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


£ 18.09
per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable


£ 21.00
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 25.38
per day
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable


£ 30.87
per day
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Minivan
Toyota Avanza
or comparable


£ 69.69
/ per day
Full-size
Ford Ranger Double Cab with Canopy
or comparable


£ 77.86
/ per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 37.64
/ per day
Standard Elite
Haval Jolion
or comparable


£ 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
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
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Car Hire at Cape Town Airport starting at £ 17.53 per day17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
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Car Hire at George Airport starting at £ 17.95 per day365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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Car Hire at Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £ 18.09 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
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Car Hire at East London Airport starting at £ 17.04 per day877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Johannesburg Airport starting at £ 24.03 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Hire at O.R. Tambo International Airport starting at £ 11.63 per day1280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
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Car Hire at King Shaka International Airport starting at £ 18.09 per day1291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Pretoria Hatfield starting at £ 18.09 per day1311.1 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)
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)
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
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
+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
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
£ 29 - £ 116

Avis
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
+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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