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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from HK$97

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 6-7 and drop-off date of 18-8. 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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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 9 June 2025.

January

HK$204

February

HK$235

March

HK$219

April

HK$235

May

HK$188

June

HK$219

July

HK$227

August

HK$219

September

HK$235

October

HK$243

November

HK$235

December

HK$266

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 9 June 2025.

In Cape Town, there are 104 active hire locations from 29 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cape Town in the past week - currently priced from HK$97/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$97+

Compact

Compact

HK$105+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$122+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$183+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$339+

Mini

Mini

HK$100+

Premium

Premium

HK$362+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

HK$425+

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 9 June 2025.

Small cars

HK$87 - HK$317

All Car Types

HK$100 - HK$595

To hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$211/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~HK$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$317/day). In fact, June is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a small car saves you 31% 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 hire a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$120/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~HK$106/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$413/day). In fact, June is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a medium car saves you 61% 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 hire a large car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$441/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~HK$435/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,741/day). In fact, September is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, hiring a large car is 32% 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 in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of HK$322/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa (~HK$106/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$787/day). In fact, June is about 68% 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 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.

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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 9 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Cape Town, including keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid 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 HK$173. Data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Cape Town area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
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BYD e6HK$104/day
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Volkswagen GolfHK$105/day
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Volkswagen Golf

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 9 June 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$1,858/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 Economy 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 July, prices are HK$215 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 9 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 (HK$14+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$29+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$14+

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