- Hire a Car, 4x4 or Camper
- Car Hire
- Car Hire South Africa
- Car Hire Cape Town
- Car Hire Durban
- Car Hire Johannesburg
- Car Hire Botswana
- Car Hire Namibia
- Car Hire Windhoek
- 4x4-hire
- 4x4 Hire South Africa
- 4x4 Hire Cape Town
- 4x4 Hire Johannesburg
- 4x4 Hire Botswana
- 4x4 Hire Namibia
- 4x4 Hire Windhoek
- Find a tour
- Book a Transfer or Chauffeur
- Specials
- Driving Info & Tips
- Events
Cape Town Airport Car Hire
Leave your details and one of our Car Hire specialists will be in touch
Cape Town Airport Car Hire
Drive South Africa’s Cape Town Airport car hire facility is one of the most affordable airport car rental options available to travellers passing through the local and international airport arrivals.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
As a major tourist destination on the international airport map, Cape Town airport car hire sees a large volume of tourists pass through its airport terminals daily, and a high number of these visitors want to hire an airport car, not only because Cape Town airport car hire gives you flexibility, but it spares you from having to arrange the transfers from airport to hotels, airport shuttles or an airport taxi. Similarly airport parking for residents and domestic travellers can be costly, particularly if you require long-term parking.
The refurbished Cape Town International Airport benefits from prominent representation by Drive South Africa car rental company affiliates, ensuring a large selection of rental vehicles and competitive prices at the domestic and international airport terminals.
Useful Information about Cape Town Airport
• Africa’s third largest airport.
• Airport code: CPT
• South Africa’s second largest Airport.
• Africa’s premier tourist and VIP destination.
• 1424 shade-net parking bays.
• 1748 parking bays in multi-storey parkade near domestic arrival terminal.
• 4000 parking bays in new parkade near international arrivals terminal.
• 88 disabled parking bays.
• Valet Parking Service Offered.
• 2009 Skytrax award for the Best Airport in Africa.
• Located 22kms from Cape Town city centre - accessible from the N2 Freeway.
• The airport has domestic terminals and international terminals, linked by a common central terminal.
• The budget Road Lodge owned by City Lodge is the only Cape Town Airport Hotel in the airport precinct.
• There is no direct rail access to Cape Town International Airport.
Cape Town Airport Online Car Hire Booking Service
You can make a Cape Town International Airport car hire enquiry using our convenient online booking system - which provides accurate quotes and allows you to pay and confirm your Cape Town Airport car hire booking safely and securely. Feel free to try it out, there is no obligation.

[Photo by: Karen McAllister]
Drive South Africa Car Hire Insurance
Every rental car comes with several insurance options, covering standard cover insurance policies, super cover insurance and on models above the budget airport car hire, max cover insurance. Cape Town Airport car hire with zero insurance excess is offered on our most popular rental vehicles.
Budget Car Hire, Standard Car Hire and Luxury Vehicles
We aim to cater for every budget when we rent cars from Cape Town International Airport, whether you’re traveling on a shoestring and want cheap airport car rental, looking to take a car one-way to another destination, or want to choose from our range of luxury and executive cars, Drive South Africa is confident we can organise you the best Cape Town Airport car rental.
Car Hire Cape Town Airport Mileage Options
Our range of daily mileage selections from a 100km daily cap to an unlimited mileage option allows you to tailor your rental to suit your specific needs while you are on business or holiday in Cape Town.
Car Hire Cape Town Airport Specials
A seasonal crowd in Cape Town means we are able to offer a variety of car rental specials throughout the year, check our website for specials, seasonal rates, long term and short-term car hire. We cater for customers looking for cheap airport car hire in Cape Town as well as clients who prefer to hire a luxury car once they pass through the arrivals airport.
Drive South Africa Car Hire Cape Town Airport Service
Drive South Africa offers the same high level of service at its Cape Town International Airport car hire Cape Town branch as for all other South Africa car rental branches nationwide.
Car hire gives you the freedom to explore the southern tip of Africa at your leisure. Choose Drive South Africa for prompt, professional service and the lowest rates for your Cape Town International Airport car rental.
Contact Drive South Africa about Airport Car Hire in south Africa.
