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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from S$ 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 with a pick-up date of 28-10 and drop-off date of 7-11. 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 rental in Cape Town. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
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Price of petrol per litre | S$ 1.53 |
Average price per day | S$ 26 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 21 |
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 12 September 2025.
There are 30 hire agencies servicing Cape Town. These agencies, altogether, have 109 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town with prices from S$ 21 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Cape Town:
Economy
S$ 21+
Compact
S$ 22+
Intermediate
S$ 23+
People carrier
S$ 39+
Full-size SUV
S$ 74+
Mini
S$ 20+
Passenger van
S$ 91+
Luxury
S$ 80+
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:
Audi A1S$ 21/day
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Mitsubishi LancerS$ 22/day
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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 S$ 47. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Audi A1S$ 21/day
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Mitsubishi LancerS$ 22/day
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Mitsubishi LancerS$ 22/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 S$ 32, which is about 15% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Woodford is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town with deals as low as S$ 20.62/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 22.18/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.
1First Car Rental
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town?
At Cape Town, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just S$ 31. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 41 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, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just S$ 31. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 41 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 33
February
S$ 37
March
S$ 36
April
S$ 38
May
S$ 31
June
S$ 32
July
S$ 35
August
S$ 35
September
S$ 35
October
S$ 38
November
S$ 37
December
S$ 41
What car do most people rent in Cape Town?
Economy cars (Toyota Yaris, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. Full-size (Class Full-size SUV) and SUV (Toyota Corolla Cross) 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. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 9.
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 12 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 rentals in Cape Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 26/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 23/day from Woodford, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Cape Town for about S$ 158 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cape Town however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Cape Town is S$ 676 (S$ 23/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?
S$ 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Cape Town. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as S$ 34 per 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 12 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 (S$ 17+).
Hybrid
S$ 38+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 17+