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Cheap Car Rentals in Cape Town from RM 72

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 Cape Town with a pick-up date of 26/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cape Town?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cape Town and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 April 2025.

January

RM 118

February

RM 131

March

RM 122

April

RM 135

May

RM 135

June

RM 135

July

RM 131

August

RM 122

September

RM 131

October

RM 139

November

RM 131

December

RM 148

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cape Town is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Cape Town

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cape Town and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 26 April 2025.

At RM 72/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cape Town in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Cape Town, there are, in total, 104 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 77+

Compact

Compact

RM 94+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 99+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 174+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 368+

Mini

Mini

RM 72+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 331+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 368+

Compare available car types for rental in Cape Town

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cape Town to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 84 - RM 205

All Car Types

RM 118 - RM 319

To rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 131/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~RM 84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 205/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a small car saves you 33% 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 rent a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 137/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Cape Town, South Africa (~RM 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 244/day). In fact, March is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a medium car saves you 30% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 276/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Cape Town, South Africa (~RM 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 536/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a large car is 30% 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 rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 189/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cape Town, South Africa (~RM 96/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 536/day). In fact, January is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a SUV saves you 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of RM 195/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Cape Town, South Africa (~RM 137/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 479/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Cape Town. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cape Town, renting a van is 0% 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:

Perodua MyviRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Proton PersonaRM 77/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 93/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 26 April 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.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

7 locations

1First Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Tempest Car Hire

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Bluu

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.3

Budget

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Woodford

8.1
Very Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Best Cape Town car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cape Town. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cape Town with an average daily rate of RM 177. Data was last updated on 26 April 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Cape Town area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Perodua MyviRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Proton PersonaRM 77/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 93/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 26 April 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Cape Town?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Cape Town from the following companies over the past two weeks: CarWiz (RM 72/day), Bluu (RM 99/day), and Alamo (RM 135/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), 1First Car Rental (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 RM 5.12/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 230 and RM 332 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 693/week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 34%. Aim to book your car hire at least 19 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Cape Town.

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

    It costs RM 146 for a weekend car hire in Cape Town, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cape Town in May, prices are RM 0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Cape Town?

    Nissan X-Trail, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Cape Town according to Cheapflights users.

Small car rentals in Cape Town

Find small car rental deals in Cape Town from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Cape Town cost an average of RM 123 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 91/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 122/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Luxury car rentals in Cape Town

Find luxury car rental deals in Cape Town from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Cape Town cost an average of RM 641 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2025.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in Cape Town. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 292/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 331/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 356/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Cape Town

Find people carrier rental deals in Cape Town from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Cape Town cost an average of RM 297 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2025.
In terms of van rentals in Cape Town, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota InnovaRM 174/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 201/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 273/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cape Town. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 35+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 52+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 35+

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