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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from C$ 17

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Cape Town with a pick-up date of 23/6 and drop-off date of 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 21 May 2025.

Most popular company

1FIRSTCARRENTAL

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.59

Average price per day

C$ 40

Cheapest price per day

C$ 17

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 21 May 2025.

January

C$ 37

February

C$ 41

March

C$ 39

April

C$ 41

May

C$ 37

June

C$ 40

July

C$ 41

August

C$ 39

September

C$ 41

October

C$ 44

November

C$ 41

December

C$ 47

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 21 May 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Cape Town this past week from 104 rental locations out of 29 rental agencies. Prices for a Cape Town small car rental start from C$ 17/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 17+

Compact

Compact

C$ 18+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 22+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 31+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 48+

Premium

Premium

C$ 53+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 59+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 54+

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 21 May 2025.

Small cars

C$ 33 - C$ 45

All Car Types

C$ 60 - C$ 81

To rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 38/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~C$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 45/day). In fact, January is about 14% 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 48% 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 rental 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 C$ 69/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 88/day). In fact, June is about 28% 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 6% 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 rental 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 C$ 124/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~C$ 105/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 165/day). In fact, July is about 16% 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 42% 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa (~C$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 99/day). In fact, March is about 18% 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 9% 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 rental 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 C$ 109/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 153/day). In fact, August is about 26% 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 34% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of C$ 142/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa (~C$ 116/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 205/day). In fact, July is about 19% 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 49% 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.

Nissan VersaC$ 17/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Versa
Kia RioC$ 18/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Audi A3C$ 19/day
4
4
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A/C
Audi A3

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 May 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cape Town, including keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental in Cape Town. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

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

Budget

8.4
Very good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Woodford

8.1
Very good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

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 C$ 32. Data was last updated on 21 May 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Cape Town area. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Nissan VersaC$ 17/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Kia RioC$ 18/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Audi A3C$ 18/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

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 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 40/day when booking a rental car in Cape Town. The best deal a user found was for C$ 24/day from CarWiz, booked on May 18.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a week from 1First Car Rental?

    1First Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Cape Town. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 236 per week.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cape Town however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    You can potentially save up to 63% on a month-long rental by booking with CarWiz. CarWiz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cape Town can cost you on average C$ 1,013 a month or C$ 34 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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

    C$ 0 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Cape Town. To save money, consider booking a Economy car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in June, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 44 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cape Town. Deals were last updated on 21 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 13+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 13+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 25+

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