Cape Town

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa
26 Apr — 3 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
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Cape Town car rentals in 2024

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 19 April 2024.

Most popular company

WOODFORD

Price of petrol per litre

฿49.01

Average price per day

฿426

Cheapest price per day

฿421

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 19 April 2024.

January

฿957

February

฿1,179

March

฿1,179

April

฿1,105

May

฿957

June

฿921

July

฿957

August

฿957

September

฿921

October

฿921

November

฿921

December

฿1,031

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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 19 April 2024.

Small cars

฿536 - ฿1,491

All Car Types

฿601 - ฿2,753

To hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿883/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~฿536/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿1,491/day). In fact, December is about 40% 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 37% 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 19 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Cape Town, such as Hertz, keddy by Europcar and Firefly. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

7.4
Good
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.4

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

7 locations

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Tempest Car Hire

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
26 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Budget

8.2
Very Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Sixt

5.7
Fair
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.3

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 19 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿426/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿421/day from Woodford, booked on Apr. 14.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cape Town?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, 1First Car Rental (10.0 rating), Alamo (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 ฿49.01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,205 and ฿3,185 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 ฿2,984 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 35%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Woodford can potentially be 9% 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 ฿12,789 a month or ฿426 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Cape Town car hire.

  • What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Mini (Renault Kwid) in Cape Town, making it the most popular option.

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