Cape Town Car Hire

Rent a car in Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa, and enjoy the amazing landscapes on offer. Your car rental can help you create your own unique adventure as you explore the history and the rich culture of South Africa.

Escape with your car rental and cruise along two coastal drives. To the west is the Chapman’s Peak route which passes the famous beaches. The False Bay Road heads north neighbouring landscapes of rugged mountains, fishing villages and pristine beaches. 

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Travelling in Cape Town with a Rental Car

Put your worries to rest with driving a car rental in Cape Town as majority of the roads are in good conditions and makes travelling by car easy. You can travel to Johannesburg by using the N1 or the N2 which reaches Port Elizabeth and Durban. Collect your car upon arrival at Cape Town International airport or from downtown depots located throughout the city.

Start your own African adventure at one of the main attractions the Table Mountain, also a landmark of Cape Town. You can ascent to the top of the mountain via cable car or for those who are capable take a challenging two hour hike. The cable car offers a 360 degree view and the ride is approximately 10 minutes. When you have reached the top you will be amazed by the views extending over Cape Town, Table Bay, Robben Island, Cape Flats and the Cape Peninsula and the amazing fauna and flora with over 1500 species of plants. Also try to spot out the native Rock Hyrax.

Interesting Fact: The small Rock Hyrax is surprisingly the closest living relative to the Elephant.

Cape Town beaches are well worth a car rental drive. South Africa is one of the best beach destinations in the world. There are numerous beaches to choose from but one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town is the Camps Bay Beach located only 10 minutes from the city. Camps Bay Beach is a beautiful scenic beach with palm trees bordering the white sands and great mountain peaks. Another great beach just around the corner is the Clifton Beach. Clifton Beach is a well sheltered beach and is one of the most fashionable beaches in Cape Town.

If you dare to star in your own “Jaws” movie and swim with the Great White Sharks, then Cape Town is the destination for you. South Africa is the only place in the world where the Great White Sharks breach the water. There are many places where you are able to see the monstrous teeth and you can choose if you prefer to see them from a boat or from an underwater cage where the remarkable sharks swim around you. This is a thrilling experience and is great way to face your fears or enjoy the adrenalin.