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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.

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

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.

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