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 9 July 2025.
Most popular company | FIREFLY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | HK$9.27 |
Average price per day | HK$153 |
Cheapest price per day | HK$101 |
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$196/day – about 592% 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 CarWiz, offering prices from just HK$70.10/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Firefly, with rates starting at HK$92.79/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$259 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$259 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$204
February
HK$236
March
HK$220
April
HK$236
May
HK$188
June
HK$196
July
HK$220
August
HK$212
September
HK$228
October
HK$243
November
HK$228
December
HK$259
What car do most people rent in Cape Town?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Cape Town are the following: Compact cars (Volkswagen Vento or similar), Standard cars (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar), and SUV cars (Hyundai Venue 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 9 July 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.
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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 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$153/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$101/day from CarWiz, booked on Jul. 6.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Firefly?
Hiring a car in Cape Town for a week can be a great option for travel. Firefly, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$699/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 does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in Cape Town can be found for HK$2,995. You can find car rental deals for HK$100 a day on average.