Car Hire Cape Town Airport

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Cape Town Airport Car Rental Mini Guide

Collect a pre-booked rental car from Cape Town Airport and the whole of this magical area of the country is yours to explore. The area around The Cape has vineyards producing some of the best wine in the world whilst a trip up to the top of Table Mountain is necessary; don’t worry, there’s a cable car to get you to the top!

Plenty of airlines fly into Cape Town, all of them are scheduled and some of them operate on a seasonal basis only. You can fly into Cape Town from many countries such as the UK, USA, France, UAE and Germany. If you have pre-booked a hire car, the companies’ desks are found in front of the Transport Plaza and central terminal building. At peak times send a party member through to begin the process or you may find you face a long delay. Getting to your destination is quite simple. The airport approach road links directly with the N2 into the city.

Cheapest car hire at Cape Town Airport

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.70 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 172.93 EUR from 23/01/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.19 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 176.39 EUR from 23/01/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.19 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 176.33 EUR from 23/01/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kwid

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.20 EUR/day
Renault Kwid

7 Days rental at 176.44 EUR from 23/01/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kwid

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.20 EUR/day
Renault Kwid

7 Days rental at 176.44 EUR from 23/01/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.14 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 189.99 EUR from 23/01/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Micra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.77 EUR/day
Nissan Micra

7 Days rental at 194.44 EUR from 23/01/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.65 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 200.56 EUR from 23/01/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Datsun Go

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.47 EUR/day
Datsun Go

7 Days rental at 206.29 EUR from 23/01/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

  • Cape Town Airport car hire special offers

    We currently have 2 special offers for car rental in Cape Town Airport including;

  • Guaranteed 2021/2022-registered car
    We guarantee that you are going to get a 2021/2022-registered car at the desk available from AVIS, BUDGET, GREEN MOTION, KEDDY BY EUROPCAR.
  • Pre-Registration available
    For faster, easier car hire, add driver details before pick-up available from AVIS, BUDGET, GREEN MOTION, KEDDY BY EUROPCAR.

Useful to know about Cape Town Airport

  • Cape Town International Airport is the second busiest in Africa.
  • Last year it handles over 8.2m passengers.
  • The airport opened in 1954.
  • It’s located 12 miles from the city centre.
  • The route from Cape Town to Johannesburg is the 5th busiest in the world.
  • On the outskirts of Cape Town you can hire a car from Stellenbosch and Paarl.

 

Popular car hire destinations in Cape Town Airport

Best car rental companies in Cape Town Airport

8.6
No.1: BLUU CAR RENTAL,
based on 244 reviews
80
80
80
80
80
15 min (average wait time)
8.3
No.2: TEMPEST,
based on 323 reviews
90
80
80
80
70
22 min (average wait time)
8.1
No.4: HERTZ,
based on 238 reviews
80
80
70
70
80
28 min (average wait time)

Cape Town Airport car hire information

  • 8.6/10
    Best Rated Agent:
    Bluu Car Rental (Bidvest)
  • € 172.90
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 24.70
    Best Price:
    Per Week
  • 30
    Most Popular Type:
    Compact
  • 13
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 142
    Total Cars Available
     

Average prices per day for car hire at Cape Town Airport

ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 48
March€ 40
April€ 40
May€ 41
June€ 45
July€ 47
August€ 47
September€ 43
October€ 45
November€ 45
December€ 58
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January€ 33
February€ 35
March€ 30
April€ 32
May€ 32
June€ 34
July€ 35
August€ 36
September€ 34
October€ 35
November€ 34
December€ 43
ItemPercent
January€ 92
February€ 99
March€ 77
April€ 78
May€ 82
June€ 87
July€ 99
August€ 93
September€ 89
October€ 92
November€ 89
December€ 143
ItemPercent
January€ 62
February€ 59
March€ 51
April€ 51
May€ 55
June€ 55
July€ 67
August€ 64
September€ 63
October€ 64
November€ 62
December€ 78
ItemPercent
January€ 133
February€ 154
March€ 88
April€ 90
May€ 112
June€ 82
July€ 119
August€ 124
September€ 122
October€ 124
November€ 118
December€ 155
ItemPercent
January€ 27
February€ 25
March€ 23
April€ 24
May€ 23
June€ 26
July€ 26
August€ 27
September€ 25
October€ 26
November€ 26
December€ 32
ItemPercent
January€ 90
February€ 93
March€ 75
April€ 68
May€ 71
June€ 72
July€ 77
August€ 75
September€ 73
October€ 73
November€ 78
December€ 107
ItemPercent
January€ 69
February€ 74
March€ 58
April€ 67
May€ 66
June€ 72
July€ 77
August€ 70
September€ 71
October€ 76
November€ 88
December€ 101

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FAQs about car hire at Cape Town Airport

How much does car hire at Cape Town Airport cost?

