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Car Hire in South Africa

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Cheap Car Hire Deals in South Africa

12/18/2024 - 12/19/2024
Hyundai Grand i10 Hatchback

or similar Economy

passengers iconCape Town: Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Green Motion logo
Economy Car Image
A$27 /day
12/25/2024 - 12/26/2024
Suzuki Celerio

or similar Mini

passengers iconCape Town: Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Green Motion logo
Mini Car Image
A$27 /day
1/1/2025 - 1/2/2025
Volkswagen Polo

or similar Compact

passengers iconCape Town: Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Green Motion logo
Compact Car Image
A$31 /day
1/8/2025 - 1/9/2025
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

or similar Special

passengers iconCape Town: Cape Town International Airport, Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Special Car Image
A$36 /day
1/15/2025 - 1/16/2025
Hyundai Venue

or similar Compact SUV

passengers iconCape Town: Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Green Motion logo
Compact SUV Car Image
A$42 /day
1/22/2025 - 1/23/2025
Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate

passengers iconCape Town: Cape Town International Apt
budget logo
Intermediate Car Image
A$46 /day
1/29/2025 - 1/30/2025
Toyota Corolla

or similar Standard

passengers iconCape Town: Cape Town International Apt
budget logo
Standard Car Image
A$46 /day
2/5/2025 - 2/6/2025
Toyota Urban Cruiser

or similar Economy SUV

passengers iconCape Town: null
Woodford logo
Economy SUV Car Image
A$50 /day
2/12/2025 - 2/13/2025
Volkswagen Polo Sedan

or similar Luxury

passengers iconCape Town: null
Green Motion logo
Luxury Car Image
A$54 /day
2/19/2025 - 2/20/2025
Haval Jolion

or similar Intermediate SUV

passengers iconCape Town: Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Green Motion logo
Intermediate SUV Car Image
A$55 /day
2/26/2025 - 2/27/2025
Toyota Hilux

or similar Pick Up Truck

passengers iconCape Town: null
Woodford logo
Pick Up Truck Car Image
A$55 /day
3/5/2025 - 3/6/2025
Nissan X-Trail

or similar Standard SUV

passengers iconCape Town: Unit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Green Motion logo
Standard SUV Car Image
A$59 /day
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What Are the Best Car Hire Companies in South Africa?

First logo

First

4.4 / 5
3229 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.5 / 5
From
A$52 /day

TEMPEST CAR HIRE

4.2 / 5
3559 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$44 /day
BLUU CAR RENTAL logo

BLUU CAR RENTAL

4.3 / 5
8090 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$44 /day
Enterprise logo

Enterprise

4.2 / 5
6829 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$40 /day
Woodford logo

Woodford

4.2 / 5
2290 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$40 /day
Hertz logo

Hertz

4.5 / 5
5926 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$44 /day
BLUU_Car_Rental logo

BLUU_Car_Rental

4.1 / 5
597 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.1 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$46 /day
Thrifty logo

Thrifty

4.3 / 5
6951 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$46 /day

Greenmotion

4.3 / 5
1864 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$34 /day
GREEN MOTION logo

GREEN MOTION

4.2 / 5
5632 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$27 /day
Firefly logo

Firefly

4.4 / 5
5771 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$44 /day
Europcar logo

Europcar

4.5 / 5
13254 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$36 /day
Sixt logo

Sixt

4.5 / 5
10462 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$67 /day

Tempest

4.5 / 5
3008 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$42 /day
AVIS logo

AVIS

4.5 / 5
22277 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$38 /day
National logo

National

4.3 / 5
2651 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$48 /day
Secret Deal logo

Secret Deal

4.2 / 5
7526 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$44 /day
Budget logo

Budget

4.4 / 5
14137 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$36 /day

First Car Rental

4.3 / 5
9492 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$34 /day
Keddy by Europcar logo

Keddy by Europcar

4.5 / 5
184460 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$42 /day
Alamo logo

