Cape Town

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from S$ 18

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 1-1 and drop-off date of 31-1. 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 11 November 2025.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.61

Average price per day

S$ 59

Cheapest price per day

S$ 18

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 11 November 2025.

There are 31 hire agencies servicing Cape Town. These agencies, altogether, have 110 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town with prices from S$ 18 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Cape Town:

Economy

Economy

S$ 18+

Compact

Compact

S$ 23+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 25+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 109+

Mini

Mini

S$ 18+

Premium

Premium

S$ 81+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 79+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 96+

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 large 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:

Alpine A110S$ 18/day
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Alpine A110
Kia ForteS$ 23/day
4
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Kia Forte

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$ 49. Data was last updated on 11 November 2025.
Alpine A110S$ 18/day
2
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A/C
Alpine A110
Kia ForteS$ 23/day
4
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A/C
Kia Forte
Ford FiestaS$ 24/day
4
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A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 31, which is about 14% 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$ 15.00/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 19.31/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, April is the priciest month, averaging S$ 39 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, April is the priciest month, averaging S$ 39 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$ 38

March

S$ 36

April

S$ 39

May

S$ 31

June

S$ 33

July

S$ 35

August

S$ 35

September

S$ 34

October

S$ 35

November

S$ 36

December

S$ 39

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 11 November 2025.

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 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

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews10 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

Budget

8.9
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.5

Avis

8.3
Very Good
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.7

Woodford

8.1
Very Good
7 reviews5 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 11 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 59/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 32/day from Hertz, booked on Nov. 2.

  • 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$ 290 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$ 1,245 (S$ 42/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?

    S$ 41 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 December, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as S$ 57 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 11 November 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

Hybrid

S$ 60+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 17+

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