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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 June 11, 2025.

January

₱1,449

February

₱1,672

March

₱1,560

April

₱1,672

May

₱1,337

June

₱1,560

July

₱1,616

August

₱1,560

September

₱1,672

October

₱1,727

November

₱1,672

December

₱1,895

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 June 11, 2025.

Small cars

₱973 - ₱2,130

All Car Types

₱973 - ₱3,816

To rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa, you would pay an average price of ₱1,062/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cape Town, South Africa (~₱973/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~₱2,130/day). In fact, November is about 9% 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 27% 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.

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 June 11, 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cape Town, including keddy by Europcar, Firefly and 1First Car Rental in Cape Town. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

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

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 June 11, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cape Town for a week from 1First Car Rental?

    1First Car Rental offers rental cars in Cape Town for about ₱21,304 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cape Town for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cape Town. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cape Town. Deals were last updated on June 11, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cape Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (₱36+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱36+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱105+

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