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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from RM 63
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 15/12 and drop-off date of 25/12. 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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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 18 September 2025.
Most popular company | ENTERPRISE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 4.99 |
Average price per day | RM 118 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 63 |
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 18 September 2025.
At RM 63/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cape Town in the past week. Out of 30 car hire agencies operating in Cape Town, there are, in total, 109 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
RM 63+
Compact
RM 80+
Intermediate
RM 99+
People carrier
RM 226+
Full-size SUV
RM 283+
Mini
RM 74+
Luxury
RM 251+
Premium SUV
RM 283+
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:
Here are the best Cape Town van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Proton PersonaRM 63/day
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A/C
Perodua AxiaRM 74/day
2
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A/C
Ford FiestaRM 80/day
4
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A/C
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 RM 148. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Proton PersonaRM 63/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua AxiaRM 74/day
2
M
A/C
Ford FiestaRM 80/day
4
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A/C
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 hire in Cape Town, make your reservation 56 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 105/day – about 275% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?
Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 56.19/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 87.64/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 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
1First Car Rental
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town?
Planning to hire a car in Cape Town? May is the cheapest month, costing about RM 100 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 134. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 109
February
RM 121
March
RM 117
April
RM 126
May
RM 100
June
RM 105
July
RM 113
August
RM 113
September
RM 113
October
RM 121
November
RM 121
December
RM 134
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. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 9.
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 18 September 2025.
1First Car Rental
2 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.5
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Firefly
7 locations
Bluu
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
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
Avis
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
9.3
Budget
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.0
Woodford
7 reviews•5 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 18 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 118/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 105/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Hiring a car in Cape Town for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 826/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Cape Town check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Cape Town is RM 3,542 (RM 118/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?
It costs RM 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 October, prices are RM 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 18 September 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 (RM 22+).
Hybrid
RM 42+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 22+