Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from ฿385
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cape Town with a pick-up date of 1/11 and drop-off date of 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Cape Town car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cape Town. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 October 2026.
Most popular company | WOODFORD |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ฿53.65 |
Average price per day | ฿734 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿385 |
Popular car types in Cape Town
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cape Town and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 10 October 2026.
In Cape Town, there are 115 active hire locations from 33 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town in the past week - currently priced from ฿385/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿385+
Compact
฿490+
Intermediate
฿555+
Minivan
฿1,017+
Full-size SUV
฿1,690+
Mini
฿470+
Passenger van
฿1,621+
Premium SUV
฿1,967+
Best car rental deals found in Cape Town
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cape Town. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cape Town with an average daily rate of ฿875. Data was last updated on 10 October 2026.
Cheapflights insights for Cape Town car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cape Town, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cape Town?
Book your car hire in Cape Town 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿771/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 2,721% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? keddy by Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿11.47/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿11.50/day.
What is the best car rental company in Cape Town?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cape Town is 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town is May, when you can expect to pay ฿805/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is February (฿1,006/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿872
February
฿1,006
March
฿1,006
April
฿972
May
฿805
June
฿805
July
฿939
August
฿939
September
฿905
October
฿905
November
฿905
December
฿939
What car do most people hire in Cape Town?
SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. Compact (Toyota Corolla) and Economy (Toyota Yaris) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cape Town.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cape Town?
Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BOBO has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 1.
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 10 October 2026.
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Woodford
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CABS Car Hire
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BOBO
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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 10 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿734/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿418/day from Woodford, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Woodford?
From Woodford you can hire a car in Cape Town from about ฿7,381 per week on average.
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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?
Our recent data shows that Woodford can potentially be 68% below the average car hire price in Cape Town. Check prices and availability for Woodford and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Cape Town is on average ฿31,634 a month or ฿1,054 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Cape Town car hire.
How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?
The average price for a weekend car hire in Cape Town is ฿0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cape Town. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cape Town for as low as ฿1,066/day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cape Town. Deals were last updated on 10 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿14+).
Hybrid
฿42+
Petrol/Diesel
฿14+