Car Hire at Cape Town Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini Elite
Hyundai Grand i10
or comparable
£10.85
per day
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£11.23
per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£12.84
per day
Compact
Nissan Almera
or comparable
£16.00
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£22.19
per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£26.72
per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
£35.95
per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross
or comparable
£47.54
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:30 on 19/11/2024. 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
Dialing code
+27
Average car hire price
£23 per day
Average car hire length
12 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
£1.02 per litre or £3.88 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.93 per litre or £3.52 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.16 per litre or £4.39 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Fun and accessible, Cape Town is one of the most visited cities in Africa for a reason. The city has been shaped by the different cultures that call it home, making it a vibrant destination with an interesting history and plenty of atmosphere. Being in South Africa, fascinating nature is never too far away, either. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Cape Town:
- The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. More similar to a national park, the Kirstenbosch has been rightly called one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. Its peaks, savanna, and shrubland give a home to a large variety of fascinating plants from all across South Africa, and there are also displays of indigenous art. The botanical garden is just a short drive south of Cape Town’s center and you can also visit a number of other nearby natural attractions such as Newlands Forest, Table Mountain, and Skeleton Gorge.
- Bo-Kaap. Also known as the Malay Quarter since many of its original inhabitants were brought to South Africa from Malaysia and Indonesia, Bo-Kaap is arguably the most famous neighborhood of the city. The area is best known for its many colorful buildings that feature prominently on every tourist brochure and video of Cape Town. The area remains predominantly Muslim and is home to a number of scenic mosques; another interesting place to visit is the Bo-Kaap Museum.
- Chapman’s Peak Drive. Named after the impressive summit that is located between the towns of Hout Bay and Noordhoek, Chapman’s Peak Drive is often called one of the most impressive roads in the world. The whole drive is just 9 km (5.4 miles) long and there is a toll in place, but it is absolutely still worth it. Both Hout Bay and Noordhoek also have plenty of fun things to see and do.
Find out more about hiring a car in South Africa in our complete guide.
Top international routes
- Windhoek
- Dubai
- London
- Nairobi
- Addis Ababa
- Amsterdam
Main airlines
Fly Safair, Airlink, Mango, South African Airways, South African Express, and Air Namibia
Terminals
The single Cape Town Airport building is divided into two terminals, domestic and international, which are connected via the check-in area located in the center.
Location
The airport is about 20 km (12 miles) from the city center. Motorway N2 is the main road connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of hire car
- Large cars - starting at £18 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £14 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £29 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £56 per day
- Small cars - starting at £11 per day
- SUVs - starting at £30 per day
Car hire desks
Car rental offices are located across from the main airport building and can be reached via two pedestrian underground passageways.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many shops, as well as restaurants, cafés, ATMs, a currency exchange, several lounges, a medical service, and prayer rooms. Luggage storage is in the arrivals area of the domestic terminal. The airport provides assistance to travelers with reduced mobility, but you should get in touch in advance if this is needed. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
Total Airport Industria, located at Montreal Drive, Boquinar Industrial Area, can be reached in less than five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Cape Town Airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way hires
- Port Elizabeth (736 km / 457 mi)
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Airport information
Cape Town Airport (CPT)
- IATA: CPT
- ICAO: FACT
- Name: Cape Town Airport (CPT)
- Distance from the city centre: 12.4 miles / 20 km
Top 9 locations near Cape Town Airport
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Cape Town Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Cape Town Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Cape Town Airport
The best month to hire a car at Cape Town Airport is September — when the average price for a hire is £24.63 per day. This is 11% less than the yearly average and 23% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £32.09 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Cape Town Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 16 days, while in April, it is only 9 days.
Average number of hire days at Cape Town Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Cape Town Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Cape Town Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly searches at Cape Town Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, GreenMotion, Keddy, Carwiz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £11 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Quest | 4 | 2 | Large 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.
TF
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
18/10/2024
We had a short trip to franchoek, visited the vineyards. Walked around Silver mine dam seeingsome beautiful spring flowers
DU
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Cross
01/10/2024
Table mountain in cape town was incredible, we also did some game safaris and an elephant park in Knysna. 
HJ
United Kingdom
Renault Kwid
01/10/2024
Driving around Cape Town excellent scenery, great treks, good food and vinyards !
FT
United Kingdom
Hyundai Venue
16/04/2024
We had a wonderful time in Gordon’s Bay and drove up to Avalon Springs resort in Montagu when the weather got too windy. It was excellent - amazing scenery, great service and hot pools! The car was great and it made such a difference having an automatic. 
RM
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
11/04/2024
Table mountain and the cape of good hope as sand dunes quack biking capetown
AW
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
05/02/2024
Brand new vehicle
AC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
05/01/2024
Had the best time in Cape Town. Beautiful city and easy to navigate with great parking.
JK
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
17/04/2023
Table Mountain is a must! A visit to the wine region also. All of the restaurants we went were very good and great value for money.
IG
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
04/04/2023
Cape Town and surrounds beautiful
PW
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
12/03/2023
Very easy to get around, all the main sights within 90 minutes drive from where I stayed in Cape Town (Gardens district between the city centre and Table Mountain).
PH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
23/02/2023
We went to Hermanus and Outsdorn - both definitely worth a visit - and stayed in some beautiful places. Unfortunately the weather was not great so we were somewhat restricted in what we could do. We'll definitely be coming back!
