Car rental at Cape Town Airport
Cape Town International Airport is South Africa’s second-largest airport and the third busiest in Africa, behind Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Egypt’s Cairo International Airport. If you’d like to explore Cape Town and it’s surrounding areas, then car rental at Cape Town Airport is the best way to start your South African holiday.

City Bowl, Cape Town
City Bowl, Cape Town
Best time to visit Cape Town
The best to visit Cape Town is during the summer months of December to April. Car hire Cape Town Airport gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the plethora of outdoor activities available to travellers hiring a car in Cape Town during this period.
Around the area
Cape Town’s beaches
Cape Town is blessed with an abundance of sun-kissed beaches if you’re looking to have some fun in the sun. Some of them include Camps Bay, Clifton as well as Muizenberg.
Table Mountain
Towering over the city, Table Mountain is a mere 30-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. Travellers hiring a car at Cape Town International Airport can hike up one of its famous routes and take in panoramic views of the city when going down in the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.

Table Mountain Cableway
Table Mountain Cableway
Getting around
While public transport in the city is adequate, hiring a car is by far the best way to explore Cape Town, car rental at Cape Town Airport is the best place to start. It gives you the privacy to do activities at your own leisure, without having to worry if you’re going to miss the next bus or train.
Length of stay
Car hire at Cape Town Airport has so much to offer, a one week stay would do it justice if you’re planning on visiting the city. So rent a car to make the stay even better.
What to pack
Cape Town is an excellent summer destination, but the winter months of June to September are generally cold, wet and windy. Depending on the weather and season, be sure to pack in the right clothes accordingly. Just make sure the car you are renting will have enough space for your Cape Town trip.
Where to stay
Cape Town city centre
The Cape Town city centre is the best place to explore everything that the city has to offer. Use it as a base to explore the Cape Winelands, our Blue Flag beaches and take in the variety of world-class restaurants at your disposal.

Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town City Centre
Why hire a car at Cape Town Airport with Drive South Africa
Drive South Africa’s Car hire Cape Town Airport facility is one of the most affordable airport car hire options available to travellers passing through the local and international airport arrivals.
FAQ's For Hiring a Car in Cape Town Airport
How much is the average cost to hire a car in Cape Town Airport?
The average cost to hire a car in Cape Town Airport is R337.
What is the best car rental agency in Cape Town international?
Based on rating the best car rental company in Cape Town international airport is Avis.
What car rental is the most popular in Cape Town?
The Mini or Chevrolet Spark.
How can I find a car rental close to me in Cape Town?
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