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Economy | $13/day |
Compact | $16/day |
Intermediate | $20/day |
Full-size SUV | $46/day |
Mini | $14/day |
Passenger van | $27/day |
Compact SUV | $17/day |
Standard SUV | $26/day |
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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 $36 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 $18.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Woodford ($13/day), 1First Car Rental ($14/day) and GREEN MOTION ($14/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Woodford Long Street 8001 (1 miles from city center).
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.
The average gas price in Cape Town is $5.03 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $60 and $80, depending on the car size.
Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cape Town.
Car rental companies onsite at Cape Town Intl airport include GREEN MOTION, Woodford, Hertz, 1First Car Rental, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Bluu, Dollar and Avis.
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 $18 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Cape Town costs $21 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Cape Town costs $47 per day, on average.
In Cape Town, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Cape Town Airport (10 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Cape Town costs $251 per week ($36 per day).
On average a rental car in Cape Town costs $1,074 per month ($36 per day).
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 26 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.
5 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
15 Tower Road
+27 21 927 3001
367 Main Road
+27 21 797 4581
434 Koeberg Road
+27 215 526 636
46 Strand Street
+27 21 424 1177
Cape Town International Apt
+27 21 927 8800
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Mar 2019
Pros:
Picking up the vehicle was easy and we were treated well. The staff at the pick up area was helpful and friendly.Cons:
Returning the car was not as smooth as the pick up. The staff members tried to make us sign a paper assuming responsibilities for damage to the front left wheel. We refused to sign because the "damage" they claimed the wheel suffered was barely visible. We felt targeted.8.0 Very good
Mar 2019
Pros:
Bad initial experience. The car was supposed to carry 5 people and carry 2 suitcases. It was 1.1 litre inderpowered (hyundai?) and barely suitable. The car battery was dead and car hsd benn previously jump started. Needed replacement vehicle. Lost 2days of holiday as a result but new car excllentCons:
Avis Strand office at Somersetwest responded excellently in providing replacement car but CT airport should never have allowed the first substandard car to have been issued.7.6 Good
May 2018
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Staff at avis was really friendly. Car they gave me has less milage on it.Cons:
When car was handed over to me was not clean and had no floor mats inside.6.0 Okay
Apr 2018
Pros:
Everything was great except that I cant figure out how to access my final receipt.Cons:
Everything was great except that I cant figure out how to access my final receipt.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2018
Pros:
I liked walking into a busy office with a long line and walking right up to the preferred customer desk. It was an amazing feeling. Checkin was quick and easy, our car ran smoothly on a long road trip. When we returned it we didn't have to even go inside. We were met outside right away. Great experience.Cons:
Our car had an awkward luggage cover up that we were constantly battling. A quirk of the Toyota Avanza I suppose.6 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
1 Myrtle Lane
+27 28 312 4479
1 Port Road
+27 21 410 6800
Crystal Towers Hotel
+27 21 935 4760
Duncan Road
+27 62 278 2876
Ring Road
+27 21 935 3000
Shop Dg09
+27 21 935 4762
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4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2020
Pros:
The staff had to make efforts to explain the extra money they charge...and its very uncofortable to accept the explanation, and unacceptable, once I'd payed for the rental and insurance previously! It was a bad holiday begining... After this experience, I'm checking my VISA account all the time, to verify the expected refund. The drop off was ok.Cons:
You must change the way of doing business. More clear, transparent and balanced value for money. Ca'nt recomend Hertz! Hope Kayak as some usefull feedback to our total insatisfaction!6.0 Okay
Jan 2020
Cons:
We waited for an hour and 45 minutes for our car. This has been our experience the last few times we’ve used Hertz. No apologies or discounts.5.6 Fair
Oct 2019
Cons:
Well, the car had too many smart features, which were annoying.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
Pros:
Gentleman behind the counter was very knowledgeable, helpful and professional.Cons:
Drop off location signs were a little confusing.4 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
1 Port Road
+27 21 410 6800
24 Chiappini Street
+27 21 418 4137
Duncan Road
+27 62 278 2876
Ring Road
+27 21 935 3000
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
3.6 Poor
Feb 2020
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Very slow to get the carCons:
The aircon was not working. It was extremely hot. I needed to drive far and it was terrible. Tried getting a replacement sent out. Didn’t hear back from call Centre5.2 Fair
Jan 2020
Cons:
They charged us twice and didnt return all the amount.2.0 Poor
Jan 2018
Cons:
Never got there - see Port Elizabeth review10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
Pros:
The price!Cons:
The reservation took a while to show up in the system but finally showed up just before I had to pay more to rent.3.6 Poor
Oct 2017
Cons:
When I booked the car on line, the total cost was 212 ZAR. When I picked the car up, I had to pay 301 ZAR, which included 52.63 ZAR contract fee and they threw in a VAT of 37.05 ZAR. Very disappointed!10 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
100 Edward Street, Tygervalley
+27 21 910 8112
183 Cook Street
+27 216 869 325
215 Main Road
+27 21 686 9325
88 Main Road
+27 21 850 8900
Cape Town Arabella Quays, Convention Square, Lower Long Str, Cape Town
+27 214 219 053
Shop 2, Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Str, Cnr Buitengracht
+27 214 215 190
Southern Sun Waterfront
+27 214 180 670
Unit F3,,Maitland Park- 733 Voortrekker Road
+27 41 595 0210
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
5 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
Car Rental Parking International Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town
+27 219 347 499
Unit E Colstein Terrace, 88 Belvedere Road, Rondebosch
+27 216 838 715
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
One location in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
Serviced By Europcar
+27 21 934 7165
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
Cape Town Airport
+27 21 934 7165
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
4 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
15 Tower Road
+27 21 927 3001
367 Main Road
+27 21 797 4581
46 Strand Street
+27 21 424 1177
Cape Town International Apt
+27 21 927 8800
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
9.6 Wonderful
Mar 2018
Pros:
The car worked well, and the checkout process was well done. THe people at the counter were extremely patient as I needed to check on Collisions Damage Waiver, etc. with another company. The coverage offered by Kayak at the bottom of the confirmation email was much less expensive, so I definitely recommend taking this if you want coverage.Cons:
Optional coverage was outrageous. Signage to return the car was poor. It's marked something like Rental Car Shade or something strange like that.8 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