Alamo

4.2 / 5
2605 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$38 /day

Popular Car Hire Airports in South Africa

Popular Car Hire Cities in South Africa

Popular Car Hire Locations in South Africa

Car hire locations at or near bus and train stations in Cape Town

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
National+27 214180670check_when_booking1 LOWER BUITENGRACHT STREET
National+27 214215190check_when_bookingSHOP 2 QUAYSIDE 34 PRESTWITCH
Sixt+27-21-4221480check_when_bookingCape Town, Entrance at 2 Old Marine Drive
Thrifty+27 214813750check_when_bookingCAPE TOWN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA, HILTON HOTEL,126 CNR BUITENGRACHT&WALE STR
AVIS27 21 424 1177 check_when_booking46 Strand Street
AVIScheck_when_bookingCape Town Downtown, 46, Strand Street, Corner Chiappini Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
Budgetcheck_when_bookingCape Town - Strand Street, 46, Strand Street, Salga House, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000
Firefly214106800check_when_bookingCAPE TOWN DOWNTOWN, 40 LOOP STREET
Hertzcheck_when_bookingCape Town Downtown - Loop Street, 40, Loop Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

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Car hire locations at Cape Town airports

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Carwiz
Check when bookingCape Town Int airport -Outside the Terminal
Greenmotion
0027 21 555 9561 / 0027 83 627 4411Check when bookingUnit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
GREEN MOTION0027 21 555 9561 / 0027 83 627 4411Desk in terminalUnit 2, Airport Business Park Michigan Street 14, Airport Industrial
Greenmotion
0027 215 559 561Desk in terminalCape Town International Airport, 341 Koeberg Road, Cape Town, 7441
Dollar
+27 21 936 2121Desk in terminalCape Town International Airport, Unit BG6 Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard, Cape Town International Apt
Keddy by Europcar+27 2 19358600Desk in terminalCar Rental Terminal, Parow East, 7501, Cape Town, South Africa.
AVIS27 21 927 8800 Desk in terminalCape Town International Apt
AVIS27 21 927 8800 Desk in terminalCape Town International Airport, Cape Town International Apt
AVIS27 21 927 8800Desk in terminalCape Town International Airport - Avis Europe, Cape Town International Apt

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Car hire locations at other popular spots in Cape Town

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Firefly283124479check_when_bookingHERMANUS, 1 MYRTLE LANE
Firefly0283124479Check when booking1 MYRTLE LANE
Hertz0283124479check_when_bookingHERMANUS, 1 MYRTLE LANE
Europcar+27 21 8508900check_when_bookingSOMERSET WEST, 88 MAIN ROAD STRAND
Budgetcheck_when_bookingCape Town - Somerset West, Corner Broadway and Main Roads, Strand, Cape Town, South Africa, 7139
AVIS27 21 036 0472check_when_booking197 Main Road
AVIS27 21 036 0472 check_when_bookingStrand, 197 Main Road
Thriftycheck_when_bookingCape Town - Somerset West, 5, Dynagel Street, The Interchange, Unit 7, Cape Town, South Africa, 7110
Budget27 21 797 4581check_when_booking367 Main Road

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Hiring a Car in South Africa: Good to Know

How to Find the Cheap Car Hire Deal in South Africa

Ask About Roadside Assistance Services

Confirm whether the rental includes roadside assistance for breakdowns or emergencies during your trip.
Ensure help is available if needed

Research Fuel Prices

Research fuel prices in the area where you'll return the vehicle. Filling up at a local station may be cheaper than paying for fuel through the rental company, especially if they charge higher rates.
Know local fuel prices before returning

Understand Deposit Policies

Most rental companies will require a credit card for the deposit, which is typically frozen in your account. Make sure to inquire about the specific deposit amount and the policy for releasing the freeze.
Know the rental deposit requirements

Understand Mileage Policies

Some rental agreements come with mileage limits, while others offer unlimited mileage. Make sure to review the mileage policy to avoid unexpected fees.
Know the mileage limits and fees

Add a Second Driver

If you plan to share driving, check if the rental company allows a second driver and whether there are additional fees. Some companies offer free second driver options under certain conditions.
Explore options for additional drivers

Understand Age Restrictions

Be aware that some rental companies impose age restrictions or additional fees for drivers under 25. Make sure to check the company’s age policy when booking.
Check age policies for rentals

Check for Local Driving Restrictions

Research any local driving restrictions, such as tolls, road types, and restricted zones, to avoid fines.
Understand driving laws in South Africa

Understand Return Procedures

Before returning the vehicle, clarify the return procedures with the rental company. Knowing where to drop off the car and any required inspections can streamline the process.
Familiarize yourself with return process

Find Cheap Car Hire Deals in South Africa: FAQs