KAYAK’s insights & trends for Salt River car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Salt River with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a car rental in Salt River, Cape Town?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on a car rental in Salt River, Cape Town, you should book around 7 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 8% compared to booking last minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car rental in Salt River, Cape Town?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car rental company in Salt River, Cape Town is Woodford at $7/day on average, followed by Alamo ($11/day) and CarWiz ($11/day).
Which car rental company in Salt River is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Salt River are 1First Car Rental (10.0/10, 4 reviews), Firefly (10.0/10), and Bluu (10.0/10, 2 reviews).
1First Car Rental
Rated 10.0/10
Firefly
Rated 10.0/10
Bluu
Rated 10.0/10
keddy by Europcar
Rated 10.0/10
What is the most popular rental car type in Salt River, Cape Town?
Based on car rental searches on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
The most popular rental car type in Salt River, Cape Town is Small (45%), followed by SUV (27%) and Large (11%).
How much does it cost to rent a car in Salt River, Cape Town per month?
Average daily rental prices based on car rentals searched on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
On average, a car rental in Salt River, Cape Town costs $27 per day. March is the most expensive month when prices are $30/day on average.
Which company has the most car rental locations in Salt River?
Avis has the most car rental locations in Salt River with 4 locations, followed by U-Save (1 location) and Thrifty (1 location).
Salt River car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Salt River by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$18 - $20
All Car Types
$64 - $84
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Salt River?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Salt River?
Small car rentals in Salt River typically cost around $19 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $18 per day which is about 6% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 75% cheaper than the average rental in Salt River, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Salt River typically cost around $47 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average $42 per day which is about 11% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average rental in Salt River, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Salt River typically cost around $62 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average $55 per day which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 17% cheaper than the average rental in Salt River, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Salt River typically cost around $74 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average $53 per day which is about 29% less than the yearly average. SUVs are usually the same price as an average rental in Salt River.
Van rentals in Salt River typically cost around $61 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average $54 per day which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Vans can be 18% cheaper than the average rental in Salt River, yet are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Salt River typically cost around $45 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average $34 per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 40% cheaper than the average rental in Salt River, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Salt River typically cost around $100 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average $72 per day which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 26% more expensive than the average rental in Salt River, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Salt River typically cost around $461 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average $405 per day which is about 13% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 84% more expensive than the average rental in Salt River, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Salt River, Cape Town
25% of our users found rental cars in Salt River for $30 or less.
Book your rental car in Salt River at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Small rental cars in Salt River are around 69% cheaper than other car types, on average.
June is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Salt River, with prices around $25/day. March, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $30/day.
If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Cape Town, look for deals in V & A Waterfront, where daily prices are around $36/day.
FAQs about renting a car in Salt River (Cape Town)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Salt River?
On average a rental car in Salt River costs $36 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Cape Town neighborhoods?
No. Based on our information, CARWIZ in Salt River is the cheapest car rental location in Cape Town.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Salt River?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($11/day) in Salt River was found at CARWIZ, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Matroosfontein.
What is the best rental car company in Salt River?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Salt River is 1FIRSTCARRENTAL (10.0, 4 reviews).
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.
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
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
1 out of 1
Avis
8.3
Very good
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.7
4 locations in Salt River
from$20/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
15 Tower Road
+27 21 927 3001
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
367 Main Road
+27 21 797 4581
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
434 Koeberg Road
+27 215 526 636
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 12:00
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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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Nigel, Nov 2025
Minivan
I was charged double the quoted amount for my rental
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
8.1
Very good
Most popular
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.8
One location in Salt River
from$14/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
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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Reviews
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
Hertz
8.0
Very good
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.3
3 locations in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town Airport
+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
Crystal Towers Hotel
+27 21 935 4760
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Shop Dg09
+27 21 935 4762
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Filters
No reviews available
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 Salt River
from$64/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Car Rental Term Cape Town Intl
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
GREEN MOTION
6.5
Okay
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
7.1
5 locations in Salt River
from$25/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
16, 18 Beach Rd, Strand
+27 31 350 3383
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
341 Koeberg, Brooklyn
+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
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
Corner Of Century Boulevard And, Rialto Rd, Century City
+27 31 350 3383
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
Vineyards Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Dr, Tyger Valley
+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
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2026
Compact SUV
Great expérience, top top for the drop off!
10.0 Wonderful
Mukthi, Jun 2024
Economy
Great service! They took care of me from start to end
Europcar
5.7
Fair
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
5.7
5 locations in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
215 Main Road
+27 21 686 9325
Opening times not available
454 Koeberg Road
+27 21 525 6112
Opening times not available
88 Main Road
+27 21 850 8900
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Cape Town International Airport
+27 21 935 8600
Opening times not available
Gerber Drive
+27 41 595 0210
Opening times not available
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Reviews
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?
Sixt
5.7
Fair
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.7
2 locations in Salt River
from$41/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
88 Belvedere Rd,Colstein Terr.
+27 21 683 8715
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Central Boulevard, Ring Rd
+27 11 230 5000
Monday
06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
06:00 - 23:00
Thursday
06:00 - 23:00
Friday
06:00 - 23:00
Saturday
06:00 - 23:00
Sunday
06:00 - 23:00
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2025
Economy
First time client of Sixt. Will definitely be back.
Thrifty
2.3
Poor
Cleanliness
2.9
Comfort
2.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
2.9
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
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
Filters
No reviews available
Dollar
1.9
Poor
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
4.9
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
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
Filters
Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Intermediate SUV
I liked the way they like the security. You can just hire a car , the must better up that only over 23's can apply for this , not from over 30's please
Firefly
10.0
Wonderful
4 locations in Salt River
from$30/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
1 Myrtle Lane
+27 283 124 479
Opening times not available
Car Rental Returns
+27 219 353 000
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
Crystal Towers Hotel
+27 219 354 760
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Shop Dg09 Conference Centre
+27 219 354 762
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
3 locations in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
88 Main Road, Strand
Opening times not available
CNR Frans Conradie & Manus Gerber Drive
Opening times not available
Cape Town International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Bidvest
No score available yet
2 locations in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town International Airport
Opening times not available
Shop 36, Riverside Mall, Main Rd
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
CarWiz
No score available yet
2 locations in Salt River
from$35/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
366A Victoria Rd, Salt River
+27 21 386 2411
Monday
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 18:00
Thursday
07:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Matroosfontein
+27 21 386 2411
Monday
08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 21:00
Thursday
08:00 - 21:00
Friday
08:00 - 21:00
Saturday
08:00 - 21:00
Sunday
08:00 - 21:00
Filters
No reviews available
Economy Rent a Car
No score available yet
2 locations in Salt River
from$44/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town Intl Airport Off Airport
Opening times not available
Milnerton Business Park, Racecourse Road
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Al Wefaq
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town International Airport
+27 219 347 165
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
Filters
No reviews available
CABS Car Hire
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town Airport
+27 213 865 500
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Comet Car Rental
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
First Rent
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Car Rental Parking
+27 219 347 499
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
KEA Campervan rental-AU
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
Cape Town Downtown
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Move Mee
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
341 Koeberg Road
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Rentacar
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
from$24/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
366a Victoria Rd, Salt River
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
U-Save
No score available yet
One location in Salt River
from$17/day
Locations in Salt River (Cape Town)
8 Montreal Dr, Airport Industria
+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
Filters
No reviews available
95 travelers who rented a car in Salt River gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.5
Car rental locations in or near Salt River (Cape Town)
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