Contact or Visit the Cape Town Airport Car Hire Branch
Opening HoursMonday to Sunday : 05:00 - 00:00
Telephone
021 423 1912
Email info@drivesouthafrica.co.za
Articles & Blog Posts Related to Cape Town Airport Car Hire
2012 Driving Tips for Tourists in South Africa
Which side of the road should I drive on? What are the speed limitations? Get all the driving tips for driving around in South Africa.
Experience the best of wildlife filmmaking at the Wild Talk Africa festival.
If you interested in wildlife and filming, then the Wild Talk Africa is the perfect event for you. It is an international film festival showcasing wildlife filmmaking from all over the world. The event will take place from 28th- 31st of March 2011.
Penny Krohn Darling of the Cape Argus Cycle Tour
As Cape Town’s streets are transformed into a chaotic cycling training arena in the insane build-up to the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2011, Drive South Africa takes some time out to catch up with Cape Argus Cycle veteran Penny Krohn.
Funny Ads- Nissan
A laugh your butt off car ad for Nissan which is both cheeky and fresh
Anti-Valentines Day Cape Town 2011
The classic consumer cheesiness of Valentines Day 2011 is belting towards us this year. Celebrate Anti-Valentines Day 2011 in Cape Town with us this year and our list of alternate Valentines Day ideas.
Select Your Car
Chev Spark or similar
Priced from144 144 144 144 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons
Opel Corsa Essentia or similar
Priced from171 171 171 171 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Economical, reliable and equipped with added features!
Chev Spark or similar
Priced from180 180 180 180 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Ultra compact and zippy, this is an ideal run around for 1 or 2 persons
Kia Picanto or similar
Priced from185 185 185 185 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride
Hyundai i10 Hatch or similar
Priced from199 199 199 199 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Drive this great hatch pumped with power.
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from205 205 205 205 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A compact design with atmospheric space in mind
Kia Picanto or similar
Priced from224 224 224 224 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A perfect compact innercity runner, this efficient car is a nimble ride
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from224 224 224 224 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults & 2x children
A compact design with atmospheric space in mind
Hyundai Atos or similar
Priced from243 243 243 243 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
A firm favourite with people on the go.
Hyundai i10 or similar
Priced from248 248 248 248 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults & 2x children
Style and safety in a versatile car designed for busy lives
Chev Spark or similar
Priced from253 253 253 253 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- 2x adults & 2x children
- Luggage: 1x med. 1x small
Safe and secure with nippy acceleration and compact sophistication
VW Polo Vivo Hatch or similar
Priced from288 288 288 288 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from215 215 215 215 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
Opel Corsa Essentia or similar
Priced from217 217 217 217 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fully equipped with added features!
Ford Fiesta or similar
Priced from225 225 225 225 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fun meets practicality in this urban ride.
Hyundai i20 Hatch or similar
Priced from244 244 244 244 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical hatch
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from253 253 253 253 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile go anywhere family
VW Polo Vivo or similar
Priced from276 276 276 276 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Fun meets practicality in this urban hatch-back ride.
VW Polo Classic or similar
Priced from286 286 286 286 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Nissan Tiida A/T or similar
Priced from288 288 288 288 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
Tata Vista Hatchback or similar
Priced from300 300 300 300 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
TheTata Vista Hatch is very versatile and a firm family favourite.
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from304 304 304 304 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Honda Jazz (Automatic) or similar
Priced from314 314 314 314 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Good looks, quality build and easy-flat seating in this economical sedan
Chev Aveo or similar
Priced from319 319 319 319 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
High on saftey, this compact sedan blends fun with performance.
VW Polo Vivo Sedan or similar
Priced from319 319 319 319 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The stylish, compact VW, very popular on South African roads
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Priced from324 324 324 324 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from324 324 324 324 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
A firm favourite for families on the go.
