Cape Town Airport is located only a short drive from the centre of Cape Town. Hiring a car is a great way to explore the whole of the Western Cape Province.
South Africa is a truly wonderful country to discover, offering you the opportunity to see and do things you simply cannot elsewhere.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Cape Town Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Cape Town Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Cape Town Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Cape Town Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I rent a car at Cape Town Airport with Zest Car Rental?
Head to the top of Table Mountain in the cable car. Enjoy the views across the whole of Cape Town and the bay. Amble to the harbour area and find the V&A Waterfront. Sample the hive of activity here at the variety of bars and restaurants and wander around the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Whilst you are in the harbour area, why not take a ferry to Robben Island, where political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela were sent? You will find a museum dedicated to the history surrounding this island.
In the city itself, wander through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. It is filled with a fantastic variety of flora from this part of the world. Spend time relaxing here and escape the hustle and bustle for a little while.
Try to grab a bargain in Green Market Square. Then stroll to The Castle of Good Hope, which is also well worth a visit. Built in the 1600’s, you can take a guided tour of this pentagonal building.
Day Trips From Cape Town with Zest Car Rental
No doubt, going on safari will be one of the top things on your agenda during your stay in Cape Town. Rent a car and drive to Inverdoorn Game Reserve, Kumbagana Game Reserve or Aquila Game Reserve, although these are just the tip of the iceberg!
The Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding nature reserve is the perfect place to see some wondrous natural sights. Grab your hiking boots and embark on one of the many trails. If you are lucky, you may spot a whale on your travels too.
There are numerous beaches here to enjoy. Boulders Beach is a particular highlight, usually packed with penguins. Amble along the specified walkways and make the most of your trip.
The Garden Route is ever popular and is great for a road trip. Stop off at Hermanus and relax at Grotto Beach. Why not also visit Fernkloof Nature Reserve which has a vast array of flora and fauna to marvel at?
Can I take my South African Rental Car into another country?
Renting a car and venturing into neighbouring countries is a fantastic way to embrace the spirit of adventure! The freedom to explore at your own pace, discover hidden gems and the local culture is an experience unlike any other. The countries are providers allow you to travel into on your rental are:
- Botswana
- Lesotho
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Swaziland
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Please be aware that each provider has different regulations on which countries you can take your rental car into. This is labelled during the booking process. Simple and hassle-free!
Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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