Cape Town

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa
29 Mar — 5 Apr
Same drop-off
Cape Town, South Africa
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Cape Town Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular companyEUROPCAR
Price of petrol per litreAED 4.52
Average price per dayAED 39
Cheapest price per dayAED 23

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

January

AED 106

February

AED 135

March

AED 132

April

AED 146

May

AED 124

June

AED 124

July

AED 128

August

AED 128

September

AED 124

October

AED 117

November

AED 113

December

AED 139

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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 79 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Cape Town Small hire start from AED 67/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

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Small cars

AED 84 - AED 163

All Car Types

AED 129 - AED 366

To hire a Small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 121/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 84/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 163/day). In fact, October is about 32% 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 205/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 141/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 311/day). In fact, October is about 32% 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 330/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 166/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~AED 489/day). In fact, October is about 50% 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.

To hire a SUV car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 244/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 398/day). In fact, October is about 44% 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 4% 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 311/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 62% 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. Here are the best Cape Town Van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of AED 425/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa (~AED 126/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~AED 1,091/day). In fact, October is about 71% 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 41% 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.

Kia PicantoAED 67/day
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Kia Picanto
Ford FiestaAED 75/day
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Ford Fiesta
Ford FocusAED 83/day
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Ford Focus

Top rental agencies in Cape Town

All major car rental suppliers in Cape Town

Hertz

7.1
Good
50 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.2

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Avis

7.9
Good
22 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
22 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.7

keddy by Europcar

9 locations

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