Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from ฿396
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 8/9 and drop-off date of 15/9. 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 2025
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 11 July 2025.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ฿38.47 |
Average price per day | ฿416 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿396 |
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 11 July 2025.
In Cape Town, there are 104 active hire locations from 29 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town in the past week - currently priced from ฿396/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿431+
Compact
฿481+
Intermediate
฿530+
Minivan
฿974+
Full-size SUV
฿1,074+
Mini
฿396+
Luxury
฿1,848+
Premium SUV
฿2,401+
Compare car rental deals in Cape Town by type
Here are the best Cape Town small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 ฿923. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Cape Town. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
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 56 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿815/day on average when booked 56 days ahead, which saves you 2,773% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿266.29/day. Firefly also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿318.77/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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) 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 ฿782/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is December (฿1,076/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
฿847
February
฿978
March
฿913
April
฿978
May
฿782
June
฿815
July
฿913
August
฿880
September
฿945
October
฿1,010
November
฿945
December
฿1,076
What car do most people hire in Cape Town?
Mini cars (Kia Picanto, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. Economy (Suzuki Swift) and Standard (Toyota Corolla Quest) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cape Town.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cape Town?
keddy by Europcar has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 8.
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 11 July 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 11 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿416/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿321/day from Firefly, booked on Jul. 6.
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 ฿3,342 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 Firefly can potentially be 34% below the average car hire price in Cape Town. Check prices and availability for Firefly and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Cape Town is on average ฿14,325 a month or ฿478 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 August, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cape Town for as low as ฿514/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 11 July 2025.
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 (฿18+).
Hybrid
฿48+
Petrol/Diesel
฿18+