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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from AED 56

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 29/3 and drop-off date of 12/4. 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.
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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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 152

Cheapest price per day

AED 56

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cape Town and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

AED 99

February

AED 117

March

AED 117

April

AED 121

May

AED 117

June

AED 117

July

AED 110

August

AED 106

September

AED 110

October

AED 121

November

AED 113

December

AED 124

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 17 January 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cape Town this past week from 98 hire locations out of 29 hire agencies. Prices for a Cape Town small car hire start from AED 57/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 59+

Compact

Compact

AED 61+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 64+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 131+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 181+

Mini

Mini

AED 57+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 270+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 128+

Compare available car types for rental in Cape Town

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cape Town to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

AED 90 - AED 151

All Car Types

AED 154 - AED 258

To rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 111/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 151/day). In fact, January is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a small car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cape Town small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 202/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 154/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 297/day). In fact, May is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a medium car saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cape Town medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 324/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 228/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 406/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a large car is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 231/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 302/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a SUV is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cape Town SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 237/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 236/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 380/day). In fact, January is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a van is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 353/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 500/day). In fact, June is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a luxury car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan MicraAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Suzuki SwiftAED 59/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 17 January 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Cape Town area such as keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

7 locations

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

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

Bluu

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.3

Hertz

7.8
Good
7 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.4

Budget

7.8
Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Best Cape Town car rental deals found

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 AED 108. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Cape Town. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan MicraAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Suzuki SwiftAED 59/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 152/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 61/day from CarWiz, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Cape Town?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Cape Town from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (AED 59/day), Firefly (AED 61/day), and Europcar (AED 64/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cape Town?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), 1First Car Rental (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cape Town.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cape Town?

    The average price of petrol in Cape Town is AED 4.30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 193 and AED 279 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 AED 677 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Cape Town for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Cape Town it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 32%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 19 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cape Town for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Cape Town is AED 2,901 (AED 97/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Cape Town are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in February to be on average AED 185 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

    The most popular car to hire while in Cape Town is the Hyundai i10, which is a Mini vehicle.

Small car rentals in Cape Town

Find small car rental deals in Cape Town from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Cape Town cost an average of AED 64 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Nissan MicraAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 17 January 2025.

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 (AED 16+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 48+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 16+

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