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Economy

4-5 doors
52Airport terminal
From
SAR 71
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41Airport terminal
From
SAR 72
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
53Airport terminal
From
SAR 86
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54Meet and greet
From
SAR 112
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
24Meet and greet
From
SAR 158
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52Airport terminal
From
SAR 226
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
52Airport terminal
From
SAR 71
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41Airport terminal
From
SAR 72
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
52
From
SAR 77
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
53Airport terminal
From
SAR 80
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
52Meet and greet
From
SAR 82
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
51
From
SAR 83
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
53
From
SAR 86
per day

Mini

Crossover
51Meet and greet
From
SAR 90
per day

Compact

Crossover
53Meet and greet
From
SAR 90
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54
From
SAR 93
per day

Mini

Crossover
51Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 96
per day

Compact

Crossover
53Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 96
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54Meet and greet
From
SAR 103
per day

Intermediate

Pickup
24Airport terminal
From
SAR 105
per day

Economy

Crossover
52Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 134
per day

Intermediate

Passenger van
74Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 142
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
24Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 144
per day

Fullsize

Passenger van
74Meet and greet
From
SAR 146
per day

Premium

SUV
72Meet and greet
From
SAR 166
per day

Fullsize

SUV
74
From
SAR 209
per day

Fullsize

Pickup
54Airport terminal
From
SAR 215
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52Airport terminal
From
SAR 226
per day
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These are the lowest Cape Town Airport car hire prices we found across the internet over the next 30 days, and are subject to change.

Car hire near Cape Town Airport

Consider travelling into Cape Town to pick up your car - we found car hire deals from pick-up points in Cape Town from SAR 71.

The most popular car rental companies in Cape Town Airport

Cape Town Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceSAR 147
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Cheapest price foundSAR 71
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Providers at Cape Town Airport25
Most popular providerSixt
Best time to book1 week before

Choose from the best car hire companies near Cape Town Airport

Keddy By Europcar
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 101per day
Europcar
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 101per day
Budget
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 94per day
Sixt
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 94per day
Hertz
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 104per day
Firefly
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 96per day
Keddy By Europcar
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 101per day
Europcar
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 101per day
Budget
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 94per day
Sixt
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 94per day
Hertz
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 104per day
Firefly
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 96per day

How to get the best car hire deal in Cape Town Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Cape Town Airport. 

Check out car hire in Cape Town

If you can't find what you're looking for at Cape Town Airport, there could be more car hire options in Cape Town and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Cape Town Airport into Cape Town could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Cape Town Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cape Town Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Cape Town Airport is February.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Cape Town Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Cape Town Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Cape Town Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Cape Town Airport: FAQs

On average, car hire from Cape Town Airport is around SAR 146 per day.
No. It's a little higher than South Africa's average daily car rental price, which is around SAR 116.
There are lots of car hire companies to choose from at Cape Town Airport - including Localrent, National, Fox - Rent A Car, Budget, Sixt, Green Motion, Tempest - Car Hire, U-Save, and Avis.
Yes – you can pick up Sixt hire cars from Cape Town Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Yes – you can pick up First - Car Rental hire cars from Cape Town Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Yes – you can pick up Europcar hire cars from Cape Town Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Currently, the lowest price for car hire at Cape Town Airport we found is SAR 71. And the cheapest rate for car hire nearby is from SAR 72. It can often be cheaper to hire a car from somewhere near to Cape Town Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pick-up fee. But when you consider the cost of travelling from Cape Town Airport to the pick-up location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might still work out more economic, faster and easier.
Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in Cape Town Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.
The most popular according to travellers is Keddy By Europcar, with a 4.9 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently Budget.
Currently, it looks like Budget has the cheapest car hire deal in Cape Town Airport – for SAR 93 per day. Sixt also has car hire deals from SAR 93 per day.
Although you can often find a cheaper car hire deal away from Cape Town Airport, remember to consider: extra cost of public transport, a taxi to your hotel, or on to that pickup location on top of that price.
Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from Cape Town Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals in and around Cape Town. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Cape Town Airport.
When you rent a car near Cape Town Airport, most major providers require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.
You can book car hire at Cape Town Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.
The documents you need to rent a car at Cape Town Airport vary depending on the car hire provider. In most cases, you’ll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with the car hire provider when you book.
Finding the best car hire deal at Cape Town Airport is quick and easy with Skyscanner. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage, and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.

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