What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cape Town?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cape Town and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2025.
January
฿904
February
฿1,005
March
฿938
April
฿1,005
May
฿1,005
June
฿1,038
July
฿1,005
August
฿938
September
฿1,005
October
฿1,072
November
฿1,005
December
฿1,139
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Compare available car types for rental in Cape Town
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cape Town to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿337 - ฿2,107 | |
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All Car Types | ฿337 - ฿3,839 |
To hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿868/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~฿337/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,107/day). In fact, November is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a small car saves you 48% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Cape Town
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cape Town known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cape Town. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Cape Town, such as keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cape Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cape Town?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), 1First Car Rental (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cape Town.
What are petrol prices like in Cape Town?
The average price of petrol in Cape Town is ฿39.21/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,764 and ฿2,548 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Firefly?
From Firefly you can hire a car in Cape Town from about ฿2,791 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cape Town for the best price?
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 34%. Aim to book your car hire at least 19 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Cape Town.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Cape Town.