Cape Town

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from HK$119

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 9-10 and drop-off date of 14-10. 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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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 23 August 2025.

In Cape Town, there are 108 active hire locations from 30 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town in the past week - currently priced from HK$119/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$123+

Compact

Compact

HK$119+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$192+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$322+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$502+

Mini

Mini

HK$123+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$645+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$564+

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:

Volkswagen GolfHK$119/day
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Volkswagen Golf
BYD e6HK$123/day
2
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BYD e6

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 HK$409. Data was last updated on 23 August 2025.
Volkswagen GolfHK$119/day
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Volkswagen Golf
BYD e6HK$123/day
2
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A/C
BYD e6
Toyota CorollaHK$167/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Cape Town, make your reservation 56 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$188/day – about 572% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?

In Cape Town, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just HK$69.25/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is CarWiz, with rates starting at HK$137.00/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.

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

At Cape Town, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just HK$188. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$250 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cape Town, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just HK$188. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$250 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$203

February

HK$227

March

HK$219

April

HK$234

May

HK$188

June

HK$195

July

HK$211

August

HK$211

September

HK$211

October

HK$234

November

HK$227

December

HK$250

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 23 August 2025.

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 reviews5 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 23 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from CarWiz?

    Hiring a car in Cape Town for a week can be a great option for travel. CarWiz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$3,299/week on average.

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

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

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

    It costs HK$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 Compact 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 September, prices are HK$0 per day on average.

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 23 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 (HK$22+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$66+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$22+

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