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Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
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Price of petrol per litre | R20,77 |
Average price per day | R450 |
Cheapest price per day | R228 |
At R228/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cape Town in the past week. Out of 30 car hire agencies operating in Cape Town, there are, in total, 109 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
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 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:
Here are the best Cape Town luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
For the best savings on car hire in Cape Town, make your reservation 56 days before pickup. The average price then is just R436/day – about 1 467% less than the yearly average.
Tempest Car Hire is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cape Town with deals as low as R179,72/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R213,58/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cape Town is May, when you can expect to pay R419/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cape Town is December (R558/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R454
February
R506
March
R489
April
R523
May
R419
June
R436
July
R471
August
R471
September
R471
October
R523
November
R506
December
R558
Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Cape Town. SUV (Class Intermediate SUV) and Intermediate (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting 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.
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When it comes to driving in and around the city of Cape Town, you’ll see that the majority of roads are in good condition with spacious lanes. So, you’ll enjoy a smooth ride, especially in the central areas. If you plan to drive on suburban and rural roads outside the city, it's worth noting that many of them are not paved. This means there are plenty of dirt track roads with rocks to contend with, so you will need to be careful driving on these surfaces. Be sure that your car can handle this type of terrain when you head out onto the roads.
When driving around Cape Town in your hire car, it’s worth making sure that you drive carefully and observe the speed limits accordingly. Keep your headlights on at all times when driving, and always stick to directions set by a GPS app or satellite navigation system so you don’t get lost. Within the vehicle, it’s a good idea to keep various things stored in the vehicle, such as sunglasses, water and a first aid kit, as well as having your hire agreement, driving licence, identification and International Driving Permit on you at all times. This is important if you are ever stopped by the police or involved in a traffic accident. Keep valuables on you and not in your vehicle, and ensure it is locked at all times when parked.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R450/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for R241/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 7.
GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cape Town. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R3 012 per week.
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Cape Town.
Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 60% below the average car hire price in Cape Town. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Cape Town is on average R12 908 a month or R430 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Cape Town car hire.
For a weekend car hire in Cape Town, you can expect the average price to be around R1 076. Usually a Economy hire in Cape Town is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for October, it will cost approximately R461 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R22+).