Africa on Wheels Rental company category:Economy
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Africa on Wheels Cape TownCape TownView map
Hiring a campervan in Cape Town opens the road to some of the most spectacular scenery in southern Africa: Table Mountain, the peninsula down to the Cape of Good Hope, the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, then the Garden Route along the Indian Ocean. To the north, the West Coast and the orange cliffs of the Cederberg lead towards Namibia. With 9 partner companies, including Britz, Maui, Bushlore Africa, Bobo Campers, Happy Camper and Avis Safari Rental, the choice ranges from a van for two to a 4x4 fitted with rooftop tents.
Most depots are grouped in Airport Industria, next to the international airport, on the way to the Winelands.
11 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Cape Town?
Asco Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 2.5/5 (1,333 reviews)
- Trustpilot 2.5/5 1,333 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Asco Cape TownCape TownView map
Avis Safari Rental Rental company category:Standard
Bobo Campers Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 3.7/5 (13 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 3.7/5 13 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Bouwers Industrial Park, Christopher Starke Street, 7437 Cape TownView map
Britz Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 3.2/5 (18 reviews)
- Trustpilot 3.1/5 10 reviews
- Trustpilot 3.3/5 8 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Britz Cars Rental company category:Standard
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Britz 4x4 Rentals AirportCorner Michigan & Borcherds Quary Road, Airport Industrial, Cape TownView map
Bushlore Africa Rental company category:Premium
Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.6/5 58 reviews
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 57 reviews
- Trustpilot 4.5/5 18 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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AirportUnit 2, Concorde Park, 33 Concorde Crescent, 7490 Cape TownView map
Bushlore Africa Cars Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 58 reviews
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 50 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Bushlore Africa AirportUnit 2, Concorde Park, 33 Concorde Crescent, 7490 Cape TownView map
Caprivi Rental company category:Standard
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Caprivi KaapstadKaapstadView map
Happy Camper Rental company category:Low cost
Public rating of the rental company: 4.0/5 (169 reviews)
- Trustpilot 4.0/5 169 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Happy CampersM02 / 15 Baker Square Block, De Beers Avenue, Paardevlei, 7130 Somerset West, Cape TownView map
Maui Rental company category:Premium
Public rating of the rental company: 4.0/5 (499 reviews)
- Trustpilot 4.0/5 499 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Maui Motorhome Rentals AirportCorner Michigan & Borcherds Quary Road, Airport Industrial, Cape TownView map
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Cape Town
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €102/day median €251/day | from €102/day median €249/day | from €68/day median €195/day | from €142/day median €265/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €117/day median €120/day | from €163/day median €182/day | from €126/day median €130/day | — |
| Large motorhome | from €131/day median €131/day | from €176/day median €202/day | from €134/day median €141/day | — |
| Car and SUV | from €106/day median €272/day | from €106/day median €270/day | from €77/day median €227/day | from €209/day median €264/day |
Daily prices observed on October 19, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 7 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,623.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Cape Town
1 The Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope
- Cape Town
- Camps Bay
- Hout Bay
- Chapman's Peak Drive
- Cape of Good Hope
- Simon's Town
- Muizenberg
- Cape Town
From the city centre, the road follows Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles range to Hout Bay, then takes Chapman's Peak Drive, a toll road carved into the cliff. Further south, the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, part of Table Mountain National Park, leads to Cape Point; you head back past the penguins of Boulders Beach in Simon's Town and the colourful beach huts of Muizenberg. Around baboons, keep doors and windows shut.
- Distance
- about 150 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 The Winelands and the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth
- Cape Town
- Stellenbosch
- Franschhoek
- Hermanus
- Cape Agulhas
- Mossel Bay
- George
- Knysna
- Plettenberg Bay
- Tsitsikamma
- Port Elizabeth
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, surrounded by mountains and wine estates, open this long one-way trip eastwards. After the cliffs of Hermanus and Cape Agulhas, the southern tip of the continent, the N2 reaches Mossel Bay, George, Knysna and its lagoon, Plettenberg Bay and the forested gorges of Tsitsikamma. George and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) are also departure cities of our partners: no need to return to Cape Town.
- Distance
- about 1,100 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome or campervan
3 The West Coast and the Cederberg mountains
- Cape Town
- Langebaan
- Paternoster
- Lambert's Bay
- Clanwilliam
- Cederberg
- Citrusdal
- Cape Town
To the north, the R27 follows the Atlantic to West Coast National Park and the turquoise waters of the Langebaan lagoon. Paternoster and its whitewashed fishermen's cottages come before Lambert's Bay, before turning inland to Clanwilliam. The Cederberg, with its sandstone arches and gravel tracks, is best explored in a 4x4 with a rooftop tent; the way back follows the N7 and the citrus orchards of Citrusdal.
