Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Renault Kwid
or comparable
£ 12.82
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£ 17.32
/ per day
City Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable
£ 21.35
/ per day
City Centre
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£ 29.94
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Intermediate Van
Toyota Avanza
or comparable
£ 39.93
/ per day
City Centre
Premium
Audi Q2
or comparable
£ 55.14
/ per day
City Centre
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable
£ 56.71
/ per day
City Centre
Standard
Toyota Quest
or comparable
£ 58.22
/ 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 19:14 on 2024-05-04.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£ 36 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 gasoline price
£ 1.00 per litre or £ 3.80 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.95 per litre or £ 3.60 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.08 per litre or £ 4.09 / 1 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?
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 November — when the average price for a hire is £ 24.57 per day. This is 19% less than the yearly average and 33% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is £ 36.53 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 February, the average hire length is 9 days, while in April, 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 January 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, Hertz, Keddy, Firefly, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Carwiz |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| 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 |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | 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
13
Average daily price
£ 36.43
Lowest daily price
£ 12.82
Total cars available
177
Top 13 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2024
First Car Rental
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
£ 13 - £ 132
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
Keddy
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£ 17 - £ 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
Sun:08:00-13:00
BLUU
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
£ 17 - £ 83
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
£ 19 - £ 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
£ 24 - £ 114
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
£ 18 - £ 105
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
£ 17 - £ 107
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
Enterprise
219347165
Shop 4
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
Firefly
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
£ 18 - £ 90
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
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
£ 29 - £ 117
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
Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
£ 18 - £ 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:08:00-12:00
Carwiz
+27213862411 / +27824438716
Unit 6 Airport Business Park, Cnr Michigan Road & Borcherds Quarry Road, Airport Industria, Cape Town
£ 13 - £ 97
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
Dollar
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
£ 24 - £ 114
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
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