Cape Town

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Cape Town car rentals in 2026

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 5 June 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 28,638.33

Average price per day

Rp 505,876

Cheapest price per day

Rp 329,431

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 5 June 2026.
Economy

Economy

Rp 222,983+

Compact

Compact

Rp 316,823+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 325,468+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 506,844+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 821,146+

Premium

Premium

Rp 970,101+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 821,146+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 840,958+

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Cape Town, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 414,265/day – about 1,534,215% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?

In Cape Town, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just Rp 11.96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Woodford, with rates starting at Rp 16.81/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). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 432,277/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is February (Rp 540,346/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 468,300

February

Rp 540,346

March

Rp 540,346

April

Rp 522,334

May

Rp 432,277

June

Rp 432,277

July

Rp 468,300

August

Rp 486,311

September

Rp 468,300

October

Rp 486,311

November

Rp 486,311

December

Rp 504,323

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cape Town?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 2.

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 5 June 2026.

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

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

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.3

Europcar

5.7
Fair
3 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.9

Comfort

2.9

Overall

2.3

Pick-up/drop-off

1.9

Value

2.9

CABS Car Hire

2 locations

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 5 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 505,876/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 329,431/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jun. 1.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cape Town. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 4,079,971 per week.

  • 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?

    You can potentially save up to 60% on a month-long rental by booking with GREEN MOTION . GREEN MOTION is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cape Town can cost you on average Rp 17,485,590 a month or Rp 582,853 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 5 June 2026.

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 (Rp 11+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 58+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 11+

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