Car Hire in Cape Town (Downtown)

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City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
First Car Rental
£11.84 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£17.25 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
BLUU
£18.57 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£30.56 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£36.25 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
£50.35 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£58.66 per day
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bidvest
£60.06 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:38 on 10/03/2025. 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
£35 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%
Score
8.5 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.98 per litre or £3.70 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.89 per litre or £3.37 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.15 per litre or £4.34 per gallon

Top 9 locations near City Centre

  1. Cape Town Airport starting at £11.86 per day
    17.4 km / 10.8 miles
  2. George Airport starting at £11.83 per day
    365.1 km / 226.9 miles
  3. Port Elizabeth Airport starting at £10.41 per day
    663.7 km / 412.4 miles
  4. East London Airport starting at £11.68 per day
    877.5 km / 545.3 miles
  5. Johannesburg Fourways Central Business District starting at £16.16 per day
    1,273.2 km / 791.1 miles
  6. Johannesburg Airport starting at £17.97 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
  7. Tambo International Airport starting at £9.62 per day
    1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
  8. King Shaka International Airport starting at £9.78 per day
    1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles
  9. Pretoria Hatfield starting at £12.76 per day
    1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
£29.22
January
£32.89
February
£27.42
March
£35.84
April
£30.91
May
£31.34
June
£29.83
July
£33.09
August
£26.12
September
£28.15
October
£25.43
November
£30.80
December
The best month to hire a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is £25.43 per day. This is 15% less than the yearly average and 29% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is £35.84 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Cape Town (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 11 days, while in May, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cape Town (Downtown)
11
January
8
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
7
August
8
September
7
October
9
November
9
December

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 searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
207%
January
154%
February
139%
March
79%
April
64%
May
27%
June
43%
July
80%
August
83%
September
77%
October
120%
November
127%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers First Car Rental, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £12 per day
Cheapest supplier First Car Rental

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
First Car Rental Proton X50 4 2 SUVs
First Car Rental Suzuki Celerio 5 1 Small cars
Firefly Toyota Agya 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Enterprise Hyundai Grand i10 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
First Car Rental Suzuki Ciaz 4 2 Medium cars
First Car Rental Toyota Quest 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£35.44
Lowest daily price
£11.84
Total cars available
190

Top 15 suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.7 / 12 reviews
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
£17 - £90
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
First Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 42 reviews
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
£12 - £89
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
£16 - £88
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
£19 - £81
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
£16 - £130
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 8.4 / 63 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
£19 - £86
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
+27112305000
26 Chiappini Street
£19 - £86
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
£22 - £100
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
£22 - £100
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
£20 - £106
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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
£22 - £100
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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.8 / 18 reviews
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
£17 - £73
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
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
27214241177
46 Strand Street
£21 - £117
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
Bidvest
Bidvest
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+270828898247
Bluu Car Rental 33 Bree Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town
£24 - £60
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+27214215190
Shop No 2, Quayside 34 Prestwich Str, Cnr Buitengracht
£24 - £60
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

Our clients highly recommend us

16 Mar 2025
Good exp
Good very good
Mohamad Ammar Al Nuss
16 Mar 2025
EasyEasy
Easy booking
Alan Oberem
16 Mar 2025
Simple process
Simple process, good choice of cars
spud
16 Mar 2025
Easy and quick
Easy and quick - no hidden messages!
Karine Østerholt
16 Mar 2025
Good overall
Fast process, competitive price for the car I booked.
Vasileios Vasileiadis
16 Mar 2025
Excellent service and friendly staff
Excellent service and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Ajay
16 Mar 2025
it was easy to set a order
it was easy to set a order
shahar peleg
16 Mar 2025
Easy to select and to pay
Easy to select and to pay
Rob van haaren
16 Mar 2025
Fun in La Paz Mexico
Car was waiting for us. no hassle at pick up or drop off. Had car for 12 days added 2000 KM to it, returned it dusty and dirty and no hassles or extra cleaning fees. Roads outside lapaz (esp north to Loreta and beyond to Guerro Negre are filled with pot holes)
Steve M
16 Mar 2025
price
good price as always
Jacek Rzepka
16 Mar 2025
Everything is ok
The staff came to pick us up at the airport, they explained everything to us in English. When we brought the car back, they took us back to the airport, which is a 3 minute drive away.
Barbara Skvarca
16 Mar 2025
Very simple to book...terms clearly…
Very simple to book...terms clearly legible and fre cancellation
Sinead
16 Mar 2025
The best beder
The best beder
Michal Krasilinec
16 Mar 2025
Overall good experience
Good price. Car was nearly new, in a very good condition. No fuss rental and return.
Dariusz Jankowski
16 Mar 2025
Easy filters allowing me to select what…
Easy filters allowing me to select what I want not what is being pushed at you. Loved it
Dave
16 Mar 2025
Reliable service
Reliable service. They provided fully detailed information about the rental. My friend booked a car through this service and was not asked for a credit card when leaving a deposit. I assumed the same conditions would apply to me, so I purchased insurance from Discover Cars and opted for no coverage at the same rental agency since the Discover Cars option was cheaper. At the rental agency, I noticed that my booking was slightly different from my friend's, as I didn't have the option to leave a deposit using a Visa or MasterCard debit card, while he did. It seems something has changed. I had to buy full coverage at the rental agency to rent a car without a credit card. Right before taking the car, I requested the cancellation of the full coverage I bought through Discover Cars. After a short discussion, the support specialist Atena accepted my refund request, and I received the money within minutes. Pay attention to the conditions under which you make the booking—Discover Cars describes everything really well.
Vladimir Klipert

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