Car Rental Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Compare Top Car Rental Companies for Cape Town Intl Airport

  • Hertz Hertz
  • Sixt Sixt
  • EuropCar EuropCar
  • Thrifty Thrifty
  • First Car Rental First Car Rental
  • Bidvest Bidvest
  • Keddy Keddy

Why book Cape Town Intl Airport car rental with VIP Cars?

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Rent a car at Cape Town Intl Airport with pricing inclusive of CDW, Theft Waiver & Unlimited Mileage.

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Leading car rental suppliers at Cape Town Intl Airport - Hertz, Sixt, EuropCar, Thrifty, First Car Rental, Bidvest, Keddy

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Widest Fleet of Cars

Choose from Economy, Minivan, SUV & Luxury car rental deals for Cape Town Intl Airport

Find Cheap Car Rental Deals at Cape Town Intl Airport

Mini

Hyundai i10 Grand or similar

  • 5
  • 1
  • 4-5
Hyundai i10 Grand

USD 12.3/day

Economy

Hyundai i10 or similar

  • 5
  • 1
  • 2/4
Hyundai i10

USD 13.16/day

SUV

Citroen C3 Aircross or similar

  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
Citroen C3 Aircross

USD 13.51/day

Compact

Kia Pegas or similar

  • 5
  • 2
  • 2/4
Kia Pegas

USD 14.15/day

Standard/Intermediate

Honda Civic or similar

  • 5
  • 2
  • 4-5
Honda Civic

USD 15.11/day

Fullsize

GWM Steed or similar

  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
GWM Steed

USD 15.61/day

Van/Minivan

Toyota Rumion or similar

  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
Toyota Rumion

USD 18.81/day

Prices are on per day basis and are subject to change without notice.

Best Car Rental Companies at Cape Town Intl Airport

First Car Rental

9.2 Very Good 500+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.2
Car Condition 9.0
Value for Money 8.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.4
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.2
Alamo

9.2 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.4
Car Condition 9.2
Value for Money 9.2
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.0
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.2
Carwiz

9.2 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.6
Car Condition 9.8
Value for Money 9.4
Locating Supplier’s desk 8.4
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.0
Firefly powered by Hertz

9.6 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.6
Car Condition 9.6
Value for Money 9.6
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.4
Green Motion

9.0 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.8
Car Condition 9.2
Value for Money 9.4
Locating Supplier’s desk 8.2
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 8.6
Europcar

9.4 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.4
Car Condition 9.2
Value for Money 9.2
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.2

Cheap Car Rentals at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Reserve a cheap car hire at Cape Town International Airport with VIP Cars and explore the city and its surrounding areas with mobility and flexibility. Cape Town boasts magnificent national parks, pristine beaches, and an abundance of attractions and in order to explore this city at its best, one is highly advised to rent a car at the airport itself.

Book through us in three easy steps - search, compare, and reserve, and make your trip from Cape Town Airport easy and comfortable. With multiple leading car rental brands associated with us, we bring you the lowest prices for a CPT Airport rental car. Choose from a wide range of filters to narrow your search and take advantage of inclusions such as Unlimited Mileage, Collision Damage Waiver, and Theft Waiver offered by many of our partner suppliers.

Car Rental Desks at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

CPT Airport has a dedicated car rental area outside the terminal building. After collecting your luggage from the arrivals area, exit the building and proceed to the car rental terminal. The rental counters of companies like Sixt, First, Alamo, Firefly, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Woodford, Hertz, Thrifty, Bidvest, etc. can be found in the building. Carry the required documents to your supplier’s kiosk, complete all the formalities, and receive your rental from the parking area.

Car Rental Return at Cape Town Airport

There is a car rental return area at the airport premises with several parking bays made available by different suppliers. Look for the car rental return signs and follow them to locate your supplier’s parking area. Once you have found the parking, carefully park the car, take your personal belongings, lock the car, and drop the keys as well as the complete Rental Agreement at the counter.

Rental Car Categories at Cape Town Airport

From budget-friendly options and reliable vehicles to luxury and convertible cars, you name it and we will make that available for you at the cheapest rate. While exploring the deals on our platform featuring a diverse selection of cars, take your rental needs and budget into consideration and make a pick accordingly. Simply enter your details in the search box, apply filters such as seats, car specifications, etc. on our search results page and make a pick accordingly.

Requirements for Renting a Car at Cape Town Airport

  • The driver should be at least 21 years old to be eligible to rent a car in Cape Town.

  • The main driver must present a valid & full driving license; temporary licenses are not accepted.

  • The main driver is also supposed to present a valid credit card in his/her name.

Popular Car Rental Locations Near Cape Town Airport

By selecting Cape Town Airport as your pick-up location while inputting other travel details on our search form, you get access to all the available cars for the chosen date. By default, the return location is the airport but you can even opt for one-way car rentals by selecting a different drop-off spot. Given below are some popular car rental pick-up and drop-off points.

  • Cape Town Downtown
  • Cape Town Bo Oakdale
  • Cape Town Claremont
  • Cape Town Belville
  • Cape Town De Waterkant
  • Cape Town Milnerton
  • Cape Town Rondebosch
  • Cape Town Kensington

About Cape Town International Airport

IATA Code: CPT
Address: Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Cape Town International Airport is the primary airport serving the 'Mother City’ of South Africa. It comprises of one international and one domestic terminal, that are further connected to each other by a central terminal. Being one of the top 3 busiest airports in Africa, CPT handles over 9 million passengers annually.

CPT Airport is located about 12 miles (20km) from the Cape Town City Center and offers direct flights to/from two major urban areas in South Africa: Johannesburg and Durban. Internationally, CPT offers direct flights to several destinations including Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Facilities at Cape Town International Airport

  • Multiple options for restaurants, bars, and cafes.
  • Availability of ATMs & currency exchange desks inside both terminals.
  • Duty-free stores for several products, including books, electronics, clothes, gifts, etc.
  • Access to free Wi-Fi, public telephones, mobile hire outlet, and post office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Car rental prices at Cape Town Intl Airport start from USD 12.3/day, you can check the price of your desired car category by searching on VIPCars’ search page.

Hertz, Sixt, EuropCar, Thrifty, First Car Rental are some of the most popular suppliers at Cape Town Intl Airport.

Yes, you can rent a car for a month or longer (including 2, 3–6 months, or more) at Cape Town Intl Airport through VIPCars, we are partnered with multiple suppliers to provide flexible long-term rental deals at this location.

During car rental pickup at Cape Town Intl Airport you have to provide identity proof (Passport or National ID card), a valid & complete Driver’s License, an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your license is not in the Roman alphabet, a credit card in the main driver’s name & a booking confirmation voucher, and since some suppliers may have additional requirements you should carefully check the rental terms given in your voucher.

At Cape Town Intl Airport, most suppliers require a credit card in the main driver’s name to hold a refundable security deposit and without it the vehicle may not be released, so be sure to carry an active card (do check rental terms for precise information before booking).

Yes, last minute car rental deals are available at Cape Town Intl Airport and you can search, compare and book the best option for your trip through VIP Cars’ booking engine.

Most rental car returns at Cape Town Intl Airport are in the designated Car Rental Return area near the terminal or parking complex, so follow the “Car Rental Return/Drop-off” signs as you approach and check your booking voucher for the exact return location and contact details.

Yes, VIP Cars offers one way car rental deals from Cape Town Intl Airport, allowing you to pick up and drop off at a different location by selecting the ‘Different Drop-off Location?’ option in the search form.

Car Rental Locations Near Cape Town Intl Airport