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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?
For the best savings on car hire in Cape Town, make your reservation 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 397,417/day – about 1,449,265% less than the yearly average.
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?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 397,417/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is December (Rp 513,330/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 430,535
February
Rp 480,212
March
Rp 463,653
April
Rp 496,771
May
Rp 397,417
June
Rp 413,976
July
Rp 447,094
August
Rp 447,094
September
Rp 430,535
October
Rp 463,653
November
Rp 463,653
December
Rp 513,330
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 21 October 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
Budget
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.5
Avis
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
9.3
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 21 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Europcar?
Europcar 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 1,511,508 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.