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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 6 December 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 19,830.03

Average price per day

Rp 258,457

Cheapest price per day

Rp 258,457
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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 55 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 383,269/day – about 1,415,221% 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). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
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 399,933/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is April (Rp 499,917/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 416,597

February

Rp 483,253

March

Rp 466,589

April

Rp 499,917

May

Rp 399,933

June

Rp 416,597

July

Rp 449,925

August

Rp 449,925

September

Rp 433,261

October

Rp 449,925

November

Rp 449,925

December

Rp 499,917

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.

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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 6 December 2025.

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

Firefly

7 locations
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Bluu

2 locations
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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 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Tempest Car Hire

6 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

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

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 6 December 2025.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 258,457/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 258,457/day from Europcar, booked on Nov. 29.

  • 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 1,809,198 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.

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