Cape Town International Airport Car Rentals Guide

SIXT operates on-site at Cape Town International Airport in the airport’s car rental building, offering a modern fleet ranging from compact cars and SUVs to premium models and passenger vans. Customers can add useful extras such as child seats, GPS, and additional drivers, and book one-way rentals within South Africa. The location provides convenient airport pick-up and return for both domestic and international travelers.

Address

Unit BG6, Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard, Ring Rd, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa

Directions

The SANI SIXT branch is in the airport’s dedicated car rental building. After leaving Arrivals, follow signs to the Car Rental area (near the Woolworths convenience store), proceed through the tunnel, keep right and enter the car rental building; the SIXT counter is on the right. For returns, follow Airport Approach Road and the signs for “Car Rental Returns” to the rear of the car rental parkade.

Budget operates an on-airport branch at Cape Town International Airport with a wide selection of vehicles for leisure and business travel. Optional extras include GPS and additional drivers, with one-way rentals and long-term hire options available. Online pre-check-in helps speed up collection, and support is provided via Budget South Africa’s website and reservation channels.

Address

Cape Town International Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

From Arrivals, follow signs for Car Rental/Car Hire to the on-airport Car Rental Centre next to the terminal. Budget’s counter is inside the facility, with vehicle pick-up and returns at the same location.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates an on-airport location in the Car Rental Terminal at Cape Town International Airport. The branch offers a range of vehicles for business and leisure travel, with convenient pickup and return at the dedicated car hire area. Customers can add optional extras such as child seats and GPS, and include an additional driver subject to rental terms.

Address

Car Rental Terminal, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa

Directions

Car Rental Terminal at Cape Town International Airport (on-airport). From Arrivals, follow signs for Car Rental/Car Hire to the Car Rental Terminal.

Woodford Car Hire operates from the Car Rental Centre at Cape Town International Airport, offering convenient on-airport pick-up and return. The branch provides a broad fleet, from compact cars and family sedans to SUVs, luxury models, bakkies and vans, suitable for leisure or business travel. Services include one-way rentals between branches, additional driver options, and pre-bookable child seats.

Address

Car Rental Terminal, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Located inside the Car Rental Centre (Car Rental Terminal) at Cape Town International Airport. From Arrivals, follow signs for Car Rental/Car Hire to the dedicated building. Woodford’s counter is inside the Centre; vehicle pick-up and returns are at the adjacent rental car park.

Avis operates an on-airport car hire branch at Cape Town International Airport, located within the airport’s car rental area for easy access after arrival. The location offers a wide selection of vehicles for business and leisure travel. Optional services include GPS units and additional drivers, with one-way rentals available. Premium vehicles are available through Avis Luxury Cars depending on branch availability.

Address

Cape Town International Airport, Airport Ring Rd, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Located in the on-airport Car Rental Centre opposite the Central Terminal. Walk via the covered pedestrian walkways from Arrivals and follow signs for Car Rental/Avis. Collect vehicles from the signed Avis bays next to the rental centre. For returns, follow airport signs to the Car Rental Return area when approaching the terminal.

SANI SIXT Car Rental operates at Cape Town International Airport from the Car Rental Building on Central Boulevard. The branch offers a broad range of vehicles, from compact and economy options to premium cars, SUVs and people carriers. Customers can pick up and return at the airport location, supported by SANI SIXT’s national network, with loyalty programme benefits available to eligible renters.

Address

Unit BG6, Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa

Directions

Located in the Car Rental Building (Unit BG6) on Central Boulevard at Cape Town International Airport. Follow airport signs for Car Rental/Car Hire to reach the SANI SIXT counter and parking bays in the Car Rental Building.

Hertz operates an on-airport branch at Cape Town International Airport, offering a wide range of vehicles from compact cars and SUVs to bakkies, vans and premium models. The desk supports short- and long-term rentals, airport pick-up/return, national one-way rentals, and popular add-ons such as GPS units and child seats. Corporate and leisure travelers can book online or via the reservations team.

Address

CPT Airport, Ring Road, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa

Directions

On-airport car rental area at Cape Town International Airport. Follow terminal signs to the Car Rental area; the Hertz counter is on-site. Vehicle pick-up and returns are handled in the car rental parking accessed from Ring Road.

BLUU Car Rental operates at Cape Town International Airport from the Central Car Rental Building (Car Rental Centre) for convenient on-airport collection and return. The branch offers a broad range of vehicles from compact cars to SUVs for business and leisure travel. Nationwide one-way rentals are supported, with pickup and drop-off processed at the Car Rental Centre for a quick, seamless airport experience.

Address

Unit BG12, Central Car Rental Building, Central Boulevard, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, 7525, South Africa

Directions

Central Car Rental Building (Car Rental Centre) at Cape Town International Airport. From Arrivals, follow Car Rental/Ground Transport signs to the Car Rental Centre; check in at the BLUU counter to collect your vehicle. Returns are handled at the same facility.

Alamo operates on-airport at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in the Car Rental Terminal, offering a range of vehicles including economy cars, SUVs, vans and trucks. The location serves arriving passengers with convenient terminal access. After-hours pick-ups are not offered; after-hours returns are permitted—park the vehicle in a designated, secure space on airport property only before completing your return.

Address

Car Rental Term Cape Town Intl Kiosk 6 Airport Ringroad, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Car Rental Terminal — from Arrivals, follow airport signs to Car Rental. The Alamo counter is located in the on-airport Car Rental Terminal. After-hours pick-ups are not available. For after-hours returns, park in a safe, designated space on airport property only.

