Cape Town is an epic adventure destination for kitesurfers. There are tons of great spots to explore and test your skills in the mighty Cape of Storms waters. It’s great if you can find accommodation within walking distance from the beach, but the rest of the time you will need a car with a sturdy roof rack to transport your board.

Luckily there are cheap car rental companies that offer roof racks as extras in Cape Town. But you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg just to travel down to the beach, so we’ve hunted down a few affordable car rental companies for you to consider.

Kitesurfing Car Rentals with Roof Racks in Cape Town

You don’t need a fancy car to transport you to the beach. There are car rental companies that specialize in cheaper rentals.

Rentacheapie Car Hire

30 Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland

www.rentacheapie.co.za | +27 (021) 510 2808

RentaCheapie was established in 2006. It started out with a friendly exchange between neighbours. From the first cheapie Golf being hired out for R100 per day as a favour, it soon grew into three old Chico Golfs, rented out from a double garage. Soon word got out, and more and more kite and wind surfing travellers booked a cheapie for their beachside holiday.

Random fact, in Paris the Chico Golf is a bit of a fashion statement. Cheap and reliable is back in fashion! The fleet grew from 3 to 50 cars. The RentaCheapie team is almost like a close-knit family, with great job creation for 30 staff members. Just over ten years later, they have over 350 vehicles in their fleet, and their prices are still close to R100 per day. The cars range from the budget Chico Golfs, to 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers. Additional services include vehicle cover and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Summit Car Hire

37c Stella Road, Montague Gardens, Montague Gardens, 7441

www.summitcarhire.co.za | +27 (021) 007 1365

This is a great option for cash car hire in Cape Town. They offer both one day and monthly options. The company was started after noticing that there was a need in the market for offering affordable car hire, without requiring your credit card to kick off your holiday.

The fleet started with only two cars and has now grown to over 200 vehicles. Rental options range from affordable cars, to bakkies and busses (7 and 10 seaters). It’s located conveniently close to the Montague Gardens MyCiti bus terminal, so you can travel here effortlessly from the airport. Comprehensive insurance cover is included in the rental price. Extras include baby chairs, GPS units, and roof racks.

Fun Car Hire

Engen Garage, 194 Upper Buitenkant street, Vredehoek

www.funcar.co.za | +(27) 73 442 4273

Fun Car Hire was started over a decade ago. They now have a fleet of more than 50 cars. It’s a family business with a great personal touch. Their speciality is the classic Beetles. Other affordable old cars include the Mazda Sting and Citi Golf. But they also offer more modern models such as the Kia Picanto, Jeep Cherokee and Mercedes Benz.

Older cars do have the possibility of giving you possible hiccups along the way, but their 24/7 roadside assistance means that you don’t have to worry about getting stranded. Remember to treat the classics with TLC to ensure that you have an enjoyable rental experience.