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Book cheap car hire in cape town quickly and securely online with holiday autos, the experts in cape town car rental.

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what do our prices include?

no hidden extras

Unless otherwise stated in the 'important information' section, all prices are fully inclusive of:
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Third party insurance.
  • Collision damage waiver liability. This covers you for damage to your hired car in the event of an accident, except where negligence is proved.
  • Theft waiver.
  • Airport surcharges
  • Bail bonds (where needed).
  • All local taxes except Australia where taxes are paid locally by law.
 

guide to cape town

history
Cape Town, the legislative centre of South Africa, first experienced growth as a city in 1652, when the Dutch East India Company looked to use it as a way-station for boats sailing to the Dutch East Indies. The British eventually gained control of the city and incorporated it into the British Empire in 1814. During the 20th century, Cape Town was a focal point of the anti-apartheid movement, and Nelson Mandela’s watershed speech in 1990 (his first public speech in decades) was delivered from the balcony of Cape Town City Hall. South Africa’s first democratic election was held in 1994.

shopping
An abundance of crafts from every area of South Africa are available to shoppers looking to take home some holiday souvenirs. Shops around the city offer Zulu beads, Ndebele crafts, Venda woodcarvings, and much more. Monkeybiz is a popular spot for beadwork. Most of it is crafted by local women, and the profits go toward funding the Monkeybiz Wellness Clinic for women with HIV/AIDS.

things to see
If you’re looking to explore Cape Town’s surrounding areas, driving is the way to go. Car hire pick-ups are available in the terminal at Cape Town International Airport. Groot Constantia is a popular side trip, particularly for wine lovers. Located just a half-hour drive away, this area is home to the Cape’s oldest wineries, including Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, Uitsig. At Klein Constantia, you can sample the revered dessert wine called Vin de Constance. If you’re looking to take home a bottle or two, the winery is the only place you can buy it.

nightlife
Cape Town’s nightlife is full of varied options, including Green Dolphin, whose mission is to preserve the jazz art form, which it has gone about doing in record-setting fashion: The venue holds the world record for hosting the most consecutive nights of live jazz. Mama Africa is another hot nighttime spot where you can feast on a variety of game dishes while listening to live marimba music. If you’re looking for a trendy lounge outing, check out Planet, which serves up 250 different types of champagne, as well as numerous exotic cocktails.

 
 

car hire in cape town

holiday autos makes cape town completely accessible with our extensive car hire coverage, with a number of hire car locations available throughout south africa, car rental with holiday autos couldn’t be easier.

Delivering award-winning, great value car hire for over 20 years, and backed by many travel industry awards, booking with holiday autos is fast, easy and secure. Choose from a vast range of cars in every location including most major airports. Our cape town rental prices are also fully inclusive with no hidden extras, and are backed with a best price guarantee.