Car rental tips for Cape Town Airport
Out of hours As not all car rental companies are open 24 hours at Cape Town Airport, you will still be able to collect your car before or after opening hours. Click on the car rental company logo for the opening hours and check the detailed rental terms for the extra fee.
Meet and greet Not all the car rental agents at Cape Town have an office the airport, however a representative from the car rental supplier will meet you in the airport terminal at the ‘Meet and Greet’ to take you to your rental car.
Currency When traveling we advise to carry some South African Rands to avoid any unwanted surprises. At Cape Town airports there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.
Time zone The local time code for Cape Town is SAST.
Weather When traveling to Cape Town make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Cape Town has approximately 433,688 inhabitants.
What documentation do I need to rent a car in Cape Town Airport A valid driving license in the name of the main driver and additional drivers is required, held for a minimum year requirement. An International License is also required, along with your own home license if you are renting out of the country where your home license was issued. Please always check in your own country for full details and requirements on where to obtain one.
Also a credit card in the name of the main driver is needed when you want to rent a car.
Age requirements to rent a car in Cape Town Airport Most car rental agents allow you to rent a car when you are 21, however a young drivers fees will be applicable up to 24 years and normally with 21 years you can only rent mini to compact categories. Maximum age to rent a car is 75 years but this depends on car rental agent. We advise you, to check the detailed terms and conditions of each car rental agent.Â
Need help choosing a rental car If you are not sure which car to rent or do not understand completely how it works, you can always contact our call center by phone or live chat. We can help you out by selecting the right car for you and advising there where its needed.
Drive your rental car in Cape Town Airport Driving around in the city of Cape Town Airport with a rental car can be a hassle but not impossible. Its a good way to move around but we advise to have a look at the local traffic rules as they may vary with what you are used to. Take in mind that in rush hour traffic can be pretty dense and it can take longer before you reach your destination.
Cheap family rental cars When traveling with family and children, we recommend you select a car with enough space for luggage and enough space to fit child seats. Children must travel save in a child seat/booster depending on their weight or how tall they are. Rentalcargroup.com offers a wide range of variety of station wagons, mini vans in Cape Town Airport.
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