Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from ฿504
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 8 June 2025.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
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Price of petrol per litre | ฿37.89 |
Average price per day | ฿363 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿504 |
Cheapest time to rent a car in Cape Town
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cape Town and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 June 2025.
January
฿849
February
฿979
March
฿914
April
฿979
May
฿783
June
฿914
July
฿947
August
฿914
September
฿979
October
฿1,012
November
฿979
December
฿1,110
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 8 June 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 ฿504/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿580+
Compact
฿551+
Intermediate
฿576+
Minivan
฿1,147+
Full-size SUV
฿1,355+
Premium
฿1,846+
Passenger van
฿1,775+
Pick-up truck
฿1,862+
Compare available car types for rental in Cape Town
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cape Town to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.
Small cars | ฿328 - ฿2,054 | |
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All Car Types | ฿328 - ฿3,692 |
To hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of ฿831/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~฿328/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,054/day). In fact, November is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a small car saves you 50% 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. Here are the best Cape Town small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 8 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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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 ฿1,086. Data was last updated on 8 June 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.
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 8 June 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿363/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿362/day from Firefly, booked on Jun. 1.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Alamo?
From Alamo you can hire a car in Cape Town from about ฿2,275 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 10% 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 ฿9,750 a month or ฿325 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 Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cape Town. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cape Town for as low as ฿450/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 8 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 (฿17+).
Hybrid
฿27+
Petrol/Diesel
฿17+