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 15 June 2025.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.93 |
Average price per day | $29 |
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 15 June 2025.
Economy
$26+
Compact
$31+
Intermediate
$31+
People mover
$58+
Full-size SUV
$92+
Mini
$30+
Luxury
$109+
Premium SUV
$196+
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 car hire in Cape Town, book about 19 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $42, which is about 41% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town with deals as low as $15.03/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $16.54/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 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 $56. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$43
February
$50
March
$46
April
$50
May
$40
June
$46
July
$48
August
$46
September
$50
October
$51
November
$50
December
$56
What car do most people hire in Cape Town?
SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. Mini (Hyundai i10) and Compact (Class Compact Car) 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 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 15 June 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 hires in Cape Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $29/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for $22/day from CarWiz, booked on Jun. 8.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from CarWiz?
CarWiz offers hire cars in Cape Town for about $129 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 19% on a month-long rental by booking with CarWiz. CarWiz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cape Town can cost you on average $555 a month or $18 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
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 15 June 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 ($16+).
Hybrid
$41+
Petrol/Diesel
$16+