Car rental at Cape Town Airport

Cape Town Airport is the ideal place to pick up a hire car for anyone who wants to explore the captivating city, and discover the beautiful coastline & breathtaking countryside in the vicinity — some of the most common drives from Cape Town include the Garden Route (from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay) and the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point.

20km (around 12.5 miles) from the city centre, Cape Town Airport had around six million visitors pass through its terminals in 2014. Each year, we help all kinds of travellers find cheap car hire deals, so they can explore South Africa at their leisure.

To bring you exclusive deals, we compare a number of big-name car hire companies at Cape Town Airport (like Budget, Avis and Europcar), as well as local firms like Bidvest and First Car Rental. The companies provide their cars at the airport itself, giving you the easiest possible start to your holiday.

You will often see cars with a free additional driver, GPS or Collision Damage Waiver with zero excess included in the price, giving you fantastic value for money. We tell you exactly what is included in the price, so you know just what you are getting for your money — meaning no nasty surprises when you get to the rental counter.

Many people worry about hidden charges when renting a car: but by booking a car with a full-to-full fuel policy, you will avoid added fuel fees. All you need to do is refill the tank just before the end of your rental and you won’t face any more fuel costs when you drop the car off.

There are hire cars to suit your every need at Cape Town Airport — whether you are travelling alone, with your family or in a large group. Just use the filters on the search results page to see cars which are best-suited to you in terms of size, fuel policy, supplier location and specifications (like air conditioning and automatic transmission).

From mini and economy cars (ideal for city driving) to SUVs and spacious people carriers (which can seat up to 10 people), there are a number of car groups for you to choose from. If you want to drive in style, consider a luxury car (something like a Mercedes Benz E-Class, for example).