Cheap Car Hire in Cape Town from R226

To hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R592/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~R497/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R790/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a small car saves you 53% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cape Town small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 332/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~R1 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 938/day). In fact, August is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a medium car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 417/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~R1 945/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 027/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a large car is 49% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 620/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa (~R1 234/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 078/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a SUV is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cape Town SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 935/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Cape Town, South Africa (~R1 459/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 543/day). In fact, July is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cape Town van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R1 884/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Cape Town, South Africa (~R1 308/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 735/day). In fact, September is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a pickup truck is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of R2 730/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Cape Town, South Africa (~R2 217/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 341/day). In fact, July is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cape Town, renting a luxury car is 55% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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• Are the roads in good condition in Cape Town?

  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.

• What precautions should I take when driving in Cape Town?

  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.

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

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R777/day when booking a car hire in Cape Town. The absolute best deal a user found was for R263/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Apr. 21.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Cape Town?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Cape Town from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R263/day), 1First Car Rental (R805/day), and Dollar (R1 068/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cape Town?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, 1First Car Rental (10,0 rating), Alamo (10,0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cape Town.

• What are petrol prices like in Cape Town?

  The average price of petrol in Cape Town is R24,73/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 112 and R1 607 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Cape Town for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

  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 R5 940 per week.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Cape Town for the best price?

  Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 35% on a hire car in Cape Town. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Cape Town?

  Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Cape Town.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a month?

  Our recent data shows that Surprise Agency can potentially be 89% below the average car hire price in Cape Town. Check prices and availability for Surprise Agency and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Cape Town is on average R25 457 a month or R849 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Cape Town car hire.

• How much is a car hire in Cape Town for a weekend?

  For a weekend car hire in Cape Town, you can expect the average price to be around R1 117. 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 May, it will cost approximately R840 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

  Volkswagen Polo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Cape Town according to Cheapflights users.