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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 30 July 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 27,817.92

Average price per day

Rp 499,351

Cheapest price per day

Rp 324,716
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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 30 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

Rp 247,832+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 267,702+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 288,837+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 494,039+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 871,929+

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Mini

Mini

Rp 338,873+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 1,615,788+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 1,131,322+

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Cheapflights insights for Cape Town car rentals

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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 397,399/day – about 1,462,535% less than the yearly average.

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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.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.9
Avis
Avis
8.3
Woodford
Woodford
8.1

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 433,526/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is February (Rp 541,908/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 469,653

February

Rp 541,908

March

Rp 541,908

April

Rp 523,844

May

Rp 433,526

June

Rp 451,590

July

Rp 487,717

August

Rp 487,717

September

Rp 469,653

October

Rp 487,717

November

Rp 487,717

December

Rp 505,780

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

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BOBO has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 1.

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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 30 July 2026.

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

8.9
Very Good
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.5

Avis

8.3
Very Good
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.7

Woodford

8.1
Very Good
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Europcar

5.7
Fair
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.9

Comfort

2.9

Overall

2.3

Pick-up/drop-off

1.9

Value

2.9

CABS Car Hire

2 locations
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BOBO

1 location
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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 30 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 499,351/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 324,716/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 25.

  • 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 4,091,763 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 17,536,128 a month or Rp 584,538 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 30 July 2026.
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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 15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 15+

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