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Cheap Car Hire in Salt River, Cape Town from R227
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 Salt River with a pick-up date of 25/9 and drop-off date of 27/10. 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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Salt River, Cape Town car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Salt River. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R687 |
Cheapest price per day | R227 |
Popular car types in Salt River, Cape Town
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Salt River and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Economy
R259+
Compact
R315+
Intermediate
R283+
People carrier
R551+
Full-size SUV
R930+
Mini
R267+
Passenger van
R938+
Luxury
R916+
Best Salt River, Cape Town car hire deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Salt River car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 13 September 2025.
Volkswagen PoloR227/day
2
M
A/C
Ford EcoSportR424/day
4
M
A/C
Renault KwidR249/day
2
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Salt River car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Salt River, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Salt River?
Book your car hire in Salt River 56 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R434/day on average when booked 56 days ahead, which saves you 1 474% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Salt River?
Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Salt River with deals as low as R173,52/day found in the past two weeks. Tempest Car Hire is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R178,90/day.
What is the best car rental company in Salt River?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Salt River is 1First Car Rental (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
1First Car Rental
10.0
Firefly
10.0
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Tempest Car Hire
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Salt River?
At Salt River, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just R399. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R556 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Salt River, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just R399. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R556 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R452
February
R504
March
R469
April
R504
May
R399
June
R417
July
R452
August
R469
September
R486
October
R538
November
R504
December
R556
Which car hire company has the most locations in Salt River?
keddy by Europcar has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Salt River at 5.
Top rental agencies in Salt River, Cape Town
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Salt River, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
1First Car Rental
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
9,5
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Firefly
4 locations
keddy by Europcar
2 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
10,0
Tempest Car Hire
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Alamo
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,6
Comfort
9,6
Overall
9,6
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Avis
6 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
9,3
Overall
8,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
9,3
Budget
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,1
Comfort
8,8
Overall
8,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
8,0
Hertz
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
8,6
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,4
Salt River Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Salt River, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at Salt River?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Salt River however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
What is the cheapest rental car in Salt River, Cape Town?
At 55% less than the average cost of other rental cars in Salt River, Cape Town, a Class Economy Car is the cheapest rental car available in the neighborhood. You can expect prices to be an average of R278/day for a Class Economy Car.
How much is a rental car in Salt River, Cape Town?
In Salt River, Cape Town, rental cars cost R278/day on average, and as low as R279 per day. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on when you book and what type of rental car you choose.
Car hires by fuel type in Salt River
Browse car hires by fuel type in Salt River. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Salt River. Deals were last updated on 13 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Salt River. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R22+).
Hybrid
R45+
Petrol/Diesel
R22+