SANI Van Rental’s Cape Town branch in Airport Industria provides long-term rentals of small and medium commercial vehicles, focusing on half-ton and 1-ton options suited to business and logistics needs. Weekly and monthly rental options are available, with practical load-carrying configurations across the fleet. The branch is conveniently located near Cape Town International Airport to serve local and corporate customers.

Address

Unit 13 Airport Business Park, c/o Borcherds Quarry and Michigan Avenue, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Off-airport depot in Airport Industria at Unit 13, Airport Business Park, on the corner of Borcherds Quarry Road and Michigan Avenue.

Pace Car Rental's Cape Town Airport branch operates from an off-airport depot in Airport Industria, less than 1 km from CPT. The branch offers meet-and-greet collections and returns for arriving passengers. A diverse fleet includes cars, SUVs, minibuses, and bakkies, with options for short- and long-term hire and cash/no-credit-card rentals. Contact the branch for airport pick-up on arrival.

Address

Unit 5 Airport Business Park, 12 Borcherds Quarry Road (Corner Michigan Road), Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Off-airport depot at Unit 5 Airport Business Park (corner Borcherds Quarry Road and Michigan Road), Airport Industria, less than 1 km from Cape Town International Airport. Meet-and-greet collections at the terminal available; call the Cape Town branch on arrival for pick-up and return.

DebiCar provides car rentals and airport meet-and-greet services at Cape Town International Airport. Agents meet customers at the Arrivals Hall and escort them to their rental. Services include car rental, shuttle and chauffeur, and guided tours of Cape Town.

Address

Cottage 1, Polkadraai Road, Skoonheid Views, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7589, South Africa

Directions

DebiCar agents meet customers at Cape Town International Airport Arrivals Hall. The depot is located at Cottage 1, Polkadraai Road, Skoonheid Views, Kuils River.

Pace Car Rental’s Cape Town Airport branch operates from an off-airport depot in Airport Industria, less than 1 km from CPT. The branch offers meet-and-greet collections and returns for arriving passengers. A diverse fleet includes cars, SUVs, minibuses, and bakkies, with options for short- and long-term hire and cash/no-credit-card rentals. Contact the branch for airport pick-up on arrival.

Address

Unit 6 Airport Business Park, Corner Borcherds Quarry Road and Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Off-airport depot at Unit 6, Airport Business Park (corner Borcherds Quarry Road and Michigan Street), Airport Industria—less than 1 km from Cape Town International Airport. Meet-and-greet/collection from the terminal is available; call the Cape Town branch on arrival at +27 21 386 2411 or follow the instructions on the Cape Town location page for pick-up and return.

CARWIZ rent a car operates at Cape Town International Airport with a location outside the terminal for convenient pickup and return. The branch offers a broad South Africa fleet, ranging from compact and economy cars to SUVs, passenger vans, and premium/luxury models. Service and booking details are provided on the CARWIZ South Africa website, with staff assisting travelers on-site at CPT.

Address

Cape Town Int airport - Outside the Terminal, 7490 Cape Town, South Africa

Directions

Outside the terminal, Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Kenings serves Cape Town International Airport via a nearby Airport Industria depot with a complimentary airport meet-and-greet. Choose from a broad fleet including cars, SUVs, bakkies, vans and trucks, with options for luxury models. Services include airport pickup/hand-over, long-term rentals, and optional extras such as child seats and GPS. One-way rentals between Kenings branches are available.

Address

8 Montreal Drive, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Off-airport service with complimentary meet-and-greet. After baggage claim, proceed to the Arrivals hall where a Kenings agent meets you with a name sign for hand-over or to escort you to the nearby Airport Industria depot at 8 Montreal Drive. Pickup and hand-over at the airport are arranged in advance.

CABS Car Hire serves Cape Town International Airport via its off-airport depot in Airport Industria, offering meet-and-greet collections at the terminal or quick depot pickups. The fleet spans compact cars, SUVs, 4x4s, people carriers and premium options. Services include additional drivers, child seats, GPS hire, one-way rentals between branches, and after-hours collection or return by prior arrangement.

Address

14 Montreal Drive, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

Directions

Off-airport depot at 14 Montreal Drive, Airport Industria (about 2 km from the CPT terminal). Meet-and-greet at the airport and depot pick-up/return available by prior arrangement.

Green Motion at Cape Town International Airport provides a meet-and-greet service for collections and returns, transferring customers to its nearby off-airport depot. The location offers a wide range of vehicles from compact cars to vans and minibuses, with an emphasis on lower-emission options. Popular add-ons such as GPS, child seats and additional driver cover are available.

Address

24 Montreal Drive, Airport Industrial, Cape Town, Western Cape 7490, South Africa

Directions

Meet-and-greet at Arrivals with transfer by shuttle to the nearby off-airport depot. Follow the pre-arranged instructions sent before arrival; if you cannot locate the representative, contact the branch. Returns are by meet-and-greet at the terminal or directly to the depot when pre-arranged.

Xtreme Car Rental serves Cape Town International Airport with a meet-and-greet delivery and collection service rather than an in-terminal desk. Vehicles are delivered to you on arrival and can be returned at the airport or to their nearby Airport Industria office. The company offers short- and long-term rentals with popular add-ons such as GPS units and child seats.

Address

18 Boston Cir, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa

Directions

Off-airport provider with meet-and-greet at Cape Town International. After collecting baggage, contact reservations and a representative will meet you at Arrivals to hand over the vehicle. Returns can be arranged at the terminal or at the nearby office at 18 Boston Cir, Airport Industria. After-hours delivery/collection is available; additional charges apply.