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Priced from335 335 335 335 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Everyday comfort, safety and quality in this sedan
Audi A3 Sportback or similar
Priced from348 348 348 348 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida or similar
Priced from351 351 351 351 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Designed for ease-of-use and practicality with excellent use of space
VW Polo Hatch or similar
Priced from364 364 364 364 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The VW Po delivers responsive driving with excellent handling and safety
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from375 375 375 375 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, the versatile family favourite
Chevrolet Cruz or similar
Priced from403 403 403 403 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Nissan Tiida Automatic or similar
Priced from430 430 430 430 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
The most popular vehicle in its class, a versatile family favourite
Volvo S40 or similar
Priced from496 496 496 496 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
a nimble mid-size sedan with elegant design and notorious safety
Toyota Corolla or similar
Priced from526 526 526 526 per day
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
- Luggage: 1x lrg. 2x med. 1x small
Everyday comfort, high build quality and outstanding dynamics
Honda Accord or similar
Priced from642 642 642 642 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Luxury and style combine with advanced technology in this luxury sedan
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from474 474 474 474 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from510 510 510 510 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from735 735 735 735 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from753 753 753 753 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from785 785 785 785 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
BMW 320i or similar
Priced from844 844 844 844 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults
Comfort, quality and sheer driving pleasure in this compact executive
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from858 858 858 858 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes C180 or similar
Priced from868 868 868 868 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes Benz C180 or similar
Priced from907 907 907 907 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A compact executive with quality German engineering under the hood
Mercedes Benz E200 or similar
Priced from1086 1086 1086 1086 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan
Mercedes Benz E200 or similar
Priced from1201 1201 1201 1201 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A smooth and relaxing drive in this executive sedan
Toyota Avanza or similar
Priced from349 349 349 349 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability
Nissan Grand Livina or similar
Priced from357 357 357 357 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults & 1x children
An energetic comfortable Multi Purpose Vehicle
Nissan Livina or similar
Priced from430 430 430 430 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
An energetic comfortable MPV
Toyota Avanza or similar
Priced from470 470 470 470 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
A popular family car, this 5-seater offers space, economy and capability
Chevy Orlando or similar
Priced from642 642 642 642 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
A practical multi-purpose vehicle with almost limitless versatility
Hyundai H1 Panel Van or similar
Priced from877 877 877 877 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Premium groods transportation with seats for 2 people.
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from775 775 775 775 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
VW Crew Bus or similar
Priced from868 868 868 868 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
A multi-purpose vehicle for a comfortable driving experience .
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from899 899 899 899 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from923 923 923 923 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Ideal transporters for large families and groups.
Toyota Quantum or similar
Priced from1014 1014 1014 1014 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 10x adults
The ever popular comfortable people carrier for large familes and groups
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from1032 1032 1032 1032 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with space for up to 10 people.
Hyundai H1 or similar
Priced from1034 1034 1034 1034 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space
VW Kombi or similar
Priced from1157 1157 1157 1157 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 8x adults
Premium group transportation with versatile seating and plenty of space
Nissan Hardbody or similar
Priced from399 399 399 399 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 2x adults
Nissan Hardbody ensuring power performance in the toughest of conditions
Nissan Single Cab Hardbody or similar
Priced from505 505 505 505 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
The Nissan is a reliable vehicle and perfect for rough terrain
Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar
Priced from552 552 552 552 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Daihatsu Terios 2x4 or similar
Priced from592 592 592 592 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Powerful, comfortable and perfect for rough terrain
Nissan X-Trail 2x4 or similar
Priced from637 637 637 637 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Nissan 4x4 Double Cab or similar
Priced from637 637 637 637 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
4x4 power and traction and additional space of a double cab
Renault Koleos/ Hyundai ix35 or similar
Priced from641 641 641 641 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
These SUVs combine urban travel with outdoors lifestyles
Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar
Priced from665 665 665 665 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Kia Sportage 2x4 Auto or similar
Priced from817 817 817 817 per day
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 5x adults
The only automatic SUV on the market, an urban adventure vehicle
Toyota Hilux 4x4 Double Cab or similar
Priced from821 821 821 821 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
Traverse any terrain in this powerful, reliable 4x4
Nissan Navara or similar
Priced from1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD-MP3
- Power Steering
- Luggage:
Nissan Navara ensures power performance in the toughest of conditions.
Nissan X-Trail 4x4 or similar
Priced from1009 1009 1009 1009 per day
- Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning & Radio-CD
- Power Steering
- 4x adults & 1x children
The car to match active lifestyles
Loading Vehicles
