Campervan Rental Capetown – Find Low Prices

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Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals from many trusted suppliers. Cape Town is the main pickup point for exploring the Western Cape, the Garden Route and the Cederberg mountains. One-way trips to Johannesburg or Port Elizabeth are popular, but distances are long so plan enough days.

When to Go for a Campervan Trip

Season	Avg High °F │ °C	Good time?
Summer (Dec – Feb)	79 °F │ 26 °C	Yes – hot, dry, busy
Autumn (Mar – May)	72 °F │ 22 °C	Yes – mild, wine harvest season
Winter (Jun – Aug)	63 °F │ 17 °C	Mixed – rainy season, lower prices
Spring (Sep – Nov)	70 °F │ 21 °C	Yes – wildflowers, fewer crowds

Driving in the Area

Highway speed limit is 120 km/h (75 mph), rural roads 100 km/h (62 mph), built-up areas 60 km/h (37 mph) unless signs show different limits.
Keep plenty of fuel on long stretches. Many rural fuel stations close at night.
Toll roads near Cape Town use staffed booths. Pay with cash or card. No electronic tag is needed.
Strong south-easterly wind (called "Cape Doctor") can push high-roof vehicles, especially on the N2 highway past the airport and along Chapman's Peak Drive.
Watch for wild baboons on the M4 road to Cape Point and for speed bumps in townships.
Keep valuables hidden. Smash-and-grab theft at traffic lights happens in some areas.

Camping and Overnight Stops

Place	Hook-ups	Pros	Cons
Imhoff RV Park, Kommetjie	Water+Electric	Beach location, surf spots, 40 min to city	Very windy in summer
Mountain Breeze Resort, Stellenbosch	Water+Electric	Near wine estates, shaded, big vehicle friendly	45 min to city center, busy on weekends
Berg River Resort, Franschhoek	Full	River swimming, family-friendly, online booking	Narrow bridge for vehicles over 10 m
Kogel Bay (R44 coastal park)	None	Ocean views, low cost	No power or waste disposal, dangerous surf
SANParks Cederberg Wilderness campsites	None	Wilderness experience, stargazing	3 hour drive, permit required, rough roads

Refueling in the Area

Shell Ultra City on N1 highway and Engen 1-Stop on N2 highway are open 24 hours. Both have drinking water taps and paid toilet waste disposal.
Many Caltex "FreshStop" stations in Cape Town allow short stops to refill water if you buy fuel.
LPG (called "LP Gas") exchange bottles are sold at most major stations. Pump-fill for fixed tanks is not available.

Practical Tips

Load-shedding (planned power cuts) happens regularly. Carry a flashlight and do not rely only on campsite electricity.
Summer bushfires are common. Check www.westerncape.gov.za for fire warnings before driving mountain passes.
Free camping on public land or beaches is illegal. Fines start at R1 000. Stay in official campsites or get written permission from landowners.
Water restrictions can limit campsite water supply. Fill your vehicle's water tank whenever possible.
Emergency numbers: dial 112 from any mobile phone or 10111 for police.
Most supermarkets close by 19:00. Buy food early when going to remote areas.

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