The car you need, around the corner.
Rent a car from a verified neighbour by the day, week or month, or earn from the car that sits in your driveway. One app, made for Cape Town.
2019 VW Polo Vivo
Observatory · 1.2 km away
Booked in minutes. Handed over at the kerb.
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Find a car nearby
See cars parked in your suburb and the full price, deposit included, before you book.
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Get verified once
Before your first trip, upload your ID or passport, licence and a selfie. After that, you're verified for every booking.
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Meet and photograph
Collect the keys. You both record the car, fuel and mileage in the app before you drive.
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Hand it back
Return it on time with the same fuel. A final photo check closes the trip and releases your deposit.
Earn from your car, or skip the rental counter.
Your car could earn while it's parked.
- You choose when it's availableBlock out the days you need it yourself.
- You decide who drives itEvery renter's ID and licence is checked before they can book.
- Photos at every hand-overCondition, fuel and mileage are recorded at pick-up and return.
- Lower fees for pilot ownersThe first owners to join pay a reduced platform fee.
An estimate only, before platform fees, fuel and running costs. Real earnings depend on demand, your price and how often the car is available.
Rent from a local, not a counter.
- More choiceEveryday hatchbacks, bakkies, SUVs and the odd special car.
- Clear pricingYou see the total, including the refundable deposit, before you pay.
- Close to where you arePick up in your suburb, or arrange delivery with the owner.
- Visiting Cape Town?International licences are welcome alongside your passport.
An estimate only. Owners set their own prices, and you'll always see the full amount, deposit included, before you book.
Lending your car to a stranger shouldn't feel like a gamble.
Checked drivers
ID, selfie and driver's licence are verified before anyone can request a car. Owners see who is booking and can decline.
A record of every trip
Time-stamped photos, fuel and odometer readings at both ends of the trip, so there's no argument about what changed.
Deposits held by KerbKey
A refundable deposit covers fuel, late returns and small damage.
Cover details are coming before launch.
We're finalising cover with licensed insurance partners and will publish exactly what's included before the pilot opens. Until then, please don't assume any cover is included.
Be one of the first in Cape Town.
Leave your details and Josh from KerbKey will contact you personally before the pilot opens.
You're on the list, there.
We'll be in touch before the pilot opens in Cape Town. Know someone whose car sits idle, or a friend visiting soon? Send them to kerbkey.co.za.
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Good to know
Something else on your mind? Email hello@kerbkey.com.
When does KerbKey launch?
We're opening a small pilot in Cape Town in December 2026, starting with 10 to 20 cars. Waitlist members hear first and get the first bookings.
Is my car insured while it's rented?
We're finalising insurance with licensed partners and will publish exactly what's covered before the pilot opens. For now, please don't assume any cover is included. During the pilot, owners will need their own cover that allows the car to be rented out.
Who can rent a car?
Drivers with a valid licence whose ID or passport and licence we have verified. Visitors with an international licence are welcome. Owners can see who is booking and decline a request.
What does it cost to list my car?
Listing is free. KerbKey takes a share of each completed booking, and owners who join during the pilot pay a reduced fee. We'll confirm the exact fee on your onboarding call.
Which cars can be listed?
Roadworthy cars in good condition that you own or have permission to rent out. A tracker is strongly recommended and may be required for higher-value cars.
How do owners get paid?
Renters pay through KerbKey when they book. Your earnings are paid to your South African bank account after the trip ends.