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Here are the most popular types of rental car you can pick up from a point near you in the next 30 days.

Mini

4-5 doors
51
From
R 279
per day

Compact

Crossover
52
From
R 365
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
41
From
R 396
per day
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How did we find these car hire deals? We scanned through heaps of top Cape Town car hire providers to and these are the lowest Clifton car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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Car hire pick-up spots near Clifton

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Gardens

28 car hire locations

From
R 200
per day

Tamboerskloof

28 car hire locations

From
R 201
per day

Salt River Station

From
R 288
per day

RCJM - Blue Train: Cape Town Station

From
R 359
per day

Cape Town Airport

28 car hire locations

From
R 175
per day
These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Cape Town: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need your driving licence, passport and a credit card to rent a car in Cape Town.
Most visitors can use their regular driving licence. You may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your licence isn’t in English. Rental companies also ask for matching ID, and some require a credit card deposit.
Navigating city driving
Roads are well signed, with clear routes to beaches and mountains.
Driving in Cape Town is straightforward, though traffic builds near the CBD and Waterfront. Navigation apps help you avoid busy highways and guide you along coastal drives and routes to viewpoints.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
South Africa uses some toll roads, but not within central Cape Town.
Most tolls apply to long-distance highways outside the city. Cape Town has no emissions zones. Check your rental company’s toll payment options if you plan to drive further along the coast.
Parking your car in Cape Town
Parking is available across the city, especially near shopping areas.
Street parking is monitored by attendants in busy zones. Multi-storey car parks are common in the CBD and Waterfront. At beaches and viewpoints, use marked bays and follow local guidance.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find, and EV charging stations in Cape Town are increasing.
Petrol stations sit along major roads and near malls. Charging points are expanding across the city, though some suburbs have fewer options. Apps like PlugShare show available locations.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers are steady on main routes but quicker on highways.
Traffic slows near beaches and tourist areas. Watch for minibus taxis making sudden stops, and take care at night on unlit roads. Keep a safe distance and stay alert for pedestrians.
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Top car rental companies in Clifton

Firefly powered by Hertz
Green Motion
Woodford Car Hire
Sixt
Hertz
Alamo

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Europcar
Car condition
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Easy collection
First Rent a Car
Car condition
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Customer service
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Sixt
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 373per day
Hertz
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 344per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 345per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
First Rent a Car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 373per day
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 344per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
R 345per day

Hiring a car in Clifton: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire providerFirefly powered by Hertz
Most popular carMini
Cheapest price foundR 279 per day
Cheapest month to rentSeptember

Hiring a car in Clifton: Frequently asked questions

Renting a car in Clifton is easy with Skyscanner. Just enter your travel dates to compare prices from trusted providers. Once you’ve found the best deal, book your car hire and hit the road with confidence.

On average, hiring a car in Clifton will set you back around R 1,134 per day or R 7,601 per week.

The cheapest car to rent in Clifton is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs).

The most popular car to rent in Clifton is Mini, 4-5 doors.

We scan the internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals – including vans. You can even find deals on motor homes or passenger vans, too.

The cheapest car hire companies in Clifton are currently Alamo and Green Motion.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Clifton is currently September.

On average, around R 7,601. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Clifton is R 1,949.

Yes - since many people need to rent a car for moving homes or day trips, most car rental companies in Clifton offer a flat rate for hire per day. You'll usually have have to drop it back within 24 hours of picking it up to avoid any extra charges.
Yes – you can pick up Firefly powered by Hertz hire cars from Clifton – find a pick-up location on our Clifton map.
Yes – you can pick up Green Motion hire cars from Clifton – find a pick-up location on our Clifton map.
Yes – you can pick up Woodford Car Hire hire cars from Clifton – find a pick-up location on our Clifton map.

Yes – you can usually find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select 'Return car to a different location' when you search for car hire in Clifton on Skyscanner.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Clifton for a whole month is R 22,824.

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

Other travellers in Clifton rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of overall experience.

Alamo often has the cheapest car hire deals in Clifton. You should also look out for car hire deals that have a fair fuel policy – for example, a full tank of fuel on pick-up, to full tank of fuel on return.

Most car rental providers allow anyone under 25 to rent a car as long as the provide a valid drivers license and the correct documentation. It could cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car in Clifton is R 395 per day. The average price per day is around R 1,896.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Firefly powered by Hertz, Green Motion and Woodford Car Hire offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Most car hire companies in Clifton have policies that allow you to cancel your hire car booking and get a refund if you need to. Some may allow this up to a few days before your pick-up date, and some even allow changes or cancellations up to a few hours before.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals in Cape Town, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Clifton.

Most major car hire companies in Clifton accept debit cards, but you might need to show extra documents, pay a larger deposit, or have your credit checked. Always read the company’s policy before you book to make sure they’ll accept your payment.

The number of car hire locations in an area can vary. Use Skyscanner to easily find and compare car hire in Clifton.

Third-party insurance is typically included as standard when you hire a car. If you want additional coverage, such as car rental excess insurance, the cost will depend on the type of car, the duration of your rental and the car hire company.

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