Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Renault Kwid or similar
Renault Kwid
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$27.76 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$31.25 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bidvest
$34.39 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$50.49 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$60.93 per day
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
First Car Rental
$95.93 per day
Luxury Van
Toyota Quantum or similar
Toyota Quantum
  • 10
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$103.67 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Toyota Fortuner
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
BLUU
$108.41 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:10 AM on 2/13/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.5 / 10
Average gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.74 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.33 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon

Top 18 locations near Downtown

  1. Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    1.1 km / 0.7 miles away
  2. Cape Town Airport from $24.26 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
  3. Cape Town Franschhoek
    64.3 km / 40 miles away
  4. George Airport from $22.45 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
  5. Port Elizabeth Airport from $21.88 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles away
  6. Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstown from $33.91 per day
    752.4 km / 467.5 miles away
  7. Sishen Airport
    822.8 km / 511.3 miles away
  8. Kimberley Airport from $18.56 per day
    828.2 km / 514.6 miles away
  9. East London Airport from $21.24 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles away
  10. Bloemfontein Airport from $18.17 per day
    919.3 km / 571.2 miles away
  11. Downtown from $13.94 per day
    1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles away
  12. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport from $19.04 per day
    1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles away
  13. Johannesburg Airport from $24.65 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  14. Tambo International Airport from $16.67 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles away
  15. King Shaka International Airport from $13.94 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles away
  16. Pretoria Hatfield from $19.46 per day
    1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles away
  17. Wonderboom Airport from $20.42 per day
    1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles away
  18. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from $19.08 per day
    1,548.1 km / 961.9 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Cape Town (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
$36.35
January
$34.58
February
$36.80
March
$44.58
April
$38.44
May
$38.98
June
$36.80
July
$41.16
August
$32.49
September
$35.72
October
$31.89
November
$38.30
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $31.89 per day. This is 14% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $44.58 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cape Town (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
9
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
7
August
8
September
7
October
9
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Cape Town (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
202%
January
183%
February
128%
March
77%
April
63%
May
27%
June
45%
July
78%
August
81%
September
72%
October
120%
November
124%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Hertz, First Car Rental, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $28 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
Toyota Quest
4/29/23
The drive along Chapman's Peak was cool, but Gordon's Bay near Kleinmond was better.
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
1/4/23
Photo 1 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 2 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 3 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 4 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23) Photo 5 by Paul B. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Cape Town (1/4/23)

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
First Car Rental
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$64.10
Lowest daily price
$27.76
Total cars available
116

Top 15 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2025

First Car Rental
First Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 41 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$96 - $142
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
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 15 reviews
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$177
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$115 - $182
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
BLUU
Very good 8.6 / 20 reviews
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$108 - $132
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
+27219347165
2 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
$36 - $174
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 62 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$46 - $141
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 13:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$45 - $161
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
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
+27211805670 / +27824438716
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
$45 - $161
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:
09:00 - 12:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$28 - $191
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
+27112305000
26 Chiappini Street
$28 - $191
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
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.9 / 16 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$38 - $119
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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$45 - $161
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
Bidvest
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
$34 - $70
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$29 - $196
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+27214215190
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
$29 - $196
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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