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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from RM 59

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 13/4 and drop-off date of 7/5. 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 25 March 2026.
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At RM 59/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cape Town in the past week. Out of 31 car hire agencies operating in Cape Town, there are, in total, 110 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 59+

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Compact

Compact

RM 73+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 79+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 125+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 191+

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Premium

Premium

RM 259+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 176+

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Luxury

Luxury

RM 196+

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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:

Toyota YarisRM 59/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 03/24/26
Perodua BezzaRM 65/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Found 03/24/26
Honda CityRM 73/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Found 03/24/26

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 127. Data was last updated on 25 March 2026.
Toyota YarisRM 59/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 03/24/26
Perodua BezzaRM 65/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Found 03/24/26
Honda CityRM 73/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Found 03/24/26

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 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 91/day – about 232% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?

Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 102.68/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 108.29/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
1First Car Rental
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Bluu
Bluu
10.0
keddy by Europcar
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 95 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 118. 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 103

February

RM 118

March

RM 118

April

RM 118

May

RM 95

June

RM 95

July

RM 103

August

RM 107

September

RM 103

October

RM 107

November

RM 107

December

RM 111

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cape Town?

keddy by Europcar has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 8.

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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 25 March 2026.

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

7 locations
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Bluu

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Tempest Car Hire

6 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

8.9
Very Good
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.5

Avis

8.3
Very Good
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.7

Woodford

8.1
Very Good
7 reviews•5 locations
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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 25 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from Sixt?

    Hiring a car in Cape Town for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 2,461/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 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 April, prices are RM 146 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 25 March 2026.
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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 15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 49+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 15+

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