Cape Town car rentals from $12/day

A standard car will suffice while driving around the city of Cape Town. However, if you plan on driving through one of the national parks, a 4x4 might be best for tackling the rough terrain. Consider renting a Jeep or a mid-size SUV. Be sure to make reservations for your car in advance so you can ensure that you get the car you want.

When driving on the freeway, you’ll be able to drive at a maximum speed of 75 mph (or 100 km). While you are driving in residential areas of Cape Town, be careful to stay under 35 mph (or 60 km). Keep an eye out for signs as speed limits drop when you are around churches or schools.

There are many eclectic shops, boutiques, and chic restaurants to dine in around downtown Cape Cod. While in the city center however, you will have to find a place to park. There is paid street parking in the central business district. Additionally, there are several parking garages close to the waterfront.

On average a rental car in Cape Town costs $23 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cape Town found in the last 2 weeks is $14.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cape Town. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Cape Town Intl airport include Alamo, Woodford, CarWiz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Avis, Sixt, Tempest Car Hire, Thrifty and Firefly.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cape Town Intl airport to off-airport locations include Woodford, Europcar, Avis, Sixt, Tempest Car Hire, Thrifty, and Firefly.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Cape Town costs $51 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Cape Town costs $34 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Cape Town costs $88 per day, on average.

In Cape Town, cars are most frequently rented at CarWiz Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Matroosfontein (9 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Cape Town offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cape Town, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 29 car rental agencies in Cape Town.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cape Town so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you’d like to park your car in a parking garage a short distance from Cape Town’s city center, you’ll have many options, as the city center features several parking garages. Some of the said garages include ParkUpp Parking Garage on 2 Croxteth Road, 42 Strand Street Garage, 58Q Strand Street Garage, Lowe Plein Street Garage, and Upper Wandel St Parking.

If you want to rent a car in downtown Cape Town, you’ll get the chance to do just that, as there are several cheap car rentals in this part of town. In downtown Cape Town, Avis has a branch on 46 Strand Street, Hertz has one on 40 Loop Street, and Europcar has a branch at 34 Prestwich Street.