Car hire at Cape Town Airport costs as little as €24.70 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Mini class vehicle is €34.70 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €247.30 per day from HERTZ for a Toyota Quantum.

What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Cape Town Airport?

11 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Cape Town Airport, including WOODFORD EXCLUSIVE RENTALS, FIREFLY, GREEN MOTION, see the full list here.

What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental at Cape Town Airport?

None of the car hire companies at Cape Town Airport are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.

Who is the best car rental agent at Cape Town Airport?

Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Bluu Car Rental (Bidvest) has the highest customer rating for car hire at Cape Town Airport with a score of 8.6/10

with Tempest rated second best with a score of 8.3/10

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How much does it cost to hire a compact car at Cape Town Airport?

Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire at Cape Town Airport is €219.85 per week from TEMPEST.

Who is the cheapest car hire agent at Cape Town Airport?

The cheapest car hire company at Cape Town Airport is TEMPEST, with prices for a Mini class car such as the Hyundai i10 available from as little as €172.90 per week.

How much is fuel at Cape Town Airport?

You can expect to pay €1.263/ltr of petrol and €1.538/ltr of diesel at Cape Town Airport. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.

What car hire agencies are available at Cape Town Airport?

We can arrange great deals on car hire at Cape Town Airport with leading car hire companies such as AVIS, BLUU CAR RENTAL, BUDGET, EUROPCAR, FIREFLY, FIRST, GREEN MOTION, HERTZ, KEDDY BY EUROPCAR, SIXT, TEMPEST, WOODFORD EXCLUSIVE RENTALS as well as reputable, local car hire companies.

What type of car can I hire at Cape Town Airport?

We can arrange Compact, Economy, Fullsize, Fullsize Elite, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Premium Elite, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars at Cape Town Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a convertible car at Cape Town Airport?

We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire at Cape Town Airport, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car at Cape Town Airport is € per week from for a .

Do you have a discount code for car hire at Cape Town Airport?

We don’t have any discount codes for car hire at Cape Town Airport at the moment, however TEMPEST rates start from just €172.90 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €172.90 from TEMPEST in Cape Town - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week at Cape Town Airport?

The cheapest price to hire a car for a week at Cape Town Airport is €172.90 per week with an average price of €242.90 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about car hire agents at Cape Town Airport

Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies at Cape Town Airport

  • First (tel: 27 21 934 7499 / 021 935-1370)
  • Thrifty (tel: +27 21 936 2121)
  • Budget (tel: 27 21 927 8800)
  • Tempest (tel: 0027 219 358 650/ +27842341120)
  • Europcar (tel: 021 935-8600 )
  • Avis (tel: 27 21 927 8800)
  • Woodford exclusive rentals (tel: +27219347165)
  • Bluu car rental (tel: (021) 927 2750)
  • Keddy by europcar (tel: 27 21 9358600)
  • Dollar (tel: +27 21 936 2121)

Pick-up locations for car hire companies at Cape Town Airport

  • First (Cape Town Airport, Arrivals HAll, Cape Town, 7525)
  • Thrifty (Cape Town International Apt,, Unit BG6 Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard,, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa, SA)
  • Budget (Cape Town International Apt, Cape Town)
  • Tempest (Cape Town Airport International, Terminal Building, Cape Town)
  • Europcar (Domestic Arrivals, P O Box 58, , Cape Town , 7525, WC)
  • Avis (Cape Town International Apt, Cape Town)

Car hire company reviews at Cape Town Airport

  • Bluu Car Rental (Bidvest): Rated 8.6/10 from 24 reviews
  • Tempest Car Hire: Rated 8.3/10 from 18 reviews
  • First Car Rental: Rated 8.1/10 from 31 reviews
  • Hertz ZA Direct: Rated 8.1/10 from 19 reviews
  • Budget EMEA Franchise: Rated 7.9/10 from 20 reviews
  • Europcar Direct: Rated 7.8/10 from 20 reviews

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Car Hire Cape Town
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