- Distance
- about 750 km
- Recommended vehicle
- 4x4 with rooftop tent or motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Cape Town?
Best time
Southern spring and autumn
March to May, September to November
highs 18 to 24 °C, lows 11 to 16 °C
The best times to leave from Cape Town: mild days, moderate rain and quieter campsites than in summer. From September to November, the West Coast is covered in wild flowers and southern right whales pass in front of Hermanus; in March and April, the grape harvest ends in the Winelands and the south-easterly wind eases.
High season
The southern summer, December to February
December to February
highs 24 to 26 °C, lows 16 to 17 °C
Peak season: sunshine, almost no rain and long days, but also the south-easterly wind, nicknamed the "Cape Doctor", which blows hard over the peninsula. South African school holidays, from mid-December to mid-January, fill the campsites of the Garden Route; in the dry fynbos, strictly respect fire bans.
Winter
The southern winter, June to August
June to August
highs 17 to 18 °C, lows 10 to 11 °C
Winter is the rainy season in Cape Town: fronts from the Atlantic bring most of the year's rainfall, with cool nights. Between showers, clear days are still lovely, and the Garden Route has no real dry or wet season. Ask whether the vehicle is heated and bring warm sleeping bags, as it sometimes freezes in the Cederberg.
Climate in Cape Town, month by month
Most pleasant months: September to May.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
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| Jan | 26 °C | 17 °C | 15 mm | 13 h/day | 14 °C |
| Feb | 26 °C | 17 °C | 9 mm | 12 h/day | 14 °C |
| Mar | 24 °C | 16 °C | 32 mm | 11 h/day | 15 °C |
| Apr | 22 °C | 14 °C | 40 mm | 10 h/day | 14 °C |
| May | 20 °C | 12 °C | 63 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Jun | 18 °C | 11 °C | 131 mm | 8 h/day | 14 °C |
| Jul | 17 °C | 10 °C | 116 mm | 8 h/day | 14 °C |
| Aug | 17 °C | 10 °C | 86 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Sep | 18 °C | 11 °C | 48 mm | 10 h/day | 14 °C |
| Oct | 21 °C | 13 °C | 37 mm | 12 h/day | 15 °C |
| Nov | 23 °C | 15 °C | 22 mm | 13 h/day | 14 °C |
| Dec | 24 °C | 16 °C | 28 mm | 13 h/day | 14 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick up the vehicle the day after your flight
Cape Town International Airport is about twenty kilometres east of the city centre, and most depots are a few minutes away, in Airport Industria. After a long flight, it is better to spend a night in town and take the wheel rested the next day: driving on the left and the N2 interchanges demand all your attention. Agree on the handover time with the rental company.
Driving on the left and South African road habits
Traffic drives on the left, with the steering wheel on the right and the gear lever operated with the left hand: an automatic model, like several of the companies' Toyota 4x4s, makes adapting easier. At "4-way stop" junctions, the first to arrive goes first. On national roads, slower vehicles move onto the hard shoulder to let others overtake; people say thank you with a brief flash of the hazard lights.
Don't drive at night
Away from the main roads, roads are rarely lit and at night you meet pedestrians, livestock and wild animals: plan your stages to arrive before dark. In town as in beach car parks, leave nothing visible inside the vehicle and lock the doors while driving. Car guards in high-visibility vests watch over car parks in exchange for a small tip.
Rooftop tents and gravel roads
With a fitted 4x4, ask to be shown how to unfold the rooftop tent and use the fridge and auxiliary battery at the depot. On the tracks of the Cederberg or the West Coast, drive slowly, as gravel makes the vehicle skid and throws up stones. Filling stations, always staffed by attendants, become scarcer to the north: fill up whenever you can.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Cape Town
Where can I pick up a campervan in Cape Town?
Britz and Maui share a depot in Airport Industria, also home to Avis Safari Rental, which also has a branch in Salt River, and Bushlore Africa, at Concorde Park. Bobo Campers is at Bouwers Industrial Park, and Happy Camper in Somerset West, about 45 km east. Africa on Wheels, Asco and Caprivi complete the offer: the exact address is in your confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Cape Town?