16, 18 Beach Rd, Strand
+27 31 350 3383
33-34 Huguenot Rd
+27 31 350 3383
341 Koeberg, Brooklyn
+27 21 555 9561
Cape Town Airport
+27 215 559 561
Colinton Rd, Newlands
+27 31 350 3383
Corner Of Century Boulevard And, Rialto Rd, Century City
+27 31 350 3383
Vineyards Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Dr, Tyger Valley
+27 21 555 9561
W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
+27 31 350 3383
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2024
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
3 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
88 Belvedere Rd,Colstein Terr.
+27 21 683 8715
Cape Town Int. Airport
+27 11 230 9999
Entrance at 2 Old Marine Drive
+27 21 422 1480
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2.0 Poor
May 2022
3.9 Poor
Aug 2021
7 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
215 Main Road
+27 21 686 9325
88 Main Road
+27 21 850 8900
Cape Town Arabella Quays
+27 214 219 053
Cape Town International Airport
+27 21 935 8600
Corner Frans Conradie And Manus
+27 41 595 0210
Shop No 2, Quayside
+27 21 421 5190
Southern Sun Waterfront
+27 214 180 670
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2.0 Poor
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 refoundCons:
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 refound10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
Pros:
Easy to pickup, friendly sales staff, and the car was clean and reliable.7.6 Good
Mar 2018
Pros:
Caught dishonesty on the return. The damage was only marked on one copy. There it appeared as though we had damaged the car.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
Pros:
I love my hire car I was given a 5 door Ford ECO sport far better than expected. Lots of room for our cases and golf clubs.Cons:
Everything was gtear.8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
3 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
24 Chiappin Street
+27 21 418 4137
Hilton Hotel
+27 214813750
Ring Road
+27 21 935 3000
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4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2017
Cons:
Another driver hit our rental car while in Madrid. Thrifty kept over 500 Euros for the damage until the other driver's insurance. I have been calling and emailing Thrifty Madrid for 2 months and have not yet spoken to a human being, even though the insurance claim was already paid.6.0 Okay
Mar 2017
Pros:
It was an adequate substitute.Cons:
It was old, scratched, dented and not very clean. The back lock was broken.4.8 Mediocre
Jan 2017
Pros:
Pickup and Dropoff was fine. The vehicle was more or less what we expected.Cons:
I needed some help when I accidentally locked my keys in the truck of the vehicle. I realize this is my fault, but the staff lied and told me someone was en route to assist me. Further they told me I would receive a call from the manager. Nearly two hours after requesting emergency assistance, I received a call wherein I learned that Thrifty in SA does not unlock cars and I would have to do it myself. Thanks! I would have loved to have that information two hours prior. Foreign country, unusual circumstances, unhelpful/rude lying staff. Will not rent here again.9.2 Wonderful
Jan 2017
Pros:
Good car, value and service for a last-minute rentalCons:
Limited opening hours on a Sunday (only until 3pm) and no ability to leave car after hours.5.2 Fair
Nov 2016
Pros:
I like how well the car worked and it's ability to transport us to wine country.Cons:
They inspected the car and noticed something that had been there prior to our rental agreement. And we were forced to pay it.2.0 Poor
Jan 2016
Cons:
I got an unknown charge on my credit card without any explanation.4 locations in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
212 Durban Road
+27 219 462 493
Cape Town Airport
+27 842 341 120
Corner of Wale & Buitengracht Street
+27 842 341 117
Silwood Centre,Campground Road Rondebosch
+27 214 819 860
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2 locations in Cape Town
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Shop 4
+27 21 934 7165
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One location in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
Unit 6 , Airport Business Park
+27 213 862 411
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7 locations in Cape Town
from$34/dayLocations in Cape Town
1 Myrtle Lane
+27 283 124 479
126 Buitengracht Street
+27 214 221 846
40 Loop Street
+27 214 106 800
Car Rental Returns
+27 219 353 000
Crystal Towers Hotel
+27 219 354 760
Shop Dg09 Conference Centre
+27 219 354 762
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from$22/dayLocations in Cape Town
33 Bree Street (Corner of Bree and Riebeek Streets)
+27 21 418 5232
Cape Town Intl Airport, Main Building Unit BG12, Central Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard 7525
+27 21 927 2750
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One location in Cape Town
Locations in Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport
+27 219 347 165
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Locations in Cape Town
Cape Town Airport
+27 213 865 500
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Locations in Cape Town
Car Rental Parking
+27 219 347 499
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Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | $36/day |
Good deal | $24/day |
Pick-up location | Cape Town |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 90 |
Airport locations | 26 |
Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Woodford, Alamo, Dollar, 1First Car Rental |