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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
£11.08
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£15.26
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
£17.53
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£19.54
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
£12.33
per day
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£12.54
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£12.61
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Suzuki Celerio
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£12.93
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Agya
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£12.98
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
£13.27
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
£13.59
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£13.62
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£13.71
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£13.88
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
£13.89
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
£14.04
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
£14.28
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
£15.06
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
£15.08
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£15.43
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£15.64
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
5
£15.69
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£15.90
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£16.04
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£16.07
per day
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8.3
Good
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
£16.24
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£16.47
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£16.97
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£16.99
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Suzuki Ciaz
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
£17.03
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
£17.69
per day
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8.3
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£17.74
per day
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£17.87
per day
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Downtown
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£17.89
per day
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Kia Pegas
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£17.98
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£18.01
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£18.97
per day
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£19.19
per day
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8.3
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£20.02
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£20.39
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£20.64
per day
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8.3
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Rental office
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£20.68
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£22.39
per day
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8.3
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Rental office
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£22.66
per day
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8.3
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Downtown
46 Strand Street
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Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£23.60
per day
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Downtown
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
£25.83
per day
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Downtown
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£26.01
per day
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
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Suzuki Fronx
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
4
A/C
5
£26.12
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£26.75
per day
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Downtown
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£28.98
per day
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Downtown
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 8 locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cape Town (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 28 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 14 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£26 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
£1.06 per litre or £4.01 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.99 per litre or £3.75 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.13 per litre or £4.28 per gallon
Score
8.5 / 10
Top 8 locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
- Cape Town Airportstarting at £10.98 per day17.4 km / 10.81 miles
- George Airportstarting at £10.98 per day365.1 km / 226.86 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at £11.57 per day663.7 km / 412.4 miles
- East London Airportstarting at £10.98 per day877.5 km / 545.25 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at £11.30 per day1,273.2 km / 791.13 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at £10.37 per day1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at £10.22 per day1,291.2 km / 802.31 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at £10.94 per day1,311.1 km / 814.68 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
B
Europcar
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
C
Woodford Car Hire
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
D
Hertz
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
E
BLUU
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
When to book in Cape Town (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £19 | A good deal £14 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
£26
£13
£0
£20
in January
Jan
£23
in February
Feb
£20
in March
Mar
£21
in April
Apr
£17
in May
May
£20
in June
Jun
£23
in July
Jul
£23
in August
Aug
£22
in September
Sep
£21
in October
Oct
£21
in November
Nov
£22
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is May — when the average price for a hire is £17.45 per day. This is 8% less than the yearly average and 25% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £23.36 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.
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 Car Hire Searches in Cape Town (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
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2 times in January
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
1.4 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.3 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.9 times in November
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Cape Town (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 10 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
6
0
10 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
9 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Woodford Car Hire, Hertz, Enterprise, BLUU, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £11 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | SUV |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | SUV |
| Woodford Car Hire | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Vitz | 4 | Small car |
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Woodford Car Hire | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 28 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during May, starting at £17 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £23. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Cape Town (Downtown) is January, while the least popular month is June.
Cape Town (Downtown) hosts: Enterprise, Europcar, Woodford Car Hire, BLUU, Hertz, Keddy, First Car Rental, Carwiz, Firefly, Avis. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£26
Lowest daily price
£11
Total cars available
249
Top 14 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2026
Enterprise
9.2
Excellent
20 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£12–£86
per day
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
+27219347165
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
Sun
06:00-18:00
Europcar
8.9
Very Good
21 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£12–£102
per day
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
+270214215190
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Woodford Car Hire
8.9
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
9.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.2
£13–£52
per day
2 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
+27214954000
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
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06:00-18:00
Sun
06:00-18:00
BLUU
8.8
Very Good
34 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£16–£77
per day
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
+270214185232
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Mon
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Hertz
8.8
Very Good
79 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£15–£67
per day
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
+270214106800
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Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Keddy
8.7
Very Good
15 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
£11–£73
per day
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
+27214215190
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Mon
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
First Car Rental
8.6
Very Good
58 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.6
£12–£89
per day
18 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
+27214221480
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Mon
07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
Carwiz
8.5
Very Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.8
£16–£87
per day
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925 366
+27100072054
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Mon
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Firefly
8.3
Good
24 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
£13–£59
per day
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
+27214106800
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Mon
07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
Avis
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.8
£15–£87
per day
46 Strand Street
27214241177
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-12:00
Budget
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
£14–£81
per day
46 Strand Street
27214241177
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-12:00
Dollar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
£14–£65
per day
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
+27214106800
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Mon
07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Thrifty
8.1
Good
17 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.3
£14–£63
per day
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa 8001
+27214106800
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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07:00-18:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
FOX
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
+27214215190
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
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