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Cheap Car Rentals at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Reserve a car hire at Cape Town International Airport with VIPCars 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 the Cape Town Airport easy and comfortable. With multiple leading car rental brands VIPCars brings 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. Contact our 24/7 booking support for any further queries.
Car Rental Companies at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Several top-notch car rental companies have their desks at Cape Town International Airport, they are listed as follows:
Hertz Rent-A-Car
Sixt Rent-A-Car
Europcar
Thrifty
Bidvest 
First Car Rental
Keddy
Green Motion
Firefly
Location of rental counters: The car rental facilities are situated in front of the Transport Plaza and Central Terminal Building.
Rental Car Categories at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Minivans rentals
- Hatchbacks rentals
- Sedan car rentals
- SUVs rentals
- Convertible cars rental
- Luxury car rentals
Requirements for Renting a Car at Cape Town Airport
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The driver should be at least 21 years old to be eligible to rent a car in Cape Town.
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The main driver must present a valid & full driving license; temporary license are not accepted
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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. Given below are some popular car rental pick-up and drop-off points.
- Cape Town Downtown
- Cape Town Depot
- Camps Bay
- Belville
- De Waterkant
- Century City
- Rondebosch
- Kensington
About Cape Town International Airport
| IATA Code: | CPT |
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| 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 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 in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Facilities at Cape Town International Airport
The following facilities are available within the CPT Terminals
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ATM
ATM and currency exchange desks are present in the arrival and departure areas of both the domestic and international terminals. A bank is also available in the central terminal building. -
Restaurants
Restaurants, fast-food outlets, bars, and cafes are scattered throughout the Cape Town International Airport. -
Retail outlets
Retail outlets at CPT Airport deal in a wide range of products, including books, electronics, clothes, gifts, and souvenirs. Duty-free shopping is also available in the pre- and post-security areas of the international terminal. -
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the CPT Airport. Public telephones are available in all the terminals; a mobile hire outlet and post office are also located just next to the domestic arrivals area.
Nature Reserves near Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town, South Africa is best known for its myriad of natural reserves. In fact, six natural reserves and magnificent mountain areas are just an hour’s drive from Cape Town International Airport. The most noted ones are given below:
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- Hottentots Holland Nature Reserves
- Kogelberg-nature-reserve
- Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
- Buffelsfontein Game Reserve
- Aquila Private Game Reserve
- Natural Reserves Near Cape Town
Car Rentals at Cape Town Airport - FAQs
A valid driver's license, credit card in the main driver's name, and proof of identity are needed for renting a car at Cape Town Airport.
The minimum age for a Cape Town Airport car rental varies from supplier to supplier but is usually 21. Suppliers charge an extra Young Driver Surcharge for renters below the age of 25.