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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from $22
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 27/9 and drop-off date of 18/10. 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.
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Cape Town car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cape Town. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.00 |
Average price per day | $50 |
Cheapest price per day | $22 |
Popular car types in Cape Town
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cape Town and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
In Cape Town, there are 109 active hire locations from 30 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town in the past week - currently priced from $22/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$22+
Compact
$24+
Intermediate
$27+
People mover
$50+
Full-size SUV
$79+
Mini
$18+
Luxury
$81+
Premium SUV
$103+
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:
Here are the best Cape Town medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cape Town SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cape Town van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cape Town luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Skoda Fabia$22/day
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Mazda Mazda3$24/day
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Best car rental deals found in Cape Town
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cape Town. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cape Town with an average daily rate of $51. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Skoda Fabia$22/day
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Mazda Mazda3$24/day
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Audi A1$24/day
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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?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Cape Town, book about 56 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $42, which is about 48% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town with deals as low as $17.22/day found in the past two weeks. U-Save is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $18.91/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). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town?
Planning to hire a car in Cape Town? May is the cheapest month, costing about $40 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $54. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$44
February
$49
March
$47
April
$50
May
$40
June
$42
July
$45
August
$45
September
$45
October
$49
November
$49
December
$54
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. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 9.
Top rental agencies in Cape Town
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cape Town known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cape Town. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.
1First Car Rental
2 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.5
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Firefly
7 locations
Bluu
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
10.0
Tempest Car Hire
5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Avis
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
9.3
Budget
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.0
Woodford
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.8
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cape Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for $34/day from Woodford, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Firefly?
Firefly offers hire cars in Cape Town for about $375 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cape Town it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?
You can potentially save up to 63% on a month-long rental by booking with Woodford. Woodford is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cape Town can cost you on average $1,607 a month or $54 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
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 October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cape Town for as low as $76/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 17 September 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 ($15+).
Hybrid
$33+
Petrol/Diesel
$15+