Car hires in City Centre, Cape Town

If you plan on visiting City Centre, consider renting a car from Avis, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 8 locations. 1 momondo reviewer gave this rental agency an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

The most popular type of cars to hire in City Centre are Economy cars. This type of car costs $94 per day on average. 38% of users prefer to hire Economy cars in City Centre due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Cape Town are Salt River and De Waterkant. At the moment, CarWiz in Salt River has an average hire price of $22 per day. In De Waterkant you can find a $97 per day average hire price from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

The majority of momondo users will hire a car in City Centre for 2 days at an average cost of $48 per day. Hiring for 1 week will cost a total of $471, while hiring for just the weekend will cost $148 in total. You can also hire a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, hiring a car for a month in City Centre costs, on average, $2,505 total.

The best time to hire a car in City Centre is in the month of March, when prices are $41/day on average. June is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $62/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit City Centre, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 80 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in City Centre refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in City Centre is 18 as of April 2025.

Among different countries, including City Centre, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in City Centre. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.