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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from AED 49
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 14/9 and drop-off date of 24/9. 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 31 August 2025.
Most popular company | WOODFORD |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | AED 4.37 |
Average price per day | AED 160 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 49 |
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 31 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cape Town this past week from 108 hire locations out of 30 hire agencies. Prices for a Cape Town small car hire start from AED 49/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
AED 49+
Compact
AED 50+
Intermediate
AED 63+
People carrier
AED 93+
Full-size SUV
AED 196+
Mini
AED 59+
Passenger van
AED 241+
Luxury
AED 253+
Compare car rental 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:
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 49/day
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Kia ForteAED 50/day
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Citroen C3AED 53/day
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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 119. Data was last updated on 31 August 2025.
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 49/day
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Kia ForteAED 50/day
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Citroen C3AED 53/day
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Cape Town car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Cape Town, book about 56 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 88, which is about 216% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 30.63/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 31.48/day.
What is the best car rental company in Cape Town?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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.
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Firefly
10.0
1First Car Rental
10.0
Tempest Car Hire
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town?
Planning to hire a car in Cape Town? May is the cheapest month, costing about AED 88 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 118. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
AED 95
February
AED 107
March
AED 103
April
AED 110
May
AED 88
June
AED 92
July
AED 99
August
AED 99
September
AED 99
October
AED 110
November
AED 107
December
AED 118
What car do most people hire in Cape Town?
Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cape Town. SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria 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 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 31 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•10 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
2 reviews•5 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
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
9.3
Budget
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.0
Woodford
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.8
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 31 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 160/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 97/day from Woodford, booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Woodford?
Woodford 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 470 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 2,015 (AED 67/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 September to be on average AED 66 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 31 August 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 18+).
Hybrid
AED 37+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 18+