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), Budget (10.0 rating) and Dollar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cape Town.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from 1First Car Rental?

From 1First Car Rental you can hire a car in Cape Town from about ฿6,672 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 24%. Aim to book your car hire at least 23 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.

What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

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

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

10 Jun — 17 Jun

Same drop-off

Sat 10/6

Noon

Sat 17/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cape Town?

January

฿1,004

February

฿1,246

March

฿1,039

April

฿1,039

May

฿900

June

฿1,039

July

฿1,142

August

฿1,177

September

฿1,108

October

฿1,073

November

฿1,039

December

฿1,281

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is May. 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

	Small cars	฿697 - ฿1,420
	All Car Types	฿697 - ฿2,476

To hire a Small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿883/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~฿697/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿1,420/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a Small car saves you 32% 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

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Cape Town, such as Hertz, keddy by Europcar and Europcar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

7.1

Good

51 reviews•5 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Quick easy , convenient

8.0

Very Good|Oct 2021

2 things were not good. I booked to collect a car at 2pm on Sunday and was then told 2 hours before collection that the branch closed at 1. I was unable to change my plans to get there by one so I had to collect the next day only Dropping at the airport was very difficult to see where to drop as the signage is distant and faint.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

I always rent from hertz when in South Africa. Always been honest, reliable and great value for the money.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

It was good.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

I told them I didn’t want the additional insurance and they charged me for it anyways. Also please note they are closed at 1 on public holidays. Otherwise the experience was good.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2020

The staff had to make efforts to explain the extra money they charge...and its very uncofortable to accept the explanation, and unacceptable, once I'd payed for the rental and insurance previously! It was a bad holiday begining... After this experience, I'm checking my VISA account all the time, to verify the expected refund. The drop off was ok.

You must change the way of doing business. More clear, transparent and balanced value for money. Ca'nt recomend Hertz! Hope Kayak as some usefull feedback to our total insatisfaction!

1 out of 17

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•10 locations

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Overview

keddy by Europcar Locations in Cape Town

100 Edward Street, Tygervalley

+27 21 910 8112

183 Cook Street

+27 216 869 325

32, Napier Street

No phone number provided

88 Main Road

+27 21 850 8900

Cape Town Arabella Quays, Convention Square, Lower Long Str, Cape Town

+27 214 219 053

Matroosfontein

No phone number provided

Shop 2, Quayside, 34 Prestwitch Str, Cnr Buitengracht

+27 214 215 190

Silwood Centre Campground Road Premier Motors

+27 21 686 9325

Southern Sun Waterfront

+27 214 180 670

Unit F3,,Maitland Park- 733 Voortrekker Road

+27 41 595 0210

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

3 reviews•7 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2018

Easy to pickup, friendly sales staff, and the car was clean and reliable.

7.6

Good|Mar 2018

Caught dishonesty on the return. The damage was only marked on one copy. There it appeared as though we had damaged the car.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2016

I love my hire car I was given a 5 door Ford ECO sport far better than expected. Lots of room for our cases and golf clubs.

Everything was gtear.

1 out of 1

1First Car Rental

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•5 locations

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Budget

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•4 locations

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9.6

Wonderful|Mar 2018

The car worked well, and the checkout process was well done. THe people at the counter were extremely patient as I needed to check on Collisions Damage Waiver, etc. with another company. The coverage offered by Kayak at the bottom of the confirmation email was much less expensive, so I definitely recommend taking this if you want coverage.

Optional coverage was outrageous. Signage to return the car was poor. It's marked something like Rental Car Shade or something strange like that.

1 out of 1

Sixt

3 locations

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Avis

8.3

Very Good

23 reviews•5 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Great service.

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2022

All is great

6.0

Okay|Mar 2019

Picking up the vehicle was easy and we were treated well. The staff at the pick up area was helpful and friendly.

Returning the car was not as smooth as the pick up. The staff members tried to make us sign a paper assuming responsibilities for damage to the front left wheel. We refused to sign because the "damage" they claimed the wheel suffered was barely visible. We felt targeted.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2019

Bad initial experience. The car was supposed to carry 5 people and carry 2 suitcases. It was 1.1 litre inderpowered (hyundai?) and barely suitable. The car battery was dead and car hsd benn previously jump started. Needed replacement vehicle. Lost 2days of holiday as a result but new car excllent

Avis Strand office at Somersetwest responded excellently in providing replacement car but CT airport should never have allowed the first substandard car to have been issued.

7.6

Good|May 2018

Staff at avis was really friendly. Car they gave me has less milage on it.

When car was handed over to me was not clean and had no floor mats inside.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2018

Everything was great except that I cant figure out how to access my final receipt.

1 out of 8

GREEN MOTION

8 locations

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GREEN MOTION Locations in Cape Town

16, 18 Beach Rd, Strand

+27 31 350 3383

33-34 Huguenot Rd

+27 31 350 3383

341 Koeberg, Brooklyn

+27 21 555 9561

Cape Town Airport

+27 215 559 561

Colinton Rd, Newlands

+27 31 350 3383

Corner Of Century Boulevard And, Rialto Rd, Century City

+27 31 350 3383

Vineyards Office Estate, 99 Jip De Jager Dr, Tyger Valley

+27 21 555 9561

W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

+27 31 350 3383

Car Hire FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Cape Town

The average price of petrol in Cape Town is ฿40.87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,839 and ฿2,656 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.