Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
Cape Town

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from Rp 242,824

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 21/11 and drop-off date of 28/11. 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.
Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 16 November 2025.
All deals

At Rp 242,824/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cape Town in the past week. Out of 31 car hire agencies operating in Cape Town, there are, in total, 110 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Rp 251,335+

View Deal
Compact

Compact

Rp 242,824+

View Deal
Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 329,606+

View Deal
People carrier

People carrier

Rp 483,144+

View Deal
Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,142,857+

View Deal
Mini

Mini

Rp 243,491+

View Deal
Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,159,880+

View Deal
Luxury

Luxury

Rp 1,054,406+

View Deal

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:

Hyundai i20Rp 242,824/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/14/25
Toyota AgyaRp 243,491/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 11/14/25

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 Rp 491,923. Data was last updated on 16 November 2025.
Hyundai i20Rp 242,824/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/14/25
Toyota AgyaRp 243,491/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 11/14/25
Hyundai i20Rp 330,274/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/14/25

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 400,534/day – about 1,474,077% less than the yearly average.

Find deals

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 400,534/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is April (Rp 500,668/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 417,223

February

Rp 483,979

March

Rp 467,290

April

Rp 500,668

May

Rp 400,534

June

Rp 417,223

July

Rp 450,601

August

Rp 450,601

September

Rp 433,912

October

Rp 450,601

November

Rp 467,290

December

Rp 500,668

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.

Find deals

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 16 November 2025.

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•5 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

7 locations
Check prices

Bluu

2 locations
Check prices
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 reviews•10 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Tempest Car Hire

5 locations
Check prices
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 reviews•4 locations
Check prices
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 reviews•5 locations
Check prices
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 reviews•5 locations
Check prices
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 16 November 2025.

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

    Hertz 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 8,720,794 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.

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 16 November 2025.
All deals

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 22+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 46+

View Deal
Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 22+

View Deal

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in Cape Town

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Cape Town area
Cape Town Intl Airport car rentals

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation