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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from AED 51

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 1/4 and drop-off date of 7/4. 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 16 February 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 153

Cheapest price per day

AED 51

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 16 February 2025.

January

AED 99

February

AED 117

March

AED 117

April

AED 121

May

AED 121

June

AED 113

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 16 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cape Town this past week from 101 hire locations out of 29 hire agencies. Prices for a Cape Town small car hire start from AED 51/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 56+

Compact

Compact

AED 65+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 67+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 129+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 195+

Mini

Mini

AED 51+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 218+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 306+

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 16 February 2025.

Small cars

AED 95 - AED 154

All Car Types

AED 154 - AED 255

To rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 110/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 154/day). In fact, December is about 15% 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 203/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 290/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 313/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 March (~AED 358/day). In fact, October is about 28% 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 35% 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 230/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 February (~AED 293/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 11% 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 240/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 238/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 380/day). In fact, April 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 15% 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 345/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 January (~AED 473/day). In fact, June is about 8% 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 41% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan MicraAED 51/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Suzuki SwiftAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia PicantoAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 February 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 113. Data was last updated on 16 February 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.
Nissan MicraAED 51/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Suzuki SwiftAED 56/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia PicantoAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 153/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 63/day from Woodford, booked on Feb. 9.

  • 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: Firefly (AED 56/day), U-Save (AED 61/day), and GREEN MOTION (AED 65/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 553 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 2,369 (AED 79/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 March to be on average AED 148 per day.

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 73 per day. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.
Nissan MicraAED 51/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Kia PicantoAED 57/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 58/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 16 February 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 17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 32+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 17+

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