 - £89
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
Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
£20 - £112
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:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Dollar
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
£22 - £103
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Bidvest
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
£140 - £333
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:08:00-14:00
Sun:08:00-14:00
Carwiz
+27211805670 / +27670625376
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
£15 - £103
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-18:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
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