Car rentals in City Centre, Cape Town

It costs C$ 66/day on average for a car rental in City Centre. momondo users have also found prices as high as C$ 190/day and as low as C$ 21/day, which is a 89% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you rent your car in.

The cheapest rental car companies in City Centre are 1First Car Rental for as low as C$ 20 per day, Firefly for as low as C$ 25 per day and Avis for as low as C$ 45 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your rental, what neighborhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you rent.

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.

67% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting City Centre. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be C$ 47 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in City Centre if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Salt River and De Waterkant are the cheapest neighbourhoods to rent a car in Cape Town. We found that CarWiz is the cheapest rental car company in Salt River with an average cost of C$ 12/day. Firefly is the most affordable rental company in De Waterkant with prices averaging C$ 26/day.

2 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in City Centre. Renting a car for 2 days will cost C$ 40/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in City Centre for 1 week then prices will be around C$ 397, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend rentals which cost C$ 106 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also rent a car for one month in City Centre, at a total average cost of C$ 2,141.

The best time to rent a car in City Centre is in the month of March, when prices are C$ 34/day on average. June is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are C$ 48/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit City Centre, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 80 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in City Centre are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including City Centre. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in City Centre, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.