Car Rental at Cape Town Airport from $9/day

Class Compact Car

or similar Small

$12/day

Hyundai i10

or similar Small

$9/day

Class Economy Car

or similar Small

$10/day

Class Compact Car

or similar Small

$12/day

Hyundai i10

or similar Small

$9/day

* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change

Booking Insights

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Hertz	Economy	$23/day	$16/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cape Town Intl Airport car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Cape Town Intl Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Cape Town Intl Airport?

You should book your rental car in Cape Town Intl Airport around 31 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Cape Town Intl Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at CarWiz ($8.65/day), Hertz ($8.66/day) and Global Rent A Car ($9.55/day).

What is the best rental car company in Cape Town Intl Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Cape Town Intl Airport are 1First Car Rental (10.0, 2 reviews), Bluu (10.0), and GREEN MOTION (10.0, 1 review).

1First Car Rental

Rated 10.0/10

Bluu

Rated 10.0/10

GREEN MOTION

Rated 10.0/10

Hertz

Rated 10.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Cape Town Intl Airport?

Mini rentals (Renault Kwid or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Cape Town Intl Airport. Mini rentals in Cape Town Intl Airport cost $33/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $14/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town Intl Airport is January at an average cost of $21/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Cape Town Intl Airport when prices are $31/day on average, which tends to be 29% above the yearly average rental price for Cape Town Intl Airport.

What rental car company in Cape Town Intl Airport has the most locations?

Firefly operates 2 locations in Cape Town Intl Airport, more than any other rental company.

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Car rentals at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are by far the best means of getting from the airport to Cape Town City Center, Durban, and other areas in Cape Town. With a car rental, you can easily visit Macler's Beacon, Robben Island, Cape Point, V& A Waterfront, and other attractions in Cape Town. Travelers get the freedom and privacy to travel in Cape Town with car rentals, hard to find with public transport. You also won't need to wait at the airport for other means. Plus, you won't have to worry about schedules and fares increase with rush hours. A car rental is spacious and lets you bring any luggage you require for your trip.
Cape Town International Airport has several companies at the facility, making pickups easy for travelers with arrivals at the airport. At the arrivals area, follow signs for the car rental center, leading you to the rental agencies' desks. For international flights, you must proceed to the Link Pharmacy towards the exit. Outside the terminal, turn left and move through the tunnel and head straight. Once you exit the tunnel, turn left, and proceed ahead to the car rental companies. For domestic flights, walk outside the terminal and take a left through the tunnel. As soon as you exit the airport, turn right, and proceed ahead to the car rental companies.
Once you are ready to return car rentals, drive back to Cape Town International Airport. Car rental companies typically feature the same pickup and drop-off locations. To avoid any extra fees, go to Cape Town Airport. For travelers whose agreements have a full-on-full policy regarding fuel, ensure to fill up the gas tank before returning Cape Town Airport's car rental to avoid steep charges on top of the rental car bill. Once you get to the airport, follow signs of car rental return to the parking lot. Ensure you have taken out all your stuff from the car rental before handing back the keys with the rental agreement. Major car rental companies have after-hour services where renters can leave the car rental keys and the deal in the drop-box near the counters.
The least busy days to pick up car rentals are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fridays and Sundays are the most active days at the car rental center in Cape Town International Airport. The most hectic hours to pick up car rentals at Cape Town International Airport are 9 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 3 pm, and 6 pm to 9 pm. Travelers can wait up to hours at the center during these busy times. However, this can be avoided if you book online before the day of the pickup to skip the counter process. Alternatively, you can call off-site companies to pick you up as soon as you arrive. When driving in Cape Town, always keep to the left side of the road and keep your seatbelt on.
25% of our users found rental cars at Cape Town Airport for $20 or less
Book your rental car at Cape Town Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Which companies have an easy return process at the Cape Town Airport?
Most car rental companies located at Cape Town Airport's premises offer effortless return procedures. They include Europcar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Thrifty. These companies also provide after-hour services for customers to drop off Cape Town Airport's car rentals at any time.
Which facilities are available at the car rental center in Cape Town Airport?
The car rental center at Cape Town International Airport provides a waiting area for customers. There are washrooms and a few payphones available at the center. The center is wheelchair accessible and provides a space at the parking lot for reduced mobility renters.
What documentation do I need to rent a car at Cape Town Airport?
The minimum age for drivers at Cape Town Airport car rental center is 21 years. However, some companies may add a daily fee for drivers under 25 and drivers over 70. Customers are required to provide an unexpired driving permit with the customer's photograph. Forms of payment accepted at the Cape Town car rental center are credit or debits cards only.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Cape Town Airport?
On average a rental car at Cape Town Airport costs $28 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Cape Town Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cape Town Airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Woodford, Firefly, Europcar, Avis, Tempest Car Hire, Budget, Sixt, and Thrifty.

