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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town Intl Airport from $21
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 Intl Airport with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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.
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Cape Town Intl Airport car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cape Town Intl Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $45 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
Popular car types in Cape Town Intl Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cape Town Intl Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 September 2025.
There are currently 108 hire locations operating at Cape Town Intl Airport spread across 30 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Cape Town Intl Airport is small car at $21 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$21+
Compact
$23+
Intermediate
$28+
People mover
$51+
Full-size SUV
$102+
Luxury
$86+
Pick-up truck
$105+
Premium SUV
$129+
Compact SUV
$42+
Intermediate SUV
$54+
Compare car rental deals at Cape Town Intl Airport by type
Here are the best Cape Town Intl Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cape Town Intl Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mazda Demio$21/day
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Nissan March$23/day
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A/C
Hyundai i30$23/day
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Best car rental deals found at Cape Town Intl Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cape Town Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cape Town Intl Airport with an average daily rate of $56. Data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Mazda Demio$21/day
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Nissan March$23/day
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Mazda CX-5$102/day
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Cheapflights insights for Cape Town Intl Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cape Town Intl Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Cape Town Intl Airport?
To get the best deal on a rental car at Cape Town Intl Airport, book about 31 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $29, which is about 14% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Cape Town Intl Airport?
CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company at Cape Town Intl Airport with deals as low as $15.43/day found in the past two weeks. U-Save is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $19.16/day.
What is the best car hire company at Cape Town Intl Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Cape Town Intl Airport is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Firefly
10.0
1First Car Rental
10.0
Bluu
10.0
Alamo
9.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Cape Town Intl Airport?
At Cape Town Intl Airport, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $36. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $53 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cape Town Intl Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $36. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $53 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$36
February
$46
March
$44
April
$47
May
$37
June
$37
July
$41
August
$44
September
$37
October
$39
November
$39
December
$53
What car do most people hire at Cape Town Intl Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Cape Town Intl Airport are the following: Mini cars (Datsun Go or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar), and SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Cape Town Intl Airport?
Firefly has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. 1First Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations at Cape Town Intl Airport at 1.
Top rental agencies in Cape Town Intl Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cape Town Intl Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cape Town Intl Airport. Reviews were last updated on 1 September 2025.
Firefly
2 locations
1First Car Rental
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.5
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Bluu
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Budget
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
9.5
Avis
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
9.0
Europcar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
7.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cape Town Intl Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Cape Town Intl Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $33/day when booking a car hire at Cape Town Intl Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $23/day from CarWiz, booked on Aug. 24.
Which car hire providers are at Cape Town Intl Airport?
There are 10 car rental providers located at Cape Town Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the Cape Town Intl Airport car rental counter:Thrifty (10.0)1First Car Rental (10.0)Hertz (10.0)GREEN MOTION (10.0)keddy by Europcar (10.0)Alamo (9.6)Budget (9.5)Avis (8.2)Woodford (7.8)Europcar (7.3)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Cape Town Intl Airport for a week from CarWiz?
CarWiz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Cape Town Intl Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $117 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at Cape Town Intl Airport?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Cape Town Intl Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Cape Town Intl Airport for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental at Cape Town Intl Airport is $501 ($17/day) on average.
Car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town Intl Airport
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town Intl Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cape Town Intl Airport. Deals were last updated on 1 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cape Town Intl Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).
Hybrid
$34+
Petrol/Diesel
$11+