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In Cape Town we recommend the following car hire offers

from 11 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Hyundai i10
12 Days from 29.04 - 11.05.2025
Example vehicle
from 16 £ per day
Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. Suzuki Swift
12 Days from 29.04 - 11.05.2025
Example vehicle
from 18 £ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Mini
e.g. Datsun Go
12 Days from 29.04 - 11.05.2025
Example vehicle

Car hire Cape Town Airport: Explore the city

The best way to explore the city is by car rental from Cape Town Airport (CPT). With the offers from the price comparison on Driveboo, you can pick-up your rental car directly at Cape Town Airport. Rent a cheap car and explore the city on your own before departure. So you can enjoy your stay to the fullest. Cape Town is the second-largest city in South Africa and is located in the southwest of the country.

A rental car gives you maximum flexibility to explore the big region. The easiest way to reach places of interest is by car, such as the impressive harbour of Alfred & Victoria Waterfront or the Castle of Good Hope. To the beaches and the attractive suburbs like Camps Bay, you can also drive comfortably and cheaply with the rental car. Visit Table Mountain, the landmark of Cape Town. The sooner you compare the offers at Driveboo, the better conditions we can offer you. If you have any further questions, please contact our service team.

View over Cape Town

View over Cape Town

Cape Town Airport at sunset

Sightseeing tour in Cape Town and surroundings with a rental car

In Cape Town, visitors experience a unique blend of the vibrant metropolis, impressive mountains and blue sea. Rent a car cheaply and enjoy the city and its surroundings in the typical sunny weather that characterizes South Africa. Table Mountain is the landmark of Cape Town and thanks to its concise form with the large plateau is known worldwide. It rises above the city and dominates the skyline of Cape Town. By rental car, you can reach Table Mountain quickly and cheaply. Park your rental car at the foot of the mountain and take the cable car uphill in a gondola. From above you enjoy an impressive view over Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean and neighbouring towns like Camps Bay.

Cape Town

Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope

Rental car Cape Town: Visit Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town is one of the most impressive and versatile excursion destinations in South Africa. The lively and modern entertainment district at the harbour is home to restaurants, shopping, bars, theatres, museums, cinemas, hotels, an aquarium and much other entertainment and tourist attractions. Park your rental car and take a tour of the harbour. The ferries to the former prison island Robben Island also start here.

Drive to the beach at Camps Bay

If you have explored Cape Town by rental car, you can make numerous excursions in the beautiful surroundings. For example, drive to Camps Bay, where some of the region's most popular beaches are located. In Camp Bay, you can enjoy long sandy beaches and swim, surf or dive in the Atlantic Ocean. The palm-clad promenades with their cafés and restaurants also attract many visitors. Rent a car to reach Cape Town, Camps Bay, Table Mountain and many other places worth visiting in a convenient and convenient way. Whether convertible, SUV or small car: via Car rental-Check. de you can rent your dream car for your holiday in South Africa.

What speed do limits apply in Cape Town?

Road category Maximum speed
Inner cities 60 km/h
Out of town 100 km/h
Motorway 120 km/h

There are numerous speed controls in South Africa. In addition, so-called bumpers are to ensure that the vehicle is not driven too fast. These are transverse installations on the road which can only be crossed slowly. A bumper can be found on the access road at the airport. In addition, adhere as closely as possible to other traffic regulations, such as compulsory seat belts, in order to avoid the strict penalties.

Observe traffic rules with your rental car in Cape Town

  • Alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille
  • The red mark indicates an absolute stop ban
  • Yellow mark indicates restricted stop ban
  • Mobile phones may only be used with a hands-free system

Rent a car and drive to the city of Cape Town

The airport is located about 22 kilometres east of Cape Town. If you rent a car at the airport, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes under favourable traffic conditions. Leave the airport from the car hire and pick-up station and take the N2 motorway to Cape Town. Allow sufficient time for the trip between Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town. During rush hour traffic, the roads are often very busy.

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