Before your handover
What you need to hire a car in Cape Town
A few documents, verified online once, and you're set for every rental for the next twelve months.
South African residents
- 01
SA driver's licence card
Valid, credit-card format licence (code B / EB or higher). Temporary licences are accepted with your expired card. Paper licences are not accepted.
- 02
SA ID
Smart ID card or green barcoded ID book in the same name as the licence.
- 03
Credit card in your name
For the refundable security deposit. Debit, cheque, prepaid and virtual cards can't be used for the deposit.
- 04
Proof of address (on request)
A utility bill or bank statement not older than three months, if requested during verification.
International visitors
- 01
Valid passport
With your entry stamp or visa, as applicable.
- 02
Home-country driver's licence
Must be valid, printed in English and include a photograph and your signature.
- 03
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Required if your licence is not in English or lacks a photograph. Carry it with your original licence at all times.
- 04
International credit card in your name
For the security deposit. The card must be embossed with the main driver's name.
- 05
Flight details
Your arrival flight number lets us track delays for meet & greet at Cape Town International.
By vehicle class
Age, licence & deposit
Drivers under 25 pay a young-driver surcharge. Flagship models can ask more: the Porsche 911 requires drivers aged 28 with five years' licence. Requirements are listed on each vehicle page.
| Category | Minimum age | Licence held | Deposit (Essential Cover) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 21 | 1 year | R2,500 |
| Executive Sedan | 23 | 2 years | R5,000 |
| Premium SUV | 23 | 2 years | R7,500 |
| Luxury | 25 | 3 years | R15,000 |
| Electric | 23 | 2 years | R7,500 |
| Double-Cab Bakkie | 23 | 2 years | R6,000 |
| People Carrier | 23 | 2 years | R6,000 |
On the road
Driving in Cape Town: the rules that matter
No e-tolls in the Western Cape
Cape Town has no e-tolls. Chapman's Peak Drive is a toll road, paid at the plaza by card or cash, and the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1 is tolled too.
Traffic fines
Fines issued during your rental are yours. We redirect them to you as the driver (under the Criminal Procedure Act or AARTO, where applicable) and charge an admin fee per fine.
Drive on the left
South Africa drives on the left. Carry your licence (and IDP, if needed) whenever you drive; traffic officers may ask to see it.
Verification
Verified in minutes
Do it once, from your phone, and skip the paperwork at the counter.
Book
Reserve your car and create your Mylz account.
Upload
Photograph your ID or passport and licence — front and back.
Selfie
A quick liveness selfie to match you to your documents.
Approved
Most verifications are approved within minutes, valid for 12 months.
Your documents are encrypted and processed in line with POPIA — see our privacy policy.
Your car is ready when you are.
Book in under two minutes, verify online and walk straight to your car.