Our searches in October 2026, covering 270 offers from 7 rental companies, found prices from €68 per day, mandatory fees included, for a campervan in January. The median price of a campervan ranges from about €195 in January to €265 in April. Run a search with your dates to get real prices you can book straight away.
Can I do a one-way trip along the Garden Route?
Yes: George, in the heart of the Garden Route, and Port Elizabeth, at its eastern end, are departure cities of our partners, as are Johannesburg and Durban for a very long trip. One-way fees may apply; they are included in the displayed price as soon as you enter the return city when searching.
Can I drive to Namibia with a vehicle hired in Cape Town?
Yes, provided you obtain written permission from the rental company, often for a fee, before departure. Via the N7, the Vioolsdrif border post is about 700 km north, near the Fish River Canyon. A road charge is levied on entering Namibia: check the countries covered in the offer conditions before booking.
Motorhome or 4x4 with rooftop tent: which to choose?
For the peninsula, the Winelands and the Garden Route, all on tarred roads, a motorhome such as the Discoverer 4 or the 6 Berth Motorhome offers a shower and comfort. For the Cederberg or Namibia, a 4x4 pick-up such as the Toyota Hilux Camping or the Toyota Landcruiser 79 Bush Villa, with rooftop tents, goes anywhere.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Cape Town with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
The motorhome is rented out simply, quickly, and professionally.
B.
South Africa · Oct 2024
Trustpilot
We were given a Maui Camper Van with a lot of defects, Maui Cape Town was kind enough to replace the van but the new van's geyser did not work and the water tank had a leak. We were out in the middle of nowhere in a campsite without electricity and we were far away from a bathroom (no hot water) and a tap. Also, it was inconvenient to not be able to shower in freezing cold weather. They did send someone out to try and fix it but he could not do so. It was also inconvenient to re-pack all our belongings (6 pax) from one truck to the other. It felt as if all our little break away was revolving around a camper van. My experience was not great, especially since we had guests from Durban and I would have thought Maui Cape Town would at least contact me today and release my holding deposit. We left a message for the manager to contact us on Saturday when we dropped off the van. This did have an impact on our trip and experience.
M.
South Africa · Jul 2024
Trustpilot
Regarding CoolDrive: Professional, very responsive, friendly, I recommend.
(anonymous)
South Africa · Apr 2019
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Cape Town
What licence do I need to drive in South Africa?
A national licence written in English, with a photo and signature, is generally accepted; otherwise, an international driving permit is required, and some rental companies ask for one in all cases. Each company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the offer conditions, sometimes stricter for 4x4s.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome around Cape Town?
Wild camping is not recommended, and often forbidden, in South Africa. Travellers stay in caravan parks, plentiful along the coast, in the national park campsites run by SANParks, such as those of Tsitsikamma or the West Coast, and on farms and wine estates that welcome visitors.
Is mileage unlimited?
All the offers found in our searches in Cape Town included unlimited mileage, a real advantage for a one-way trip to Port Elizabeth or a loop through the Cederberg. Conditions may still vary depending on the rental company and the length of hire: check them on each offer before booking.
What excess should I expect?
The median excess of the offers found in Cape Town is €1,623. It can be reduced with additional insurance offered by the rental company. On gravel roads, check in the conditions how tyres, the windscreen and the underbody are covered, as they are often dealt with separately.
What do travellers who left from Cape Town say?
The 5 customers who left a review after departing from Cape Town give an average rating of 4.2 out of 5. They praise a simple rental, "from booking to handing over the keys", as well as the availability and good advice of the teams when setting off on the road.
When should I book a campervan in Cape Town?
Several months ahead for a departure between mid-December and mid-January, when South Africans go on holiday, and for 4x4s with rooftop tents, in demand all year for Namibia. In the southern winter, from June to August, the choice remains wide a few weeks before departure.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Cape Town
Within a few hours' drive, Cape Town brings together the essence of South Africa: the Atlantic and Indian oceans, the vineyards of the Winelands, the Cederberg mountains, penguin colonies and nature reserves. Stages are short around the city, then the N2 and the N7 open up long journeys to the Garden Route or Namibia.
With nine partner companies, you can choose between a campervan, a family motorhome and an expedition 4x4, with prices observed from €68 per day in October 2026. George, Port Elizabeth, Upington or Johannesburg, other departure cities of our partners, let you return the vehicle elsewhere. And with a pleasant climate from September to May, Cape Town is suited to a road trip for much of the year.
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