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 106/day – about 271% 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 38.73/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 80.08/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 keddy by Europcar (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 102 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 140. 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 110
February
RM 127
March
RM 119
April
RM 127
May
RM 102
June
RM 106
July
RM 119
August
RM 114
September
RM 123
October
RM 131
November
RM 123
December
RM 140
What car do most people hire in Cape Town?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Cape Town are the following: SUV cars (Toyota Fortuner or similar), Full-size cars (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar), and Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar).
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. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cape Town at 8.
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 9 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Cape Town area such as keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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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 9 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from CarWiz?
Hiring a car in Cape Town for a week can be a great option for travel. CarWiz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 551/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.