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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from AED 45

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 17/7 and drop-off date of 25/7. 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 10 June 2025.

Most popular company

USAVE

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.27

Average price per day

AED 107

Cheapest price per day

AED 45

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 10 June 2025.

January

AED 95

February

AED 110

March

AED 102

April

AED 110

May

AED 88

June

AED 102

July

AED 106

August

AED 102

September

AED 110

October

AED 113

November

AED 110

December

AED 124

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 10 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cape Town this past week from 104 hire locations out of 29 hire agencies. Prices for a Cape Town small car hire start from AED 45/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 45+

Compact

Compact

AED 46+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 56+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 77+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 146+

Premium

Premium

AED 137+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 163+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 162+

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 10 June 2025.

Small cars

AED 85 - AED 176

All Car Types

AED 152 - AED 268

To rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 110/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 176/day). In fact, June is about 23% 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 44% 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 180/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 115/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 257/day). In fact, May is about 37% 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 7% 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 280/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 208/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 353/day). In fact, October is about 26% 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 31% 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 hire 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 AED 207/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 160/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 266/day). In fact, March is about 23% 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 7% 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 203/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 349/day). In fact, May is about 38% 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 5% 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 hire 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 AED 296/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 277/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 465/day). In fact, July is about 7% 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 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.

Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 45/day
2
5
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A/C
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Kia RioAED 46/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 46/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4

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 10 June 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
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 AED 89. Data was last updated on 10 June 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.
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 45/day
2
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Kia RioAED 46/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 46/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 107/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 51/day from CarWiz, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    U-Save 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 906 per week.

  • 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 3,884 (AED 129/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 July to be on average AED 98 per day.

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 10 June 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 13+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 26+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 13+

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