Cape Town

Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from RM 51

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 14/12 and drop-off date of 2/1. 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 3 December 2025.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.92

Average price per day

RM 82

Cheapest price per day

RM 51

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 3 December 2025.

At RM 51/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 53+

Compact

Compact

RM 64+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 65+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 303+

Mini

Mini

RM 51+

Premium

Premium

RM 226+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 250+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 220+

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 large 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:

Perodua MyviRM 51/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua BezzaRM 53/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Proton SagaRM 58/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 124. Data was last updated on 3 December 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 51/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua BezzaRM 53/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Proton SagaRM 58/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 55 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 95/day – about 247% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town?

Looking to hire a car in Cape Town? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 71.02/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 81.55/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.

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 99 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 124. 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 120

March

RM 116

April

RM 124

May

RM 99

June

RM 103

July

RM 111

August

RM 111

September

RM 107

October

RM 111

November

RM 111

December

RM 124

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 3 December 2025.

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

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

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

Tempest Car Hire

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

8.9
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.5

Avis

8.3
Very Good
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.7

Woodford

8.1
Very Good
7 reviews5 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 3 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 82/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 82/day from Sixt, booked on Nov. 29.

  • 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 571/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 January, 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 3 December 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 19+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 48+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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