Car Hire in Stellenbosch (Downtown)
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Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
€12.29
per day
8.3
Very Good
3 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€15.96
per day
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Toyota Corolla Quest
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€20.35
per day
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
€25.67
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
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Toyota Quest
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
€26.30
per day
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews
BMW 1 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€38.86
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€54.02
per day
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
Toyota Hilux
or comparable
Manual
5
5
A/C
4
€51.02
per day
8.3
Very Good
3 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:26 on 13/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 9 locations near Stellenbosch (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Stellenbosch (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Stellenbosch (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
€31 per day
Average car hire length
9 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
€1.14 per litre or €4.32 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.06 per litre or €4.01 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.36 per litre or €5.15 per gallon
Top 9 locations near Stellenbosch (Downtown)
- Cape Town Airportstarting at €11.74 per day23.8 km / 14.79 miles
- Cape Town (Downtown)starting at €12.20 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles
- George Airportstarting at €14.14 per day324.8 km / 201.82 miles
- Port Elizabeth Airportstarting at €14.24 per day623.3 km / 387.3 miles
- East London Airportstarting at €12.39 per day837.4 km / 520.34 miles
- Johannesburg Fourways Central Business Districtstarting at €14.81 per day1,244.4 km / 773.23 miles
- O.R. Tambo International Airportstarting at €12.02 per day1,251 km / 777.34 miles
- King Shaka International Airportstarting at €12.38 per day1,253.7 km / 779.01 miles
- Pretoria Hatfieldstarting at €14.18 per day1,282.4 km / 796.85 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Cape Town, Stellenbosch - 75 Dorp Street
B
Firefly
75 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
C
Europcar
Black Horse Centre, 56 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Cape Town, 7600
D
First Car Rental
55 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch,
E
BLUU
Unit 11, Adam Tas Business Park, 4 Bell Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
When to book in Stellenbosch (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Stellenbosch (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Stellenbosch (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price €17 | A good deal €19 | Cheapest supplier BLUU | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Stellenbosch (Downtown)
€42
€21
€0
€25
in January
Jan
€22
in February
Feb
€38
in March
Mar
€32
in April
Apr
€21
in May
May
€10
in June
Jun
€19
in July
Jul
€14
in August
Aug
€19
in September
Sep
€22
in October
Oct
€24
in November
Nov
€38
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Stellenbosch (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is €10.31 per day. This is 38% less than the yearly average and 73% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is €38.49 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 Stellenbosch (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Stellenbosch (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Stellenbosch (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.8
1.4
0
2.5 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
1.8 times in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
0.9 times in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Stellenbosch (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 27 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Stellenbosch (Downtown)
30
15
0
17 days in January
Jan
17 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
27 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
15 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Firefly, Hertz, Dollar, BLUU |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BLUU |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Firefly | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| BLUU | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
€31
Lowest daily price
€12
Total cars available
96
Top 9 suppliers in Stellenbosch (Downtown) in 2025
Hertz
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
€19 - €88
per day
Cape Town, Stellenbosch - 75 Dorp Street
+270218873145 / +27838156608
Show 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
09:00-12:00
Firefly
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.9
€14 - €73
per day
75 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
+270792635217
Show 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
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
€18 - €64
per day
Black Horse Centre, 56 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Cape Town, 7600
+27218615400
Show 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
8.4
Very Good
13 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
€17 - €104
per day
55 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch,
+27218828349
Show 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
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
€17 - €83
per day
75 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
+27218873145
Show 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
08:00-12:00
BLUU
8.3
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
€12 - €71
per day
Unit 11, Adam Tas Business Park, 4 Bell Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
+27218876935 / +27218876937
Show 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
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.2
€12 - €71
per day
75 Dorp Street
0218873145
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
€14 - €59
per day
Black Horse Centre, 56 Dorp St, Stellenbosch Central, Cape Town, 7600
+27218615400
Show 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
FOX
8.1
Very 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
8.1
Car condition
8.1
€14 - €59
per day
1 Black Horse Centre 56 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch
+27218615400
Show 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
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