JC
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Quest
13/01/2023
We travelled from Capetown to Port Elizabeth and back with no problem. Very good dood. Good fuel consumption
EH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Quest
06/01/2023
Table Mountain and Blouberg beach a must.
KM
United Kingdom
Toyota Quest
31/10/2022
South Africa is beautiful and fascinating and a car is very useful to visit locations such as Cape Point and the wine region
DM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
27/10/2022
Visited Darling, Kwatu, Yzerfontein, went up Table Mountain.
CS
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
18/09/2022
Didn't visit many places as I was visiting my elderly mum.
AV
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
10/05/2022
Efficient friendly service - Also handled after service queries re the invoice really well
KF
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio Hatch
06/05/2022
Tidal pools are amazing & safe sea swimming there
RF
United Kingdom
VW Polo
30/03/2022
Chapmans peak drive, Cape Point reserve, west coast, lovely
JB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
22/03/2022
Bain's Kloof Pass - spectacular.
Back roads from Paarl to Philadelphia - beautiful open farming country.
Penguins at Betty's Bay - much less stressed than the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Dassiesfontein - splendid restaurant/farm shop/junk shop
Drive from N2 on R43 to Villiersdorp then on R45 past Theewaterskloof Dam and Franschhoek Pass to Franschhoek - spectacular!
BT
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
09/03/2022
We would definitely recommend First Car very organised company
TM
United Kingdom
Toyota Fortuner
20/02/2022
Table Mountain
Delaire Graff wine tasting in Stellenbosch
Water Front
Robben Island
EF
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Quest
15/02/2022
great value and service plus no rip offs such as inflated insurance
CW
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Quest
03/02/2022
Easy, quick, good value will use again
AF
United Kingdom
Toyota Agya
31/12/2021
Have rebooked
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
139
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
£22.91
Lowest daily price
£10.85
Total cars available
386
Top 17 suppliers at Cape Town Airport in 2024
Hertz
+270219353000
Cape Town International Airport, 4 Matroosfontein Rd, Cape Town, 7525
£17 - £83
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
BLUU
+27219272750
Cape Town Intl Airport, Main Building Unit BG12, Central Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard 7525
£16 - £89
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 - 17:00
First Car Rental
+27219347499
Cape Town International Airport, Airport Ring Road, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490
£13 - £91
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Budget
+27219278800
Cape Town International Apt
£15 - £79
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Carwiz
+27213862411 / +27824438716
Cape Town Int Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490
£14 - £109
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 21:00
Tue:08:00 - 21:00
Wed:08:00 - 21:00
Thu:08:00 - 21:00
Fri:08:00 - 21:00
Sat:08:00 - 21:00
Sun:08:00 - 21:00
Europcar
+27219358600
Car Rental Terminal,
Parow East, 7501 Cape Town
£13 - £74
Working hours
Mon:00:01 - 23:59
Tue:00:01 - 23:59
Wed:00:01 - 23:59
Thu:00:01 - 23:59
Fri:00:01 - 23:59
Sat:00:01 - 23:59
Sun:00:01 - 23:59
Thrifty
+27219353000
Cape Town International Airport 4 Matroosfontein Rd Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa
£19 - £95
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+27219347165
Car Rental Term Cape Town Intl, Kiosk 6 Airport Ringroad
£18 - £107
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:00
Tue:06:00 - 23:00
Wed:06:00 - 23:00
Thu:06:00 - 23:00
Fri:06:00 - 23:00
Sat:06:00 - 23:00
Sun:06:00 - 23:00
Firefly
+27219353000
Cape Town International Airport, 4 Matroosfontein Rd, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7525
£16 - £83
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
GreenMotion
+27215559561 / +27836274411
Unit 2, Airport Business Park, Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial, 7490
£11 - £73
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Keddy
+27219358600
Cape Town International Airport
£12 - £72
Working hours
Mon:00:01 - 23:59
Tue:00:01 - 23:59
Wed:00:01 - 23:59
Thu:00:01 - 23:59
Fri:00:01 - 23:59
Sat:00:01 - 23:59
Sun:00:01 - 23:59
Bidvest
27219272750
Bluu Car Rental Central Car Rental Building Cape Town International Airport Cape Town
£22 - £75
Working hours
Mon:00:01 - 23:59
Tue:00:01 - 23:59
Wed:00:01 - 23:59
Thu:00:01 - 23:59
Fri:00:01 - 23:59
Sat:00:01 - 23:59
Sun:00:01 - 23:59
Dollar
+27219353000
Cape Town International Airport 4 Matroosfontein Rd Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa
£19 - £95
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
U-Save
+27215559561
8 Montreal Drive, Airport Industrial
£11 - £72
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Avis
27219278800
Cape Town International Apt
£16 - £84
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Alamo
+27219347165
Car Rental Term Cape Town Intl, Kiosk 6 Airport Ringroad
£16 - £94
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:00
Tue:06:00 - 23:00
Wed:06:00 - 23:00
Thu:06:00 - 23:00
Fri:06:00 - 23:00
Sat:06:00 - 23:00
Sun:06:00 - 23:00
FOX
+27219358600
Cape Town International Airport International Terminal
£16 - £94
Working hours
Mon:00:01 - 23:59
Tue:00:01 - 23:59
Wed:00:01 - 23:59
Thu:00:01 - 23:59
Fri:00:01 - 23:59
Sat:00:01 - 23:59
Sun:00:01 - 23:59
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