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 28 October 2025.
Most popular company | ENTERPRISE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | S$ 1.57 |
Average price per day | S$ 78 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 34 |
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 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 31, which is about 13% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town with deals as low as S$ 14.93/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 19.22/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 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$ 40 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$ 40 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$ 34
February
S$ 38
March
S$ 36
April
S$ 39
May
S$ 31
June
S$ 32
July
S$ 35
August
S$ 35
September
S$ 34
October
S$ 35
November
S$ 36
December
S$ 40
What car do most people rent in Cape Town?
SUV cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. Economy (Suzuki Swift) and Full-size (Class Full-size SUV) 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 28 October 2025.
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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 28 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 78/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 34/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 26.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Cape Town for about S$ 517 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$ 2,217 (S$ 74/day) on average.