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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 15 July 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

RM 6.36

Average price per day

RM 114

Cheapest price per day

RM 67
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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 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 94/day – about 242% 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? CarWiz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 11.17/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 18.42/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). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

1First Car Rental
1First Car Rental
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.9
Avis
Avis
8.3
Woodford
Woodford
8.1

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 102

July

RM 110

August

RM 110

September

RM 106

October

RM 110

November

RM 110

December

RM 114

What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cape Town are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Mini cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Agya or similar).

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.

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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 15 July 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

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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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Europcar

5.7
Fair
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6 locations
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Cleanliness

2.9

Comfort

2.9

Overall

2.3

Pick-up/drop-off

1.9

Value

2.9

CABS Car Hire

2 locations
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BOBO

1 location
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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 15 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cape Town?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 114/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 67/day from Woodford, booked on Jul. 11.

  • 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 563/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 2,413 (RM 80/day) on average.

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