Cape Town car rentals in 2026
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 5 October 2026.
Most popular company | WOODFORD |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 6.62 |
Average price per day | RM 89 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 60 |
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 5 October 2026.
Economy
RM 49+
Compact
RM 60+
Intermediate
RM 70+
People carrier
RM 116+
Full-size SUV
RM 205+
Premium
RM 182+
Passenger van
RM 222+
Premium SUV
RM 292+
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 94/day – about 240% less than the yearly average.
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). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 98 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 122. 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 106
February
RM 122
March
RM 122
April
RM 118
May
RM 98
June
RM 98
July
RM 114
August
RM 114
September
RM 110
October
RM 110
November
RM 110
December
RM 114
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cape Town?
Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BOBO has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 1.
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 5 October 2026.
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Avis
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Woodford
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Europcar
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CABS Car Hire
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BOBO
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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 5 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 89/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 60/day from CarWiz, booked on Sep. 26.
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 564/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 2,419 (RM 81/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 5 October 2026.
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 13+).
Hybrid
RM 42+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 13+