Cape Town

Cheap Car Hire in Cape Town from AED 40

Cape Town, South Africa
10 Oct — 17 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Cape Town, South Africa
Tue 10/10
Noon
Tue 17/10
Noon

Cape Town car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

FIRSTCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.67

Average price per day

AED 25

Cheapest price per day

AED 17

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cape Town?

January

AED 102

February

AED 132

March

AED 110

April

AED 110

May

AED 95

June

AED 91

July

AED 95

August

AED 99

September

AED 91

October

AED 99

November

AED 102

December

AED 124

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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

Small is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cape Town this past week from 81 hire locations out of 25 hire agencies. Prices for a Cape Town Small hire start from AED 40/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in Cape Town

Small

AED 92 - AED 172

All Car Types

AED 169 - AED 366

To hire a Small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 125/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 92/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 172/day). In fact, October is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a Small car saves you 52% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 211/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 156/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 311/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a Medium car saves you 19% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 338/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 205/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 513/day). In fact, October is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a Large car is 24% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 236/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 170/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 349/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a SUV car saves you 9% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Van car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 316/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 120/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~AED 659/day). In fact, February is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a Van car is 19% 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 hire a Luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 471/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 206/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 1,091/day). In fact, October is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a Luxury car is 46% 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.

Ford KaAED 40/day
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Ford Ka
Kia PicantoAED 55/day
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Kia Picanto
Toyota YarisAED 58/day
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Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Cape Town

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Cape Town area such as Hertz, keddy by Europcar and 1First Car Rental. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Hertz

6.8
Okay
52 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.9

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

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

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Woodford

9.6
Wonderful
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.8

Avis

8.5
Very Good
25 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

Sixt

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Best Cape Town car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Cape Town recently found.
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.

Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Cape Town

The average price of petrol in Cape Town is AED 4.67/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 210 and AED 303 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 94/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 62/day from First Car, booked on Jul. 28.

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: keddy by Europcar (AED 55/day), Alamo (AED 58/day), and Woodford (AED 69/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cape Town?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, 1First Car Rental (10.0 rating), Budget (10.0 rating) and Alamo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cape Town.

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

First Car 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 414 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 26%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 87 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 1,774 (AED 59/day) on average.

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

Car hire prices in Cape Town are typically AED 198 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to AED 198. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in November to be on average AED 77 per day.

What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

The most popular car to hire while in Cape Town is the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which is a Compact vehicle.

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