1First Car Rental

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$17/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Car Rental Parking International Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town

+27 219 347 499

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Mini

None except a little help with transport up to the airport with all your luggage and especially for the elderly

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

Extremely quick check in and check out

Bluu

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$18/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Cape Town Intl Airport, Main Building Unit BG12, Central Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard 7525

+27 21 927 2750

Opening times not available

GREEN MOTION

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$15/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

8 Montreal Drive, Airport Industrial

+27 21 555 9561

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$11/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Ring Road

+27 21 935 3000

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Matroosfontein

+27 21 935 8600

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Mini

I honestly couldnt find anything wrong or to improve on.

10.0 Wonderful

Nico, Apr 2023

Compact SUV

The pick-up was okay. They wanted to give us a car we had not booked (a sedan and not a small SUV), and we had to wait for the correct car. The staff was super helpful and the drop-off in Port Elizabeth was excellent, quick and painless.

Tempest Car Hire

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$16/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Cape Town Airport

+27 842 341 120

Opening times not available

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$20/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Ring Road

+27 21 935 3000

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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Alamo

9.6

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$17/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Serviced By Europcar

+27 21 934 7165

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Chris, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Alamo was great, the email I received from Kayak was not so good. It stated “Alamo serviced by Europcar” this is incorrect, it should be Enterprise. That will confuse a lot of first time visitors to Cape Town Airport

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Mini

Friendly staff and efficient service

Budget

9.5

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$53/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Cape Town International Apt

+27 21 927 8800

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very good

LP, Apr 2024

Minivan

The car suffered some damage during my time using it. I selected to get insurance when I booked it, but I can find where to make a claim

Avis

8.2

Very good

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

9.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$33/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Cape Town International Apt

+27 21 927 8800

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Economy

Quick and convenient to book a vehicle

2.0 Poor

Dean, Aug 2024

Minivan

On collection and drop off of the vehicle I took a video of the entire car just to protect me against fraudulent damage claims made to the vehicle. After drop off I had an email stating that I had damaged the car. I checked my videos that I took on collection and the damage was there before they handed the car over to me in the beginning. I’m currently in the process of perusing this fraudulent claim made by WOODFORD CAR RENTAL in Cape Town.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

Its was very good,I like im happy.

Woodford

7.8

Good

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.6

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$18/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Cape Town Airport

+27 21 934 7165

Monday	07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 23:00
Thursday	07:30 - 23:00
Friday	07:30 - 23:00
Saturday	07:30 - 23:00
Sunday	07:30 - 23:00

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2.0 Poor

Ray, Mar 2024

Minivan

When picking up I fave the agent a voucher for the rental but I charged a 2nd time. I paid for full coverage insurance, my hubcaps got stolen and I have just received an invoice for the cost of replacing the hubcaps. This is not what I expected having paid the insurance premium. Will never rent from Woodford again. A rental that should have cost just over $300 is now costing me over $1000.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact SUV

I am a frequent traveller for the last 25 years and usually renting cars. This is the best rental car experience I have ever had. Staf a really friendly ( I used two locations, Johannesburg & Cape Town airports. Always trying to assist you).

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Compact SUV

The staff were great; friendly and helpful! The car was better than expected or promised. I will use them again!!

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2023

Compact SUV

All good

10.0 Wonderful

Iason, Apr 2023

Compact SUV

Pricy when adding insurance and extra driver

Europcar

7.3

Good

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$18/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Cape Town International Airport

+27 21 935 8600

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Economy

Friendly efficient front desk. Car was clean, no problems. Actually parked where it was supposed to be!. Return of vehicle was seamless. Everything excellent. Did not like the exorbitant deposit on my credit card though, almost twice the total value of the 2 week rent?

2.0 Poor

Carlos, Mar 2021

Pros:

I cannot take my scheduled flight because I was COVID-19 infected and therefore I did not take the car but I lost the money I paid for my reservation there was no possibility of obtaining a refound

Cons:

I cannot take my scheduled flight because I was infected COVID-19 and therefore I did not take the car but I lost the money I paid for my reservation there was no possibility of obtaining a refound

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0

Good

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Cape Town Intl Airport

from$18/day

Locations in Cape Town Intl Airport

Car Rental Term Cape Town Intl

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sixt

6.9

Okay