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Car rental in Cape Town, South Africa

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Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Cape Town car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

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There are 50 car rental locations in Cape Town. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Cape Town

Choose from the best car rental companies in Cape Town

Europcar
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First
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S/. 72per day
Sixt
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Hertz
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Avis
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Budget
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Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
First
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
S/. 72per day
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Renting a car in Cape Town: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyGreen Motion
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceS/. 141
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Cape Town will set you back around S/. 141 per day or S/. 523 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Cape Town is a compact SUV. The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Cape Town are currently Carwiz and First.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is currently January.
On average, around S/. 523. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Cape Town is S/. 216.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a whole month is S/. 2.026. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Cape Town, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Cape Town that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Cape Town.
Most places – Cape Town included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is S/. 56 per day. The average price per day is around S/. 133.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Green Motion, Carwiz and First - Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated First as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Cape Town.

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