Car Rental in Cape Town (Downtown)
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:49 on 2024-04-21. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$45 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.14 per liter or $4.33 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.30 per liter or $4.93 / 1 gallon
Top 18 Locations near Cape Town (Downtown)
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17.4 km / 10.8 miles
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64.3 km / 40 miles
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365.1 km / 226.9 miles
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663.7 km / 412.4 miles
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752.4 km / 467.5 miles
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822.8 km / 511.3 miles
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828.2 km / 514.6 miles
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877.5 km / 545.3 miles
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919.3 km / 571.2 miles
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1,272.2 km / 790.5 miles
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1,274.1 km / 791.7 miles
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1,280.4 km / 795.6 miles
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1,291.2 km / 802.3 miles
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1,311.1 km / 814.7 miles
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1,317.6 km / 818.7 miles
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1,548.1 km / 961.9 miles
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Cape Town (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Cape Town (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Cape Town (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $30.67 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $45.31 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cape Town (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 9 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Cape Town (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Cape Town (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in Cape Town (Downtown) in January, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Cape Town (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | First Car Rental, Hertz, Keddy, Firefly, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Honda Amaze | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Firefly | Toyota Agya | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Starlet | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| First Car Rental | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
First Car Rental
8.7 / 10
Lowest rated company
Carwiz
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$45.19
Lowest daily price
$14.25
Total cars available
181
Top 14 Suppliers in Cape Town (Downtown) in 2024
+27214221480
Cnr Hertzog Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Streets, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
$17 - $169
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
+27214215190
34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$20 - $120
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
+270214185232
8005, 33 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
$61 - $116
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
Hertz
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$14 - $67
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
Thrifty
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$31 - $146
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
+270214215190
Shop 2, Quayside Apartments, 34 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
$22 - $125
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
Budget
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$20 - $126
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
Enterprise
219347165
Shop 4
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
Firefly
+270214106800
1 Port Road, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8000
$23 - $115
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
+27214221480
Hertzog Blvd cnr C. Barnard St 8001 Cape Town
$36 - $229
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
Avis
27214241177
46 Strand Street
$21 - $132
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
Bidvest
+214185232
Corner of Bree and Riebeek Streets (33 Bree Street)
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-14:00
Sun:08:00-14:00
Dollar
+27214106800
1 Port Rd, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
$31 - $146
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
+27213862411 / +27824438716
Unit 6 Airport Business Park, Cnr Michigan Road & Borcherds Quarry Road, Airport Industria, Cape Town
$16 - $122
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:07:00-18:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
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