Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Cape Town
Which car rental companies are near or in Cape Town?
There are over 13 car rental companies in Cape Town. Car rental companies such as Thrifty de Waterkant on 2 Hospital Street de Waterkant, First City on 49 Loop Street, Dollar on 24 Chiappini Street de Waterkant Capetown Cy Green Point, Hertz on 40 Loop St & Strand Street City Centre, Avis Downtown on 123 Strand Street Schotsche Kloof, Europcar on 1 Lower Buitengracht Street Southern Sun Waterfront Foreshore, Bidvest City Centre on 8005 33 Bree Street City Centre, Tempest City on 26 Chiappini Street de Waterkant, Sixt on 49 Loop Street, National Car Hires South Africa on 25 Kitchener Road Woodstock, Europcar Arabella Quays Convention Square on 5 Lower Long Street City Centre, Budget Downtown on 123 Strand St & Chiappini Street, Global on 2 Burg Street City Centre, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in Cape Town?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Cape Town, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How can I find car rental near me in Cape Town?
Do a search for Cape Town. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Cape Town from companies such as Global on 2 Burg Street City Centre, Avis Downtown on 123 Strand Street Schotsche Kloof, Sixt on 49 Loop Street, First City on 49 Loop Street, Thrifty de Waterkant on 2 Hospital Street de Waterkant, Budget Downtown on 123 Strand St & Chiappini Street, Tempest City on 26 Chiappini Street de Waterkant, National Car Hires South Africa on 25 Kitchener Road Woodstock and others.
What types of car can I rent in Cape Town?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as intermediate elite, mini cars, hybrid cars, standard cars, minibus, estate, fullsize elite, premium cars, fullsize cars, 9 seater minivan, large truck-lorry, moped, small suv, intermediate, minivan, 5 seater minivan, exotic cars, luxury elite, electric cars, suv, medium suv, special cars, mini elite, economy cars, jeep, luxury cars, convertible, small-medium truck-lorry, 7 seater minivan, cargo van, economy elite, compact elite, compact cars in Cape Town with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Cape Town and South Africa?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in South Africa on Autoprio.com were found at Firefly, First Car Rental, Keddy By Europcar, Bidvest, Woodford Exclusive Rentals, Comet Car, Tempest and Cabs Car Hire. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Cape Town than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking.
What is the best rental car company in Cape Town and South Africa?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in South Africa are Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in Cape Town?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Cape Town are e.g. Protea Parking, Ulundi Parking, Libertas Square Parking, Wembley Square, Civic Centre Outside Parking, Harrington Square, Merriman Square, Cecilia Forest Parking, Granger Bay, Mount Nelson Hotel Parking, Hv Parking, Heitman Parking, Howard Center Open Parking, South Africa Jewish Museum Parking, Roggebaai Square, Visitors Parking, De Hel Parking, Fashion Tv Parking, Icicc P5 Parking, Village Green Parking, Thibault Square Parking, Breakwater Parking, Virgin Active Parking, Reserved for Customers of Market Toyota etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near Cape Town?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Cape Town are e.g. Premier Motors (Caltex), Kunshani Motors (Caltex) on Belvedere Road 40, Total Kenilworth, Mother City Motors (Shell) on Christiaan Barnard Street, Total on Section Road, Oranje Service Centre (Engen) on Annandale Street, Doncaster Motors (Caltex), Sybrand Park Motors (Engen) on Golf Course Road 19, Shell on Century Boulevard, Peak Service Station (Caltex) on Orange Street 42, Waterfront Service Station (Caltex), Zonnebloem Service Station (Engen) on Roeland Street, Sasol, Jaffers Fuel (Caltex) on Klipfontein Road, VIC White Motors (BP) on Imam Haron Road 380, Howard Centre Motors (Caltex), Regal Convenience Centre (Engen), Vredehoek Garage (Engen), Somerset Road Service Station (BP) on Somerset Road 4, Lansdowne Motors (Engen), Puma on Broad Road, Bo Kaap Service Station (Shell), Nasris Auto Centre (Caltex) on Main Road 307, Paddys Service Centre (Shell), Kloof Street Motors (Engen) on Kloof Street etc.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Cape Town?
Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Virginia Airport, Pieter Maritzburg Airport, East London Airport, Port Elizabeth Airport, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, Cape Town Airport, Wonderboom Airport and Durban-King Shaka Airport, instead of Cape Town. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.
Which additional charges could apply in Cape Town?
Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: winter tyres, out-of-hours drop-off, one-way rentals, young drivers, border crossing, out-of-hours pick-up and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Cape Town.
Which optional extras are available in Cape Town?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Cape Town and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Additional driver, Roof Rack, Child toddler seat, Ski Rack, Luggage racks, Electronic toll pass, Booster seat, Snow Chain Set, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Snow Tyres, Infant child seat and Wi-Fi Access. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Cape Town. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Find the best prices for rental cars online. Comparing prices online can be very profitable, many smaller companies can otherwise only be booked on site. Comparison of rental cars and car hires from several businesses in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.
Easy and safe online booking for rental cars. Search for a city, airport etc. and choose a pick up location. The search will look for all types of models. Rental cars are available at Cape Town’s travel centre, train stations (Rosebank Station) and airports like Cape Town International Airport 17 km (11 mi), CPT and ferry terminals and ports (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Cruise Terminal, Nelson Mandela Gateway, Royal Cape Yacht Club, Granger Bay). Car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you pick up the car. When you are looking for rental cars we compare these companies Europcar Arabella Quays Convention Square on 5 Lower Long Street City Centre, Hertz on 40 Loop St & Strand Street City Centre, Dollar on 24 Chiappini Street de Waterkant Capetown Cy Green Point, Global on 2 Burg Street City Centre, First City on 49 Loop Street, Tempest City on 26 Chiappini Street de Waterkant, National Car Hires South Africa on 25 Kitchener Road Woodstock, Budget Downtown on 123 Strand St & Chiappini Street, Avis Downtown on 123 Strand Street Schotsche Kloof, Thrifty de Waterkant on 2 Hospital Street de Waterkant, Sixt on 49 Loop Street, Bidvest City Center on 8005 33 Bree Street City Centre, Europcar on 1 Lower Buitengracht Street Southern Sun Waterfront Foreshore.
Facts about Cape Town
Cape Town (iKapa, Kaapstad) is a city in the municipality, City of Cape Town, Western Cape province, South Africa. It is the county seat in the region. 1th largest city/town when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 1th largest district/town in South Africa. Larger neighboring cities/communities are Paarl (c. 190,000 pop), Stellenbosch (c. 94,300 pop), Atlantis (c. 60,300 pop), Kraaifontein (c. 57,900 pop) and Wellington (c. 55,500 pop). Claremont, Rosebank, Constantia, Newlands, Bergvliet, Sunset Beach, Schotschekloof, Bo-Kaap, Malay Quarter, De Waterkant and Gardens are small villages, suburbs and communities nearby. Regardless of how long you are staying the city there are things to experience and do. The town/city is located about 25 MASL (82 ft). With about 3,433,400 (2018) inhabitants. Janssens, Grey, Busy Corner Taxi Rank, Montague Gardens, Golden Arrow, Claremont Bus Terminus, Gardens and Cape Town Station are bus stations and stops nearby. We also give tips on which companies offer rental cars in City of Cape Town.
Attractions, Sights and Activities
Recommendations and tips on activities, experiences, museums, attractions, events, places and destinations in Cape Town you can visit during your stay in the city can be found here. Castle of Good Hope and Castle Lichtenstein are new as well as old beautiful castles to see and they are located in the town center. Castle of Good Hope are exciting old fortresses, strongholds and forts to visit. Do you want to do something fun with the whole family? Ratanga Junction, Cool Runnings, Zip Zap Circus School are water parks, amusement parks, or theme parks. Do you travel with children and want to visit a Zoo? World of Birds are aquariums, zoos, animal parks, tropicarium, tropical house and terrarium near Cape Town. Do you want to do some shopping? The large malls in the city are e.g. Canal Walk, Cavendish Connect, Lifestyles on Kloof, Clock Tower Centre, Gardens Center mall, Alfred Mall, Cavendish Square, Dean Street Arcade, Hout Bay Shopping Centre, Cape Grand China and Central square.
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Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby: Car Rental Cape Town Airport. Compare long-term rental for one day, one year, a whole month, week, weekend, or for as many days as you wish in Cape Town.
Car rental companies in Cape Town, South Africa
When you are looking for rental cars we compare these companies; Tempest, Firefly, Bidvest, Budget, Woodford Exclusive Rentals, Alamo, Cabs Car Hire, Dollar, Keddy By Europcar, Comet Car, Sixt, Hertz, First Car Rental, Thrifty, Avis and Europcar, all with offices on site or in the region. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Cape Town Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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