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Cheap Car Hire in Cape Town from $19

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 18/6 and drop-off date of 22/6. 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 hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cape Town. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 June 2025.

Most popular company

WOODFORD

Price of petrol per litre

$1.79

Average price per day

$39

Cheapest price per day

$19

Popular car types in Cape Town

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cape Town and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 June 2025.

At $19/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cape Town in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Cape Town, there are, in total, 104 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare car hire 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:

Here are the best Cape Town medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cape Town SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cape Town van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cape Town luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift$19/day
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia Rio$19/day
2
4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Kia Picanto$19/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Best car hire deals found in Cape Town

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cape Town. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cape Town with an average daily rate of $38. Data was last updated on 12 June 2025.
The best prices on car hires in Cape Town we've found at this time. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Suzuki Swift$19/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia Rio$19/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Kia Picanto$19/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Cheapflights insights for Cape Town car hires

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 19 days before pickup. The average price then is just $38/day – about 31% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?

CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town with deals as low as $14.47/day found in the past two weeks. Firefly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $17.03/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cape Town?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cape Town is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town is May, when you can expect to pay $37/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is December ($52/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

$40

February

$46

March

$43

April

$46

May

$37

June

$43

July

$45

August

$43

September

$46

October

$48

November

$46

December

$52

What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cape Town are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Passenger van cars (Toyota Rumion or similar), and Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar).

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. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 8.

Top hire agencies in Cape Town

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cape Town known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cape Town. Reviews were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Cape Town, including keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cape Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $39/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for $20/day from CarWiz, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Woodford offers hire cars in Cape Town for about $229 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cape Town it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Cape Town is $983 ($33/day) on average.

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

    It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Cape Town, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cape Town in July, prices are $33 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Cape Town

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cape Town. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cape Town. Deals were last updated on 12 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($12+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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